Where are JavaScript exceptions displayed when using Android WebView?

Question

I have this simple HTML that I load into an Android WebView (SDK version 1.5)-

<html>
<body onload="nomethod()">
<h1>Hello World</h1>
</body>
</html>

Function nomethod() doesn't exist but the LogCat doesn't display any error.
It seems that any exception that isn't caught cannot be traced.
Any idea how can I handle or trace uncaught exceptions?

Thanks!

CommonsWare · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-09 18:19:52Z

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You might be able to get that if you register a WebChromeClient with your WebView. In particular, look at onConsoleMessage().

answered Feb 9, 2010 at 18:19

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CommonsWare Over a year ago

That would explain why I didn't remember it... :-)

Chris Cashwell · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-23 19:57:04Z

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They aren't displayed unless you've registered a client. Since you're unable to use it, you and your users will never see JSExceptions.

answered Sep 23, 2011 at 19:57

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