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
    2022-07-16T14:05:06+00:00

    What's a dingus feature.

    I love the in-app browser trying to login with MFA code emailed to outlook which is currently on the login screen you have to exit for the code. What a trip! Totally ridiculous.

    Consider fixing it if only to get better click analytics. Your average moron probably plays a best of three and then promises to never try that again, but 20 minutes later, same stupid game. Rematch!

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-08-16T09:10:29+00:00

    Hi,

    May be a bit late to this but I would when you go into the outlook app on your phone, then go to settings. There's a toggle switch that says "use default app".

    Tried an email with a link and my phone then opened Chrome.

    Hope that helps.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-16T11:03:05+00:00

    Every time this reply is posted again I am wondering more and more if the person is being sarcastic

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-08-23T22:34:10+00:00

    Not sure if you're experiencing this still as its been awhile, however I just figured it out on my own Android device.

    In outlook for Android,

    1. Click the top left icon to open the side panel.
    2. Click the gear icon at bottom left to take you to settings
    3. Scroll down to preferences
    4. Turn on Use Default Browser

    Hope it helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-08-23T23:54:18+00:00

    Not sure if you're experiencing this still as its been awhile, however I just figured it out on my own Android device.

    In outlook for Android,

    1. Click the top left icon to open the side panel.
    2. Click the gear icon at bottom left to take you to settings
    3. Scroll down to preferences
    4. Turn on Use Default Browser

    Hope it helps.

    Wow, super helpful! Have not heard this solution before, you are a genius! Thank you!

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