iOS App forces external Safari redirect to Spotify playlist on launch and navigation

[marc-farre]

Since updating to version 1.18.3, iOS users are experiencing an issue where opening the HumHub app automatically launches the external Safari browser and redirects to a specific Spotify playlist (that is included in HumHub). This unexpected redirect also occurs natively within the app when navigating through certain Spaces. Users must manually close Safari or navigate back to the app to continue using HumHub.

The app should open directly to the dashboard, and navigating within Spaces should keep the user inside the app without triggering external browser redirects.

Source: https://community.humhub.com/content/perma?id=296943

[ArchBlood]

If it is related to @GreenMeteor's Spotify module then it is probably because of their JavaScript API changes, although I'm not sure completely.

Small note that it is currently in discussion with other members for dropping support for the module on our end because Spotify changes that have been seen negatively.

[ArchBlood]

After checking the Spotify module, it only embeds Spotify in an iframe, so this looks more like a WebView issue in the iOS app. Spotify embeds can trigger redirects or spotify:// deep links, and the app's WebView determines how those navigations are handled (e.g., keep them within the iframe, open Safari, block them, or open the Spotify app if installed).

Since the issue started after updating the iOS app, it may be worth checking whether Spotify iframe navigations are now being treated as external URLs and opened in Safari or default browser(s).