Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-android

Unable to open links in notes

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[Type] Bug task
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Description

Unable to open links in notes.

### Expected

Links would open in a web browser

### Observed

An alert opens that the URL cannot be opened, and to copy the URL.

### Reproduced

![Screenshot_20230227-165614](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/18173779/221716571-fe34016e-0810-4a9d-99db-cd602df10902.png)

Zendesk ticket. 5988498

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported flow: add a link to a note, tap it, and choose the option to open it in a browser. Verify the alert shown in the issue and identify the Android link-opening entry point; done means valid note links open in the browser without the error alert.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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