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
    2022-08-24T06:38:29+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!

    I wish someone had posted this earlier! Is it that simple?!

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-19T13:23:15+00:00

    No it isnt. This is a result of the app vendor using a wild card in their APP for which links to intercept. Changing the default browser does NOT fix this. For example the Regus app does this.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-19T13:52:31+00:00

    No it isnt. This is a result of the app vendor using a wild card in their APP for which links to intercept. Changing the default browser does NOT fix this. For example the Regus app does this.

    I was being sarcastic. This was the nth time someone came up with this solution without bothering to read a little bit further

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-26T16:53:19+00:00

    It only does this in the outlook app. And it does it with 90% of my hyperlinks. From adds to typed links.

    If I open the same email in by chrome browser it opens it using the appropriate app. Like candy crush or the web site on chrome.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-26T17:24:26+00:00

    It only does this in the outlook app. And it does it with 90% of my hyperlinks. From adds to typed links.

    If I open the same email in by chrome browser it opens it using the appropriate app. Like candy crush or the web site on chrome.

    The last one of course.... if you have your E-mail open in a browser, it'll open links in that browser...

    The same goes for Skype by the way. Links over there open in a "Skype browser" as well

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