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Chrome Custom Tab does not go back to app


I have a WebView that loads a HTML with links inside. Those links are opened using Chrome Custom Tabs.

Strange scenario:

  1. Open Chrome browser
  2. Open app
  3. Press any link (this will open a Chrome Custom Tab)
  4. Press the back button or the "x" button on the Custom Tab
  5. Instead of going back to the app the chrome browser is shown.


[updated] The launch mode of my activity, set in the AndroidManifest, is singleInstance.


Solution

  • The problem is that my activity had the launch mode "singleInstance". Changing to "singleTask" or not having a launchMode set in the AndroidManifest solves the problem.

    Don't know why is that. If you know why, I will gladly mark your explanation as the solution.