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Whenever I click on a link in Safari, when applicable, I am redirected to the App. After I finish whatever task I’m doing and click in the upper left corner of the app screen to return to Safari, it takes me back to a blank tab.
I have to either close the tab myself or click on the back arrow and Safari will close it. It’s very annoying.
How do I stop Safari from launching this blank tab when it redirects to the app?
iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi
Greetings KLineberry,
We understand that you are seeing some unexpected behavior from Safari, and we'd like to help. Begin by restarting the iPad, and then test it out.
If that doesn't help, there might be a few other things to consider. Does this happen when you're clicking links that re-direct to a specific app? Knowing that would help to narrow things down.
Let us know, and be sure to include your iPadOS version as found under Settings > General > About.
Take care.
Thank you for your help. I recorded my screen to show what happens when I return to Safari after being redirected to an app. It started after an update quite a long time ago. I’m not even sure which one. It happens every time.
I updated to iPadOS 14 yesterday and it still happens.
Thank you for your help. I recorded my screen to show what happens when I return to Safari after being redirected to an app. It started after an update quite a long time ago. I’m not even sure which one. It happens every time.
I updated to iPadOS 14 yesterday and it still happens.
KLineberry,
Thanks for that extra information. What you are seeing is expected when following links that open to an app. You can leave product feedback here:
Cheers.
iOS Safari keeps opening blank tabs on redirect
