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tel: links not functioning in FF browser.

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This is a very recent issue for me. A couple of days ago "tel:" links stopped functioning. I click on a callable link and nothing happens. I checked default applications, and tel: isn't even listed there. The first time it happened there was a dialogue box asking me what application to use, but after that nothing opened at all. I build and monitor websites, so I'm constantly checking these links for functionality.

This is a very recent issue for me. A couple of days ago "tel:" links stopped functioning. I click on a callable link and nothing happens. I checked default applications, and tel: isn't even listed there. The first time it happened there was a dialogue box asking me what application to use, but after that nothing opened at all. I build and monitor websites, so I'm constantly checking these links for functionality.
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What app is the callable link for?

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it's a :tel link. I normally use the default app, but it's not working at all.

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You may have to use the context menu to copy the phone number to the clipboard.

A protocol needs to be registered in the Windows OS to make this work properly.

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I know I can copy it. It works fine in Chrome, so it's not a windows issue.

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What app are you trying to make calls with?

mike598 said

it's a :tel link. I normally use the default app, but it's not working at all.

What app are you trying to make calls with?

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I don't make any actual calls. I normally click on the link and see the option come up. When that comes up, I know it works. I in no way need to call. I just need to know others can. The problem is it is not doing anything - not asking me what ap I want to use.

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I guess I'm just uninstalling it. It won't even list an application for me to choose. That makes it unusable.

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I would suggest you clear your browser history / cache and log back in if you're using Google Voice. You should get a prompt and then see it in the settings. see screenshots

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I've uninstalled it, reinstalled it, and deleted everything. Tel: "files" aren't even an option on the app map.

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Are you getting the prompt to register when you sign in? see screenshot Just to verify because you never mentioned the site... Are you using Google Voice?

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I don't use google voice. I rarely make the call. I just need to see the message come up asking what program I want to use for testing. That's it. Any actual calls are through google meet.

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Is this what you're trying to do??? https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9518557?hl=en