App "Links" Opening in Browser Instead of App
4.5
You click a YouTube or Instagram link, but it opens in Safari/Chrome instead of the app.
Symptoms
- Wrong app opening
- Browser redirect
- Deep linking failure
Possible Causes
- "Open by default" disabled
- Browser setting
- App not installed
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Long Press the Link
On some phones, long-pressing gives you the option to "Open in App".
2
Check "Open Supported Links" (Android)
Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Set as default > Open supported links.
3
Reinstall the App
Forces the system to re-register the "Deep Link" protocols.
When to See a Technician
This is often caused by accidentally tapping "Always open in browser" once in the past.
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