Question 1

How do I change the browser button colors in react-native-browser?

Accepted Answer

Use the buttonTintColor option in the configuration object passed to Browser.open(). Import processColor from react-native to handle hex colors, as shown in the usage example. This allows precise branding alignment without external styling.

Question 2

Does react-native-browser work on Android?

Accepted Answer

No, react-native-browser is iOS-only because it's built on TOWebViewController, a native iOS library. For Android support, you'll need to use an alternative like react-native-webview or a cross-platform module.

Question 3

What's the difference between react-native-browser and react-native-webview?

Accepted Answer

react-native-browser provides a pre-built, customizable browser modal with native iOS performance and minimal setup, while react-native-webview is a more flexible but basic component that requires additional code for similar features but supports both iOS and Android natively.

Question 4

Can I use react-native-browser with Expo?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not compatible with Expo's managed workflow because it requires manual native module linking in XCode. Expo users should opt for modules that support auto-linking or use the Expo WebView component instead.

Question 5

How can I handle page load events in react-native-browser?

Accepted Answer

Currently, react-native-browser doesn't support callbacks for events like page loads, as mentioned in the TODO list. You might need to wait for future updates or consider other modules with event handling capabilities for real-time interactions.

Question 6

How to programmatically close the browser view?

Accepted Answer

The README indicates programmatic control is a TODO item, so there's no direct method yet. You'll have to rely on user interaction with the done button or explore workarounds like custom native modifications until this feature is added.

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