Outlook for Android opening links in internal browser

Anonymous
2020-07-05T11:24:17+00:00

Hi, I noticed that all my links in my Android Outlook app open in an in build browser instead of the app, (such as youtube) This is really frustrating as I have to do other steps to find the option to 'Open in browser' so it then opens in the youtube app. This is for all links amazon, twitter etc. 

Is there any way to disable this option? I am unable to find it in settings withtin the app.

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-06-01T18:36:42+00:00

    I was told that the reason I don't have the option to "Use Default Browser" is that I have a corporate account on my Outlook.

    Which is even more stupid. Links, as the name describes, are just that - links to other things.

    If that other thing is a protected site, no browser would let me in.

    Otherwise, if it is not a protected site, what is the issue with opening the link in a browser or another app?

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-06-01T11:58:30+00:00

    This is also a major problem for devices like the Kids edition of the Kindle Fire. The built-in browser bypasses the parental controls on web browsing.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T14:05:56+00:00

    Thanks! Why did no one else point this out?!

    People have been pointing this out since October 2020, when the "Use Default Browser" option was first made available!!

    Please understand I am being sarcastic here.... This issue was noted and solved at some point. However, some geniuses thing it is necessary to state a solution that has been presented months ago as their own...

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T13:45:27+00:00

    I found it ! go to settings, scroll down the you have to enable the button (swipe ) after FACE ID ....  'use standard browser ' , is by default disabled!

    For IOS (iphone).

    The subject line for this thread is "Outlook for Android opening links in internal browser" and the thread is posted in the "Microsoft 365 and Office / Outlook / Android phone & tablet /" forum.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T13:36:15+00:00

    I found it ! go to settings, scroll down the you have to enable the button (swipe ) after FACE ID ....  'use standard browser ' , is by default disabled!

    For IOS (iphone).

    I read somehwere, that if you have a exchange account then you will not see this ... .

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