Hey everyone,
I recently encountered a frustrating issue where clicking a link in an app like WhatsApp would open it in Opera (my default browser) instead of the corresponding app, like YouTube. After some trial and error, I found a solution that worked for me and wanted to share it to save others the headache.
Details:
- Android version: 12 (Color OS)
- Browser: Opera Browser with VPN & AI
Problem:
Clicking a link for which an app is installed (e.g., a YouTube link in WhatsApp) opens the link in Opera Browser instead of the YouTube app.
Solution:
Follow these steps to ensure links open in the appropriate app:
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Adjust App Settings:
- Go to Settings on your Android device.
- Navigate to Apps.
- Find and select the app that should open the link (e.g., YouTube).
- Look for an option like "Open by default" (this might vary slightly depending on your phone's UI, like Samsung's One UI).
- Ensure that the app is set to handle the relevant links.
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Configure Opera Browser:
- Open Opera Browser.
- Navigate to the website that you want to open directly in its respective app (e.g., go to a YouTube link).
- Click the green secure icon next to the URL in the address bar.
- In the box that appears, click on "Site settings" in the bottom right corner.
- Under "External app", toggle "Always open in app" to on.
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Optional:
- You can restart the Opera browser to ensure settings are applied, but this usually isn't necessary.
And that's it! Your links should now open directly in the corresponding apps instead of Opera.
Hope this helps anyone facing the same issue. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.