microsoft / microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions
[Bug - Android] `action.openPopup()` throwing an error on Edge Android
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Since May 4, 2026.
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Description
When calling action.openPopup() on Edge on Android, the returned promise rejects with:
Error: Failed to open popup.
Running tabs.create() is not the same and is not an ideal alternative.
action.openPopup() works fine on Edge on iOS.
Previously reported as: https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/issues/300
Demo extension:
https://jeurissen.co/webext-demos/action-popup-popup-methods
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