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How can I get lemmy to open youtube links in browser rather than the app? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Mozbozz@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hey, Just joined Lemmy after being a Reddit veteran.

One thing I just noticed is that youtube links insist on opening in the youtube app, I don't want them to as I use brave browser and block ads, how can I stop it doing this?

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[–] 14specks@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

c/asklemmy is not for support. Please ask super questions in !lemmy@lemmy.ml.

[–] kiddblur@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's likely your device allowing the youtube appto intercept youtube.com links. Not sure what device you're on but on mine if I long press a youtube link and hit Open in New Tab, it behaves

[–] hardypart@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Like the other commenter already said, this has nothing to do with Lemmy. Try opening the link in incognito mode, this should prevent your phone form opening it in the YT app. If you never want to open YT links in the YT app, you can also disable it generally. Go to Settings > Apps > YouTube > Set as default and turn off "Open supported links" (This is for Android devices).

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