open link in specific browser(like IE) instead of default browser from react-native app?

Question

I'm creating app which need to be opens in Microsoft edge browser but when i click on link. it is directly opening link with default browser. Is there a way to force the program to open the link in Microsoft edge browser instead of the default browser. Especially in IOS.

 openUrl = (url) => {
    Linking.openURL(url)
  }

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 30 '21 at 10:09

On iOS-

Try opening your link with following in js file.

Linking.openURL('microsoft-edge-https://www.google.com');

And in your PList file add

<key>LSApplicationQueriesSchemes</key>
  <array>
      <string>microsoft-edge-https</string>
  </array>

open link in specific browser(like IE) instead of default browser from react-native app?

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