Links open apple store instead of app

When clicking on a Reddit link to open in app it goes to App Store. Restarted phone twice, everything updated, deleted history/website data, turned on pop up blocker NOTHING WORKS! This has been a problem for YEARS!

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 4:41 PM

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Chance08

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371 points

Apr 21, 2023 8:02 PM in response to dmgriffin

Yes, this has been a problem for a long time, and there isn't really anything that can be done. Even Apple support doesn't really have anything to give as a fix either. I hope that this is fixed soon as well. You can try searching for apps that open the links in the apps, but they usually cost money to download.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

dmgriffin Author

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Apr 22, 2023 3:06 AM in response to Chance08

Thanks

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Chance08

Level 2

371 points

Apr 22, 2023 7:57 AM in response to dmgriffin

I’m sorry if this wasn’t the outcome you were looking for. You can always reach out to Apple support, or wait for someone else to respond. Someone else may know a way.

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Links open apple store instead of app