Safari alert when try to redirect url to itunes running on localhost

Question

I am running a website using node.js which is currently running on my localhost:{port_no}. If we run our website on ipad/mobile device, then we need to redirect it to the App Store for downloading the App(available for device).

window.location = 'https://itunes.apple.com/app/{app_id}';

But, when i tried it in ipad simulator, then it show an message/alert Safari cannot open this page, because the address is invalid.

I tried it using both, http and https, but it doesn't work.

NOTE: The same url is working on website(in localhost).

Thanks.

{app_id} is the id of the app. Its a valid url, it works fine on web browser. — Mohit Pandey, Mar 13 '14 at 13:01
possible duplicate: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/433907/how-to-link-to-apps-on-the-app-store — Ben Jacobs, Mar 13 '14 at 13:19
@Benmj: Its doesn't work. I am running a web application on localhost. I think, this may be the issue. Any comment on that. — Mohit Pandey, Mar 13 '14 at 13:26
As per the link provided by Benmj, the above code does not seem to be working on iOS Simulator. You will need to make sure it works on the real device by running on it. Read the answers in the above link. Good one @Benmj but this isn't a duplicate question IMO.. — GenieWanted, Mar 13 '14 at 13:41
Tested it on ipad device, instead of simulator and it works. Thanx everyone. — Mohit Pandey, Mar 14 '14 at 06:09

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 16 '14 at 17:04

We have the same issue. Some links work (user pressed) some do not (redirects via server 301/302 or some JS calls). I have found that if you delete the app it works! Looks like an odd Apple bug as it should take me to the app page with the open button (rather that purchase / install / etc).

In iOS 6 and 7 (we have no devices with older iOS and don't support them any more so I can vouch for them).

This is in simulator and real devices.

Safari alert when try to redirect url to itunes running on localhost

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