Enabling specific SSL protocols with Android WebViewClient

Question

My application uses WebViewClient to make SSL connections to the server. The server is configured to only accept TLSv1.1 and above protocols.

1) How do I check which

Answer 1

If your app is using, or you are willing to use, Google Play services, you can use newer security features on older phones by installing their Provider. It is easy to install, only one line (plus exception handling, etc). You will also need to add google play services to your gradle file if you do not already have it. ProviderInstaller is included in the -base package.

try {
    ProviderInstaller.installIfNeeded(this);
} catch (GooglePlayServicesRepairableException e) {
     // Fix it
} catch (GooglePlayServicesNotAvailableException e) {
     // Skip it
}

For a full example, see "Updating Your Security Provider to Protect Against SSL Exploits" from Google.