Browser fails to handle tel, SMS, and geo protocols properly
- /e/ version: 2.6.3-t
- Device model(s): beyond2lte
- Developer mode enabled: yes
- Device rooted: no
- Trackers blocker enabled: yes
Summary
The /e/OS Browser does not open applications for tel, SMS, or geo protocols. While it briefly shows an indication of loading (blue bar at the bottom), the action fails, and nothing is opened.
The Problem
Steps to Reproduce
- Open the attached
test.html
file in the /e/OS Browser. - Tap on any of the following links:
-
Tel:
tel:+1234567890
-
SMS:
sms:+1234567890?body=Hello%20from%20Android
-
Geo:
geo:37.7749,-122.4194
- example file:test.html
-
Tel:
- Observe the behavior.
What is the Current Behavior?
- The browser shows a thin blue bar briefly at the bottom, indicating an attempt to process the action.
- No application is opened or action completed for the tested protocols.
- Out of all test links, only standard HTTP links (e.g., a website URL) work correctly.
What is the Expected Correct Behavior?
- Tel: Open the dialer with the number pre-filled.
- SMS: Open the SMS application with the recipient and body pre-filled.
- Geo: Open the default mapping application with the provided coordinates.
Technical Information
adb logcat
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Solutions
Workaround
- None identified at the moment.