This wikiHow teaches you how to open a YouTube video URL via the YouTube app instead of the Android web browser.
Step
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Step 1. Open the device settings menu (“Settings”)
This menu is indicated by the icon
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on the page/app drawer. You can also find it on the home screen or notification section.
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Step 2. Swipe the screen and touch Apps
This option is usually under the “Device” section.
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Step 3. Touch
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
On some devices, this icon is replaced by a gear icon
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Step 4. Touch Default Apps
If it's not visible, the option may be tucked away under another menu. Options may also have different labels, such as “ Opening Links ”.
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Step 5. Touch Set as Default
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Step 6. Swipe the screen and touch YouTube
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Step 7. Touch Go to Supported URLs
A pop-up menu will be displayed.
This option is labeled “ Open supported links ” on some devices.
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Step 8. Select In this app
Now, all YouTube links will be opened automatically in the YouTube app, and not the device's main web browser.