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Learn how to effectively handle React Native deep linking issues when your app is not running or in the background.
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Resolving Deep Linking Issues in React Native for Android and iOS

Deep linking can be tricky when developing mobile applications with React Native. Developers often encounter issues, especially when dealing with scenarios where the app is not running or is in the background. This guide addresses a common problem: what happens when deep linking does not work on Android and iOS scenarios where the app is either killed or not yet launched.

The Problem Explained

Background Behavior

When your app is in the background:

The deep link behaves as expected, leading the user to a specific screen once the app is brought to the foreground.

Foreground or Killed Behavior

However, if your app is not in the background or if it has been killed, the situation changes:

The deep link redirects the user to the first screen of your application rather than the intended destination.

The Culprit: Linking.getInitialURL()

In many instances, developers face an issue where Linking.getInitialURL() returns null. This signifies that the app does not identify the incoming deep link, resulting in the user being redirected incorrectly.

The Solution

Step-by-Step Method to Handle Deep Links

If you want to ensure proper redirection when the app is killed or not yet launched, follow this simple solution:

Import the necessary module from React Native:

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Use the useEffect hook to check for the initial URL upon app load:

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Handle the navigation based on the initialUrl. This may involve directing the user to a specific screen depending on the deep link received.

Why This Works

The useEffect hook runs at the initial render of your component, ensuring that every time your app loads, it checks for any incoming deep links.

By checking if initialUrl is neither undefined nor null, you validate that a deep link was received, allowing you to trigger the navigation effectively.

Conclusion

This solution allows you to maintain a seamless user experience by ensuring that users are directed to the correct screens based on deep links, regardless of the app's state. Implementing these simple steps can help you resolve common deep linking issues in React Native on both Android and iOS platforms.

Next Steps

Implement the above code in your project.

Test various scenarios (app killed, background, launched) to ensure the expected behavior works as intended.

Keep up-to-date with React Native releases that may impact deep linking functionality.

With this guide, you should now have a clearer understanding of how to manage deep linking in your React Native applications. Happy coding!