OpenURL() not working for pdf

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Hi as the title says Application.OpenURL() is not working on Android (Target API 25). And we can’t change API to 23 ( We got errors with manifest resources enableVrMode and resizable window)

We have the “http://” for OpenURL, internet permissions on manifest and Player Settings. And we only need to open a pdf on the phone’s browser. We are trying to avoid using an asset, but if the time comes a good pdf viewer recommendation will be appreciated.

The actual question is, is there another way besides OpenURL to do this?

Thanks in advance.

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When you say “not working” what is happening? Are you sure your mobile browser supports pdf?

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When you call it on Android it does nothing, I’m not the one coding this, and I don’t know how to debug on android. If it is of any use could you tell me how to?

Still I have been googling and everyone seems to agree that the problem is with API 24+, they recommend compiling with target API 23 or less. But we can’t.

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For android, your best bet is either using Logcat or use a runtime console viewer to see if you’re getting any errors.

One of those two should help.

I’m not sure I’ve tried openurl on a higher api, but I know I haven’t seen issues with it yet on Android. I might be able to test it later today.

Logcat tends to give much more in depth info, but can be harder to read.

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Thanks! I will try that.