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Android 9: Opening SMS OTP Link in Mobile ID App

If you have an Android device and get the message “This site can’t be reached” when you tap on the link that is texted to you during enrollment, please follow the steps below!

Note: These instructions are for Android 9. Other versions of Android may have settings in a slightly different location.

Step 1: Open Android Settings

  • Select Apps & Notifications.

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    Select Apps & notifications in your Android device
  • Scroll down and tap Advanced to expand it.

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    Select Advanced in your Android device to expand it.
  • Scroll down and select Default apps.

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    Select Default apps in your Android device.
  • Open the section called Opening links.

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    Open the section called Opening links in your Android device.
  • Look for your default browser. This is most likely Chrome.

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    Look for your default browser in your Android device.

Step 2: Change Chrome Settings

  • Tap on Chrome and then tap Clear defaults.

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    Tap on the browser and tap Clear defaults.
  • Go back to Opening links.

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    In the Opening links screen in your Android device, select your Mobile ID app.

Step 3: Set Mobile ID as Your Default App for Mobile ID Links

In the Opening links screen, select your Mobile ID app.

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Tap Open supported links and select Open in this app in your Android device.