Launch default and third party apps without URL scheme.

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Launch default and third party apps without URL scheme.

shum

I introduce how to launch apps without using URL scheme.

First, check the Bundle ID of the application you want to launch.

Check this page for iOS default apps.
https://emm.how/t/ios-12-list-of-default-apps-and-bundle-id-s/790

For third party apps, run this shortcut from App Store extension.
https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/57d9d6df2b344d5aa5e39dc63c6885d5

You can launch the application by using Bundle ID like follows.

const bundleID = 'com.apple.mobilesafari';
const isSuccess = launchAppWithID(bundleID);
if (!isSuccess) {
  $ui.alert({
    title: 'Failed.',
    message: bundleID,
  });
}

function launchAppWithID(bundleID) {
  const workspace = $objc('LSApplicationWorkspace').$new();
  return workspace.$openApplicationWithBundleID(bundleID);
}

cyan

That's a cool skill, I also noticed it and tried before.

However, there are a few flaws. For example, this cannot be done from the lock screen, that means it will be a problem if you using it in widgets.

shum

cyan

Indeed. I didn't notice that.

krishna

Hi Shum,

i Used below code before iOS12. It's worked fine that time. After iOS12 it's not working.
[self.workspace performSelector:@selector(openApplicationWithBundleID withObject:bundleID];

i tried multiple ways but still it's not working . I seen your above code snippet, @shum could you please share complete code snippet. My mail id mibodempudi@gmail.com
Thanks & Regards,
Krishna Prasad

shum

krishna
Hi Krishna,

I tested on iPhone 7 with iOS 12.2 and iOS 12.3, but it worked correctly.
All you need is the code at the top of this thread. It should work with copy and paste.

Would you tell me what environment this code doesn't work in?
Or is it about an app created with Objective-C in Xcode?

krishna

Thanks Shum,

I'm working in swift project only.

Note: Previous code snippets are Objective-c Only Which i posted in previous comment . Using objective -c classes implement in Swift. from iOS12 its not Working.

If you’re okay could you please share sample project.
Thanks & regards,
Krishna Prasad

krishna

Thanks Shum,

I'm working in swift project only.

Note: Previous code snippets are Objective-c Only Which i posted in previous comment . Using objective -c classes implement in Swift. from iOS12 its not Working.

@shum If you’re okay could you please share sample project in any environment (Swift or Objective -c). Mail id : mibodempudi@gmail.com
Thanks & regards,
Krishna Prasad

shum

krishna

OK, I understand. Let's continue by email.