TikTok is forcing me to use in-app browser on iPhone 15 Pro Max

TikTok is forcing me to use in-app browser and doesn't allow links to open in external browser how to change this? I mean I tough that app store will get all app providers that offer app with in app browser to allow for links to be opened in Safari or am I wrong here?



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iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on May 10, 2025 7:43 AM

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May 10, 2025 8:28 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

I’m referring to when you click on any link within TikTok app that is guiding outside on non tiktok url, e.g. Instagram profile link of the creator, link opens in TikTok in-app browser and does not allow opening that link or even copying that link to open it on Safari lets say or similar, it only allows the link to be loaded in TikTok in-app browser. This is a problem specifically when the link is supposed to guide to another app like Instagram Google or even Apple music and it’s quite frustrating for me as the user, taking that on Android version you can open the link from app in external browser like chrome or similar and on iOS you can not.

May 10, 2025 8:13 AM in response to temimtabakovic

Not sure what you are referring to, is it that external links are allowed for subscriptions with the developer directly where they are not managed by Apple? You can currently sign up for a subscription directly with the developer by using Safari and going to their website if a link in the app is not allowing you that option. Note that you cannot cancel these types of subscriptions through Apple and you must deal with the developer directly.


A link to what you are referring to may be helpful.

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