And control the 'embedded mode' (forgot the real name, something like "Custom tabs") for browsers - usually I want to open a page in the full separate browser so it's independent of the app it came from.

Hi I am using GrapheneOS

I have set 2 apps to “In your browser”, but one can still open another instead of opening in the browser

Maybe I missed something here?

Is there a way to prevent one app from automatically opening another app when tapping on links?

On iOS, the system prompts me for permission before an app can open a link in another app. However, on Android, it seems to happen automatically without any confirmation.

Thanks in advance!

Is there a way to prevent one app from automatically opening another app when tapping on links?

On iOS, the system prompts me for permission before an app can open a link in another app. However, on Android, it seems to happen automatically without any confirmation.

Thanks in advance!

I have an app called URLCheck that lets me see what link an app is trying to open and chose which browser it redirects to, along with canceling it all together. This could work for you maybe? Here's a link to the F-Droid page for it.

I have an app called URLCheck that lets me see what link an app is trying to open and chose which browser it redirects to, along with canceling it all together. This could work for you maybe? Here's a link to the F-Droid page for it.

I use the app urlcheck and have that as the default app to open all URLs (opening other apps are just special URLs). I have then turned off opening URLs for all other apps. Urlcheck then gives u a popup that let's u decide what app opens the URL let's u remove trackers etc.

Firefox blocks this behaviour. If you click a link hijacked by an app you can choose to continue in the other app or open it as a website.

Is there a way to prevent one app from automatically opening another app when tapping on links?

On iOS, the system prompts me for permission before an app can open a link in another app. However, on Android, it seems to happen automatically without any confirmation.

Thanks in advance!

A longer answer to those comments already here is that it may depend on the particular app. If you are trying to prevent the browser or a system app (including perhaps the app store or assistant, among others) from being opened, it may not be possible, depending on the exact OS you are using.

Most other apps can be prevented from opening links, as described in other comments.

It may not be using androids URL opening functionality but directly opening the app itself, which is possible. Would be good to know the apps involved.

install linksheet nightly and set it to handle all links

https://github.com/LinkSheet/nightly

thanks a lot

How is it different from URLCheck?

I'm using GrapheneOS. Is it possible to "prevent the browser or a system app (including perhaps the app store or assistant, among others) from being opened" in GOS?

i actually have both but i prefer linksheet as the default since the ui is a little nicer and mimics the old android browser chooser.

i typically just use urlcheck for things like shorturls and links that i don't know the source of, since urlcheck also shows up in the list in linksheet so i have the option to use it or another browser/app

Yes. Most of those settings are unlocked and you can choose your own defaults. One of the major appeals of using GrapheneOS imo

which setting does that then? (prevent an app from opening another app)

is there a way to prevent this?

Request the developers to change it. Or stop using the app.

Why are the apps involved such secrets? Porn?