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How to retrieve saved password in Google Chrome for Android?

Is there any way I can retrieve stored password specific to any URL in Google Chrome for Android. This is not in any way connected with Google Chrome running in Desktop versions. I'm able to see saved password in Google Chrome in Desktop but not in…
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Open Facebook links with Facebook app?

When I receive a http Facebook link, I have the option to choose my browsers but not the Facebook app, is there a way to force it? Is it the normal behavior?
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How to create a url link file in Android?

In windows, we can create a .url file to link to a website. How can I do this on Android? I want to send some links to my Android device from my PC.
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How to view the link's URL before opening it in a web browser?

I'd like to see what URL I'm going to visit before opening it in my browser. What setting or app allows me to do that? If there's no such setting, an app that adds an entry to the following box would also be OK. PS. Some links trigger this menu.…
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How to load URLs in a separate browser from within Samsung Messenger?

In Samsung Messenger, if an SMS message includes a URL, clicking on that URL seems to always load the website in Android System WebView. Is there a way to specify which external browser app to use to load these URLs?
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Retrieving a URL from Facebook app

Is it possible to get the URL of a post from the Facebook app and copy it to the clipboard? If so, how to do it?
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How to access the URL field used by the macOS Calendar on Android?

I use the calendar application that's built in macOS. Events created there have a URL field. How do I access that field from an Android phone? A sample event with an URL created on macOS, exported from Google…
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Create a QR code that connects device to wifi SSID & opens a URL?

Many questions regarding QR are from years ago. My question is, will a single QR handle 2 functions. What I'm trying to achieve is. A QR which allows user to connect to my Wi-Fi (Hotspot) AND open a desired website. NOT A CAPTIVE PORTAL.
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Block URLs from Android Webview

I am looking for a solution to block all URLs except a few which are required for my device to function. I have all the root permissions required to make changes. Is there any way we can block all URLs except a list of URLs (approx. 10 URLs) from a…
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Implement URL whitelisting in Android

I want to whitelist some URLs been used by my device and native apps for sync and updates. Other than these few URLs, I wish to block all other URLs being accessed by any chat window and browser. I have my device rooted, and have been looking for a…
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Chrome won't open unlinked URLs on Android 11

I have a Google Pixel 4a running Android 11, and I haven't been able to open any links in Chrome by tapping them. On my old Android 9 phone, I was able to tap/select a URL, and there was an option to open the URL in Chrome. I used this feature…
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How to load an HTML file on an SDCARD in a browser using Android 11

Background Using a file explorer I can select an HTML file and it will start the default browser and then do its thing. The HTML file is on an inserted SDCARD In the browser, the HTML file takes some options and displays text relevant to those…
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Add Maps-URL to homescreen

How can I add a shortcut with this url to my Homescreen? https://maps.app.goo.gl/1234567 When I open this URL in Chrome, the Maps Application starts and shows the desired page/activity. But because of this instant redirect from Chrome to Maps it's…
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NFC: Spotify URIs open app, not specified resource

My goal is to program NFC tags in such a way, that Spotify starts playing a specific track/album/playlist. But after writing a Spotify URI (e.g. spotify:track:6rqhFgbbKwnb9MLmUQDhG6) to my tag, it only opens the app and disregards the resource. The…
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Block URLs on Android Chrome?

I'd like to block particular URLs on Android Chrome. I've tried BlockSite, but the experience is poor - the page still loads for several seconds before the block dialog appears. Is there any better way to block URLs?
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