157238985: Continue button not shown when app is installed via FDL

[meyyappanv]

Environment

• Android Studio version: 3.5.1
• Firebase Component: Dynamic Link_ com.google.firebase:firebase-dynamic-links:19.0.0

Problem Implemented dynamic link, and encountered following problem:

Upon tapping on the dynamic link I was taken to google play, and after installing the app, "open" button was shown while I was expecting a "continue" button. Upon tapping on "open" button I was taken to the app but not the dynamic linked page in app.

However when I click on the dynamic link again after the app installation, everything works very fine and I was taken to the app and the dynamic linked page.

[ornolisvt]

Same issue, Any solution?

[meyyappanv]

@rizafran Happy new year !!! Any update on this issue?

[aguatno]

Hi @meyyappanv sorry for the long wait here. I'd like to confirm if you're still seeing this issue? I'd recommend using the latest SDK version in your app to ensure old known bugs are fixed.

Thanks!

[meyyappanv]

@aguatno thanks for getting back here. Yes, I'm using the latest SDK and the issue still exists. For example, you can try this link here https://rapl.page.link/rTCx Ideally as per the configuration it should take you to playstore to install and app and show CONTINUE to the app after installation, instead it shown OPEN and the information which is supposed to be passed is lost.

[aguatno]

Hi @meyyappanv thanks for sample link. It appears this is a known issue and is being worked on at the moment. I know it's been a while, so thanks for your patience. Here's the bugID for reference b/187293085.

[meyyappanv]

Thanks @aguatno will wait to hear from you on a fix for this open issue.

[MartinRajniak]

Hi @aguatno, could you share specifics of the bug?

Like is it happening in all cases or only in some?

I am seeing the same things and would like to know whether it is expected.

Thanks

[argzdev]

Hi all, apologies for the late response. As of the moment, the known issue is still being investigated. However, this is only happening to some. I cannot justify if this bug is true for all cases, but quite a number of related case were due to incorrect domain set in android:host within the manifest file. Specifically on this section of the documentation.

With that said, I suggest that it's best to reach out Firebase support since they have more visibility on the backend side of things.

[MartinRajniak]

I can verify that in my case it was indeed the incorrect domain set in android:host.

[argzdev]

I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue @MartinRajniak. May I ask if this is the same case with yours @meyyappanv and @ornolisvt?

[meyyappanv]

Hi @aguatno, I have the right android:host set. So I'm afraid it is not the same case.

[argzdev]

Hi @meyyappanv alright, thanks for confirming. Could you try reaching out for Firebase support as well since they have more visibility on the backend and at the same time so they can bump the investigation.

[eldhosembabu]

Hi @meyyappanv

Sorry for the late reply.

Could you please make sure you have an intent filter which can handle your domain in your app as mentioned here: https://firebase.google.com/docs/dynamic-links/android/receive#add-an-intent-filter-for-deep-links?

ie. for the link mentioned above : https://rapl.page.link/rTCx the resolved url is https://getrapl.com/fast-track?d%3Ddemo%26t%3D1569823045 and you are supposed to have an intent filter mentioned in the manifest to handle this link; otherwise the playstore app will not be showing the continue button.

For reference, following is the playstore url that we are using to take the users to playstore to install the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.linkstreet.rapl&pcampaignid=fdl_long&url=https://getrapl.com/fast-track?d%3Ddemo%26t%3D1569823045

Let us know if that helps.

[meyyappanv]

Hi @meyyappanv

Sorry for the late reply.

Could you please make sure you have an intent filter which can handle your domain in your app as mentioned here: https://firebase.google.com/docs/dynamic-links/android/receive#add-an-intent-filter-for-deep-links?

ie. for the link mentioned above : https://rapl.page.link/rTCx the resolved url is https://getrapl.com/fast-track?d%3Ddemo%26t%3D1569823045 and you are supposed to have an intent filter mentioned in the manifest to handle this link; otherwise the playstore app will not be showing the continue button.

For reference, following is the playstore url that we are using to take the users to playstore to install the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.linkstreet.rapl&pcampaignid=fdl_long&url=https://getrapl.com/fast-track?d%3Ddemo%26t%3D1569823045

Let us know if that helps.

@eldhosembabu , that our firebase dynamic URL. Since you tried from desktop, it took you to web application. The dynamic URL for Android points to the app's location in Play Store. We have the intent filter exactly as you have mentioned to handle the incoming request. The problem is the CONTINUE button itself is not shown after installation.

[eldhosembabu]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this?

`

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
<data
    android:host="getrapl.com"
    android:scheme="https"/>

`

[meyyappanv]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this?

`

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
<data
    android:host="getrapl.com"
    android:scheme="https"/>

`

Yes

[meyyappanv]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this?

`

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
<data
    android:host="getrapl.com"
    android:scheme="https"/>

`

Yes

@eldhosembabu knock knock

[JuanRdBO]

Hello, also facing problem with this. Is this issue still being worked on?

I have this dynamic link: https://wallet.decaf.so/link/pay?key=DZUW85xqmhMG2DZqBW5fzQwCDX96tPq9eetpxPPh7HUp&token=EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v in which Firebase opens the Play Store but does not pass the metadata so that after installation it only shows the OPEN button and not the expected CONTINUE.

The android:host is correct and in every other scenario the dynamic links work as expected, just not when installing the app.

[meyyappanv]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this?

`

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
<data
    android:host="getrapl.com"
    android:scheme="https"/>

`

Is there a fix for this?

[tha022]

We have exact same issue! Did you ever figure out of it? I just see the "Uninstall" button in Google Play after installation, same as I saw when I followed the dynamic link longer up in this thread. https://rapl.page.link/rTCx

We are using Flutter

Example from us https://invite.deton.no/C5pACqZSSgVkz85H8

[meyyappanv]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this?

`

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/>
<data
    android:host="getrapl.com"
    android:scheme="https"/>

`

Is there a fix for this?

@eldhosembabu knock knock

[deekshithx]

Hi All, Hope the below solutions works.

Your SHA-256 and SHA-1 key in your firebase> project settings> SHA certificate fingerprints and Play console > Release > App Integrity > App signing key certificate should match.

Just copy the SHA-256 from Play Console and paste it into your Firebase Project.

ps: You should also add the SHA-256 and SHA-1 keys generated locally in your machine into firebase(you can add multiple keys in your FB project)

[muthuvel2]

Facing the same issue. Above solution didn't work. Facing this issue only when Manually constructed Dynamic Link used.

[muthuvel2]

Adding android:autoVerify="true" in intent filter fixed the issue. Hope it helps.

[rajeshzmoke]

Had the same issue, turns out that your deep link url cant have www atleast for my config it didnt work and play store didnt show Continue option after installing

once i removed it, play store shows continue and proper url is opened after installing the app

dynamic link created in firebase console code for ref

` short link https://example.link/xyz

long link https://example.link/?link=https://example.com/pages/xyz&apn=com.example

so deep link url is https://example.com/pages/xyz `

[meyyappanv]

Adding android:autoVerify="true" in intent filter fixed the issue. Hope it helps.

@muthuvel2 glad to hear that it worked for you. Could you please help throw some light with sample code snippet on the entire intent filter/ activity in the manifest file?

[ODXDEV]

@meyyappanv you should have <data android:host="getrapl.com" android:scheme="https" /> not: <data android:scheme="rapl" android:host="sso" />

in your Manifest!

[eldhosembabu]

So are you confirming that we have an intent filter in place to handle "getrapl.com"...something like this? <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/> <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/> <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE"/> <data android:host="getrapl.com" android:scheme="https"/> </intent-filter>

Is there a fix for this?

@eldhosembabu knock knock

This seems like an issue with the play store app. We have filed an internal bug for the same with play store app team. We are waiting for their response. Reference: b/210713996

[meyyappanv]

eldhosembabu

Thanks @eldhosembabu . Eagerly waiting to hear from you.

[MiftahClassifieds]

Hi, I have same issue What i did for fix: clearing google app store data result: instead of showing uninstall, it shows 'open' button instead of continue, and clicking on it, it doesent handle my dynamic link because it lost intent data! Im very confused because i checked all my dependencies and are correctlly set: host filter .. one more thing: I had a red error in google console developer --> deep link , but after removing 'www' from intent in manifest the error gone. but still waiting for solution , I thank this issue is related with Google App Store since when we clear data for their app the behaviour of thier store buttons changes

[joceljunior]

Guys, I'm going through the same problem, do you have any news on this subject?

[meyyappanv]

Guys, I'm going through the same problem, do you have any news on this subject?

Not yet. Waiting to hear from @eldhosembabu

[argzdev]

Hi folks, we'd like to inform you that the Firebase Dynamic Links service will be shutdown on August 25, 2025. In the meantime, only critical or security issues will be fixed in the SDK.

More at https://firebase.google.com/support/dynamic-links-faq