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Learn how to properly configure deep links in your Android app to open a composable screen directly from a notification, avoiding the default browser.
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Understanding the Problem: Deep Links and Notifications

In Android development, deep linking allows your app to respond to URL links, directing users to specific content within the app. However, developers may run into a common issue where tapping a notification intended to take the user to an app's composable screen inadvertently opens a web browser instead. This can be frustrating, especially when trying to enhance user experience through notifications.

In this post, we will explore how to ensure that your Android app opens a specific composable screen directly from a notification using deep links, particularly when working with Android 13.

Setting the Scene: The Notification Deep Link

Let's consider an example where you have a notification intended to direct users to an event screen within your app. The configuration of your Composable screen includes deep link specifications, for instance:

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You also create a pending intent in your AlarmReceiver, which is used in the notification as follows:

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However, after implementing the above, you find that tapping the notification opens the web browser instead of your app.

The Solution: Correctly Configuring the Manifest

The core of the solution to this problem lies in your app's AndroidManifest.xml file configuration. Since deep links are being used, it's essential to set up your intent filter correctly.

Here’s the Correct Intent Filter Syntax

You need to ensure the correct scheme and host are used for the deep link. Below is the correct implementation for your manifest:

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Key Points to Consider

Scheme Change: Make sure that the scheme you are using in the intent (busbyapp) corresponds to what you have defined in your deep link. If your deep link uses https, then the notification intent should reflect a similar scheme; however, if the intention is to create a custom scheme, it can be busbyapp or whatever is most suitable for your application.

Test Deep Links Properly: To confirm functionality, you can use ADB commands to test deep links, for example:

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This lets you check if your application opens correctly when using the defined URL.

Conclusion

By ensuring that your intent filter in the AndroidManifest.xml is correctly configured to match your deep link's specifications, you can resolve the issue of the web browser opening instead of your app. This small adjustment can greatly enhance the user experience, offering seamless navigation within your application from notifications.

Now that you understand how to properly direct users to your composable screens through notifications, you can apply this knowledge in your projects to improve engagement and functionality.