YouTube app forces links to open in Chrome or Google.

I just downloaded iOS 14.2. Now when I am in YouTube app and want to open a link, such as to Amazon, it makes me use Google or Chrome. I don’t want to use Google or Chrome, I want to use Safari like I have for years. How do I get YouTube to open links in Safari again. Help?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Dec 2, 2020 1:13 AM

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2 replies

Dec 2, 2020 1:14 AM in response to yosemiteg

If you are experiencing any difficulty with third party apps then please contact the app developer directly --> How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

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Dec 2, 2020 3:49 PM in response to SravanKrA

Thanks, but it’s my understanding that this is part of iOS14.2 changes, not YouTube. It makes me choose between browsers. I want to set a default browser and not have to choose every time.

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