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A URI scheme is the top level of the Uniform Resource Identifier(URI) naming structure in computer networking.

Per Wikipedia:

A URI scheme is the top level of the Uniform Resource Identifier(URI) naming structure in computer networking.

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How to use tel: with * (star, asterisk) or # (hash, pound) on iOS?

I'm trying to initiate a call on the iPhone with the tel url that has a * in it. It properly brings up the call dialog but drops back to safari when you click call. Test
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URL Scheme "Open Settings" ios

I know this question has been asked so many times. The answers say that this is not available in Xcode > 5.x. but I saw some apps that can use this(Go to Settings)(iOS7). Is there any way to do this? Is it available in Xcode 6? Facebook can detect…
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Is there a "map:" URI prefix to launch map application? (like mailto: or tel:)

Is there such prefix for launching map application on phones, Toto's home like can do Toto's mail
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How to fall back to marketplace when Android custom URL scheme not handled?

We have an app that handles a custom URL scheme (vstream://). When someone comes to a web page that has some vstream:// content, we need to redirect them to the store if they don't have our app installed. In iOS, we do this: setTimeout(function()…
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Open iOS app from URL AND Pass Parameters

A link should open the app. I've got that to work. I just want to know how to pass a parameter. Let's say the url is "addappt://?code=abc". When a view controller pops up, a code field should have populated text - the letters after the equals to…
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How to test custom URL scheme in android

I'm working on app that requires Custom URL Scheme looks like "appname://" I've searched lot of things and also found many related questions, but I'm still having trouble. How I can test this URL Scheme from a browser? Currently, whenever I type in…
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Snapchat url scheme not working properly - camera opens but not profile

I am trying this http://handleopenurl.com/scheme/snapchat and the app opens and shows the camera instead of showing me the profile. Is there another URL scheme for snapchat?
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How to open links in Apple Maps or Google Maps?

How can links on websites be made to lead to, firstly, a location in the new Google Maps for iOS app, and if not available, revert to Apple Maps? Currently, the default functionality is that a link to maps.apple.com will be opened in Apple Maps on…
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How to open ios app using url?

I want to open my ios app using URL schemes. I am able to open app using this. But I want if app is not installed then app store should be opened where user can download app. Is this possible? How can I do that? EDIT Explaining question step…
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"This app is not allowed to query for scheme cydia" IOS9 error

I have an app where I hit a HTTP Request { request: { URL: http://XX.XX.XX.XXX/webService/dataService.svc/SearchLocation } } Now, whenever the above request is made I get the…
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Android how to create Custom URL scheme with the given format myapp://http://

I have researched through most of the custom URL scheme Q&A and I have not found my possible answer. I want my app to be launched by clicking a certain URL in the browser (any on the mobile device) , the thing is that my given URL cannot be…
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How to detect if Facebook app is installed on iOS?

On iOS, you can launch the Facebook app and link to a profile by opening a url like this: fb://profile/12345 The only problem is that if the Facebook app isn't installed, nothing happens. Is there a way to detect if the app is installed or if the…
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Send a link to whatsapp group directly from browser (or from app)

I want to enable users to share a URL+ text with a WhatsApp group. I want this to work both from iPhones and Androids. However my app is in a browser (it's a website). I'm currently looking into 2 options, but both have issues: 1) The first…
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How to open native iOS app (calendar, notes...) from a link on website?

Is it possible to open native iOS app, e.g. calendar or notes, from an HTML link which is in website? I tried to find an example but I couldn't. I ran into these URL schemes but I don't know how to use them and what's the URL scheme for calendar or…
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URL Scheme to Trigger Calendar Client

I have a website that generates dynamic calendar (icalendar). Lets assume that this calendar is accessible over HTTP at a URL like this http://www.example.com/cal?q= Everything works fine so far. Now I want to let the users subscribe…
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