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How to STOP links opening in Safari vs Facebook app (again)

Every time I open a link to facebook, it opens facebook in safari instead of the app on my phone. How do I stop this?? It’s only happening on my iPad…

I already had the suggested option in Facebook settings turned off. I also deleted and reinstalled Facebook app on the iPad. (Facebook app - Settings - Media - Links - Open in external browser).

This has been happening for many weeks. Upgrade to 18.2 had no effect.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 24, 2024 12:23 PM

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Dec 24, 2024 12:30 PM in response to JimCKel

JimCKel wrote:

Every time I open a link to facebook, it opens facebook in safari instead of the app on my phone. How do I stop this?? It’s only happening on my iPad…
I already had the suggested option in Facebook settings turned off. I also deleted and reinstalled Facebook app on the iPad. (Facebook app - Settings - Media - Links - Open in external browser).
This has been happening for many weeks. Upgrade to 18.2 had no effect.

Ask facebook.

How to STOP links opening in Safari vs Facebook app (again)

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