Using UIWebView with iOS

While UIWebView has been deprecated by Apple and should not be used anymore, there are circumstances where an update to an existing app needs to be done.

Apple will not allow this to be done for long, so this method will not work forever.

Two lines need to be in your config.xml file:

  <plugin name="cordova-plugin-uiwebview-engine" source="npm" />
  <engine name="ios" spec="5.1.1" />

The first line tells VoltBuilder to load UiWebView. (You may have this line already)

The second tells VoltBuilder to use the old build engine, instead of the default.

You will want to remove these two lines as soon as possible.

What VoltBuilder does

To start testing your app right away check out VoltBuilder!

VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor. We make it easy for you to build native executables (e.g., .apk, .aab, and .ipa) for Android and iOS from web apps. You can augment these executables with native code plugins to extend your app’s capabilities far beyond what is possible in Web Apps and PWAs.

Using VoltBuilder simplifies and speeds up your workflow while keeping things framework neutral. As a web service, there is nothing you need to install. We also keep everything up to date so you can focus on building to the latest standards, and make sure to keep you in the loop on things that might affect your build process.

The way VoltBuilder works is simple. Zip your project, upload it to VoltBuilder, and download your Android or iOS executable.

Getting Started With VoltBuilder

If you haven’t already, sign up and select the VoltBuilder plan that best fits your needs and budget. You can use the Free plan for limited testing, or get more builds by trying out our Indy or Pro plans with a 15 day free trial!

Then, check out our Docs Section to learn how to integrate VoltBuilder into your development process.

When you’re ready to upload your first project, watch our video tutorial (or read the tutorial in our docs). The Docs section has plenty of other helpful resources, like Migration Guides, sample projects, and tips to get you started! If you need extra help, stop by our Support Forum!