Set Firefox for Android to open links in native apps

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You can set Firefox to open links in native applications (like YouTube, Instagram, etc.). This option is disabled by default.

To change this preference:

  1. Tap the menu button android menu icon
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  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the Advanced section, tap Open links in apps and select one of the following options:
  • Always to open links in native apps every time.
  • Ask before opening to choose whether to open link in native app each time.
  • Never to never open links in native apps.

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