4 Fixes for TikTok Links Not Opening on Android and iPhone
Watching TikTokvideos in the app is way more convenient than doing the same on its mobile website. However, it is odd when TikTok links fail to open in the app and redirect to a mobile web browser. If you are facing a similar issue, this guide has some tips to help you resolve it.
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Open TikTok Links on iPhone With a Quick Workaround
On iOS, there’s no direct option to configure the TikTok app to open supported links. As a result, TikTok links on your iPhone may keep opening inSafari and other browsersinstead of the app. However, several users in anApple Community postgot TikTok links to open in the app on their iPhones with a quick workaround. Here are the steps for the same.
1.On your iPhone, tap and hold any TikTok link and selectCopy.
2.Open theNotesapp on your iPhone.
3.Tap thecompose iconin the bottom right corner and paste the copied TikTok link into your note.
4.Long press on the link and selectOpen in TikTokfrom the resulting menu.
When you complete the above steps, all the TikTok links on your iPhone will open in the app. However, if the links don’t open, try the following tips to fix the problem.
1. The Link May Be Incorrect or Expired
Before you configure or troubleshoot the TikTok app, it’s essential to check if the TikTok link you’re trying to open is valid. If there’s a typo or the link is broken, it may give the false impression that TikTok has a problem.
Also, it’s worth noting that you or others share TikTok links expire automatically after some time. Several users on aReddit threadcomplained about similar issues with TikTok links. If the issue is limited to a specific link, there may be nothing with TikTok.
2. Allow the TikTok App to Open Supported Links (Android)
On Android, you’re able to configure apps such as TikTok to open supported links directly within the app. You need to ensure that TikTok is set up to open supported links within the app. To do so, use these steps:
1.Long-press on theTikTokapp icon and tap theinfo iconfrom the resulting menu.
2.Tap onSet as defaultand enable the toggle next toOpen supported links.
3.Tap onSupported web addresses. Then, enable all the toggles next to various supported links so that TikTok opens them in the app.
3. Configure Android to Open Links in Apps (Android)
If you face this issue with all apps, review your Android phone’s default method for opening links. Here’s how to do it:
1.Open theSettingsapp and scroll down to tap onApps. Then, tap onChoose default apps.
2.SelectOpening linksand enable the toggle next toOpen links in apps.
4. Update the App
If nothing else works, you can update the app as a last resort. If TikTok is not opening links due to a buggy or outdated build, updating the app from thePlay Store (Android)or theApp Store (iPhone)should help.
Pankil Shah
Pankil is a Civil Engineer by profession who started his journey as a writer back in 2016. He joined TechWiser in March 2021 as a freelance writer to cover buying guides, explainers, and tips & tricks for Android, iOS, Windows, and Web.
