The most common cause is bad Safari website data for the “app.link” domain, although other causes include broken cache inside Spotify or conflicts in how iOS handles links.
1. Force restart your iPhone.
The first method to try is a force restart your iPhone. A force restart refreshes system processes and clears minor glitches that can keep apps from working properly. It can also help with an unresponsive iPhone. Spotify links might not open due to small software glitches that disrupt normal behavior. A force restart often clears these. While apps can build up temporary files over time, restarting mainly helps if something is stuck, which can improve the performance of the device. Performing a force restart will not affect your user data, so you won’t lose important information. Follow these steps:
2. Reinstall the Spotify app.
If a force restart didn’t help, there may be bugs or corrupted data in the app. Apps can also run into compatibility issues with the device. A clean reinstall often fixes this by replacing damaged files. Reinstalling removes old app data and cache, updates Spotify to the latest version, and can clear out glitches. After uninstalling the app, restart your device. To restart your iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation), 6, 7, or 8, follow these steps: To restart your iPhone X or a later version, please follow these steps: Lastly, reinstall the Spotify app.
3. Update iOS.
If your Spotify app is not opening links, update your system software to the latest version. Outdated software can become glitchy and cause errors like the one you’re seeing. If a new version is available, update it. There may also be compatibility issues between the app and your current iOS version. Updating your iPhone helps ensure compatibility with recent app versions and can improve performance. When Apple releases a new iOS version, it usually includes bug fixes. At this point, your device may show an option to download the software first and then install it. When this appears, tap on “Download“. After the file has been downloaded, tap on “Install Now“.
4. Change your VPN location (if applicable).
If you’ve tried the methods above and the issue persists, try changing your VPN location. This has helped many iPhone users who couldn’t open links in Spotify. If you are using a VPN service, certain servers can interfere with how links open. Also, each region may have content restrictions. The country you selected in your VPN may not support the content you’re trying to open. First, turn off your VPN and test the links. If that doesn’t help, change the country and try again. Preferably, select a US location for better results. In this post, we’ve shared four methods to fix an iPhone not opening Spotify links. If you’ve tried them all and none worked, contact Spotify app support or Apple Support for further assistance.
