topic Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser in XZ Series

Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Dendrobates — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:08:40 GMT

Hello

I have a problem I didn’t find any solution on the internet. When I click a web link in the email app, a small windows opens with the browser content. Is there a possibility to disable this function and instead open the standard browser? Thanks for your help.

Kind regards

Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

_alexdon_ — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:11:51 GMT

@Dendrobates Have you somehow set a different default app for opening links?

You can go to settings - apps - cogwheel and under opening links, check for the app. As I see it, some apps support opening links directly.

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Dendrobates — Tue, 02 May 2017 14:58:22 GMT

Dear alexdon

Thanks for your reply. The standard email app isn't listed. I think, it has to be be a setting from sony because i've never seen such a behavior in a native android and it was from the begining.

Kind regards

Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Lord_viridis — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:13:07 GMT

I can't replicate this, my links through email open in chrome.

Maybe clear default apps and open a link, does it ask which browser to use?

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Dendrobates — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:21:54 GMT

Dear viridis

I cleared all the apps settings and set the standard browser app to assistant but nothing changed. Still thi this small browser window with almost zero functionality.

Kind regards

Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

_alexdon_ — Wed, 03 May 2017 20:41:31 GMT

@Dendrobates I think this is an integration for some apps. Did you try opening a link in gmail or facebook app?

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Dendrobates — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:24:02 GMT

Dear Alexdon

I tried to open links in Gmail, K-9Mail and TypeApp. And it was always the same small window. I think it's the os that triggers that behaviour.

Kind regards

Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Claus_D — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:44:47 GMT

Did you find a solution -i have same problem with my Sony Z5.

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Dendrobates — Fri, 12 May 2017 07:48:11 GMT

Dear Claus_D

Unfortunately I didn’t find a solution. I think the only way is to root the phone and put a native android on it.

Kind regards

Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Christofer — Fri, 12 May 2017 12:08:24 GMT

Hi @Dendrobates,

I understand that this can be an inconvenience. Based on you description I'm afraid that it doesn't sound like a feature that I'm familiar with though. Any chance you could post a screenshot of what it looks like?

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Claus_D — Sat, 13 May 2017 16:40:22 GMT

For me it worked to install the chromer browser and chose it as default. Deactivate other browsers or setting guide if relevant.

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Christofer — Mon, 15 May 2017 13:52:26 GMT

Hi @Claus_D,

Glad to hear that. Thanks for sharing your solution!

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Madharry21 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:32:23 GMT

Hi I have the same problem since owning my new xa1, try'd many settings in the phone but makes no difference, really is a pain, will watch this forum for answers

@Dendrobates wrote:
Hello
I have a problem I didn’t find any solution on the internet. When I click a web link in the email app, a small windows opens with the browser content. Is there a possibility to disable this function and instead open the standard browser? Thanks for your help.
Kind regards
Beat

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Madharry21 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:57:37 GMT

Hi I've opened settings, apps, email, open by default, supported links is stating dont open but is greyed out and I can't find any way of changing this, thinking this could be the problem lf I could change this setting

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

Rocco75 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:52:03 GMT

Same issue. Screenshots attached. the small window that opens up is somehow the setup wizard and I have no idea how to disable it and get it to use Chrome. Even links opened within the Facebook messenger - give you the option not to open in chrome as it should but in the setup wizard like it thinks the setup wizard is the standard browser!!

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

najodleglejszy — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:02:00 GMT

what if you go to Settings > Apps > the cogwheel icon in the top right corner > Browser app and set your browser of choice as default?

if it doesn't work, try going to Settings > Apps > tap the three dots in the top right corner > Show system apps > find Setup Wizard > Open by default > Clear defaults?

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

XenoMorph — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 04:35:50 GMT

I have found the solution. You want to disable Setup Wizard.

Go to Settings>Apps click on the three dots (top right) and click 'show system'. Scroll down the list to 'Setup Wizard' and disable it.

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

DreamMaster — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:15:45 GMT

It worked for me, Thanks @XenoMorph

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

DreamMaster — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:24:41 GMT

For Android 8.0 Try:

Settings>App&notifications>Apps info>click 'show sytem' from three dots menu on top right corner>find&click 'Setup Wizard' apps>click disable

It worked for my Sony XZ1 !!

Re: Web link opens a small window instead of the standard browser

AntoDN — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 08:37:32 GMT

That's it! Finally. Thanks @XenoMorph and @DreamMaster.