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
    2021-01-21T08:33:53+00:00

    Also does this (Use Default Browser) flag will resolve the App launching as well? Currently my app is launched within Outlook app and not as separate instance.

    I am wondering about this one as well! Pointed it out as an issue before, but somebody cut me off!

    I don't like this "service" that every link that is clicked is opened within Outlook as much as possible. Just open the associated app and open the link there...

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-01-21T08:42:20+00:00

    Sorry but I cannot see "Use default browser" option.

    Under the Preferences header I only see Accessibility, Theme and Privacy Settings options.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-01-21T09:00:52+00:00

    That's too weird! Could you share a screen shot?

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-01-21T09:03:20+00:00

    With this Outlook "feature" my app is almost unusable with Outlook.

    In my app:

    User receives an email with a link to launch my app

    User clicks the link and my app opens up with Outlook

    My app starts with OTP screen and OTP is sent as an email to Outlook

    User launches outlook and see the OTP (by now my app is closed)

    User again click the link and my app is launched with a new OTP :(

    End user will never believe it's an Outlook issue, for them the issue is with my app.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-01-21T09:08:41+00:00

    Here it is:

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