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Editor's pickDiagnose why a URL works on desktop but not mobile with a step-by-step check of redirects, browsers, networks, app links, copied links, and device settings.
Learn why links open apps on mobile but websites on computers, how app links work, and how to test link behavior across devices and browsers.
Find out why a link opens the wrong app on your phone. Compare browsers, check Android App Links and iOS Universal Links, and troubleshoot redirects.
Diagnose broken mobile app deep links by checking URL formats, iOS and Android domain associations, OS behavior, in-app browsers, and fallbacks.
Find out why a link works in your browser but not in an app, then compare both, check sign-in and pop-ups, and troubleshoot app handoffs.
Find out why a link opens the wrong app on a phone. Check URL schemes, Android and Apple domain associations, app installation, and browser behavior.