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Is there a way to stop Firefox from opening apps on an Apple device?

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Natas35
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When you open a link on the browser while you have the app for that site installed, it’ll automatically open the app instead of letting you use the browser. I’d like to find a way to disable this feature if at all possible.

When you open a link on the browser while you have the app for that site installed, it’ll automatically open the app instead of letting you use the browser. I’d like to find a way to disable this feature if at all possible.

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user1693610
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This question is not related to Firefox for iOS. It is more a iOS feature. Simply prevent Firefox from redirecting to the app by clicking Cancel whenever Firefox asks you.

Natas35
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That’s kinda the problem. Most of the time it just doesn’t ask

user1693610
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Which Apps are opening by themselves?

Natas35
Natas35 Question owner
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Twitter, instagram, YouTube, linkden, things like that

user1693610
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  • Open Settings on your iPad. Go to General > Accessibilty > Guided Access
  • Enable Guided Access
  • Open Firefox and triple tab the home button to start Guided Access. Guided Access will keep Firefox in front without launching apps like Twitter, Facebook...