Now while this offers faster access to web content, some of you may not like the approach. And hence, you have to press twice to open links from the applications on your primary browser. This article shows how you can disable the in-app browser for Android apps like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Gmail, and Telegram.
Disable In-App Browser in Major Android Apps
In previous versions of Android, in-app browsing was facilitated using the Android WebView application. And you could get rid of the same by merely uninstalling the WebView app from your phone. Unfortunately, it has been taken over by Chrome Custom Tab, which carries over some of Chrome’s features and lets you switch over to the browser quickly if you need to. Hence, the previous trick will no longer work for you. Now, tons of applications are bundled with the in-app browsing feature, and all of them have different methods to disable it. And while it just requires a bit of tinkering around with the settings, below are methods to disable in-app browsers for major Android apps, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
Google App
Links from the Google app are opened in an in-app browser instead of Chrome or the default browser. This makes it really annoying, especially when you open an article in Google News Feed. You can follow the steps given below to disable it.
Facebook being globally the largest social media platform, needs no introduction. To disable the in-app browser in the Facebook app:
Instagram is all about photos, and you won’t see links as much as you do on other platforms like Facebook. However, it does opens an in-app browser whenever you tap on links in DM, bio, or anywhere else. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in option to disable it. Yet, you can try the workarounds below. Stop Instagram from Opening Links Whenever you click on a link related to Instagram, it automatically opens it in the app. If you want to open it in your browser instead, follow the steps below: Open Links from Instagram in Default Browser When you click links inside Instagram, they open in an in-app browser. To open them in your default browsers like Chrome or Edge, follow the steps below.
Gmail
Links embedded in your emails open in a separate custom tab by default. However, you can set them not to open in Gmail through the app’s settings.
Telegram
Being one of the best alternatives to WhatsApp, Telegram is all about messaging and sharing content, including web links. And since I’ve been using it for a while now, nobody would understand the pain of tapping ‘Open link in Chrome’ better than me. In case you’re vexed by the same, follow the steps mentioned below.
Twitter is a microblogging platform where link sharing has its own significance. Follow the steps below to disable Twitter’s in-app browsing feature on your Android.
Any Redditors here? For starters, Reddit is a popular network of communities based on people’s interests. And if you’re amongst one, I don’t think you’ll need a guide to disable in-app browsing. Yet, in case you’re confused, catch up with the steps below.
Tip- How to Change your Default Browser to Chrome
On many phones, the browser in use, by default, is provided by the phone manufacturer. So, if you want to use Chrome instead of any other browser, open the phone Settings and search for the “default app” section. Select the corresponding option and change your default browser to Google Chrome. OR Open Settings and head to the Apps section. Tap on the three-dot menu and select ‘Show system apps‘ or ‘Show all applications.’ From the list of available apps, please search for your current default browser and tap on it. Then, click on Open by Default and press the “Clear Defaults” button. Now, the next time you open a link, you’ll be asked to select the browser of your choice. Just select Chrome and click on ‘Always.’
Wrapping Up
This was a simple guide on how you can disable the in-app browser for major apps on Android. So go on and enjoy a seamless and feature-rich experience across all the applications. Anyways, what do you think about in-app browsers? Do they annoy you? Let us know in the comments below. Also, feel free to reach us in case of any doubts or queries. Also, read-
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