why would my android device ask me to choose a browser when opening PWA
When your Android device asks you to choose a browser when opening a Progressive Web App (PWA), it could be due to several reasons:
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- If you have more than one web browser installed (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge), your device needs to know which browser you prefer to use for web-related actions, including PWAs. PWAs rely on browsers for certain functionalities, like displaying content, and your device prompts you to choose a default browser.
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- If you haven’t set a default browser on your device, it will ask you to select one each time an action requires a browser. This includes opening links or launching PWAs.
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- Some PWAs are associated with specific browsers or work best with a particular one. If the PWA you’re trying to open was initially installed or accessed using one browser but you’re now trying to open it through another browser, your device may ask you to choose a browser for consistency.
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- Different browsers might support different PWA features. For example, Chrome has extensive PWA support, and if another browser doesn't fully support some PWA features, you might be prompted to switch.
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- If you recently installed or updated a new browser, the system might ask you to pick which one should handle opening PWAs as the primary option.
Solution:
To avoid this repeated prompt, you can set your preferred browser as the default:
- Go to Settings > Apps.
- Find and select the Default apps option.
- Choose Browser app and select your preferred browser as the default.
This should stop the prompts for browser selection when opening PWAs.