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How to have IMDb open from a safari link

My safari used to the IMDb app when clicking on IMDb links.    It now stays in the browser.    Any ideas how to make it open the app?

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Try pressing and holding the link to select where to open it.

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Thank you.   I don’t get that option.    Here’s what I get.    

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@Freewillbrian If you “long tap” the link (press the link and hold that for a couple of seconds) then a menu should appear and one of the menu items should be “Open in IMDb” — tap that option and it should be sticky such that subsequent regular taps on IMDb links will revert back to opening in the IMDb app. 

Hope this helps. 

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Thank you so much.  I don’t get that option. Here’s what I get.    

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Thanks for the screen-grabs.  We have forwarded this to the iOS app team for advice. We assume you have already tried re-installing the IMDb app and restarting your iPhone? 

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Yes.  I did a couple of times.    Thanks so much for your help!

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The iOS app team have identified the source of the problem and we are working on a fix.  Thanks again for the problem report. 

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Thank you so much.    For you and the IOS app team!  👍

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Hi @Freewillbrian,

The issue has now been corrected. However, it could take 24-48 hours to propagate.

If you need it working right away, we recommend deleting and reinstalling the IMDb app.

Otherwise, just wait a day or two and it should start working on its own.

Thanks for your patience and for the detailed information shared. They really helped us track down the issue!

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Thank you so much!    It works now!    I appreciate your help!