Some apps redirect all external links through their servers. This breaks intent filters (which means you can't open Play Store links with the Play Store, GitHub links with the GitHub app, etc - you're forced to use a browser to get past the redirection.)
This module removes the crappy link redirection/masking/tracking globally.
Also, if URL unshortening is enabled, the module will also try to resolve shortened URLs before opening them. This means that e.g. shortened links leading to YouTube (for example: http://bit.ly/1gf00Wo) can be directly opened in the YouTube app.
Author(s):
GermainZ
Support/Discussion URL:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603868
Source code URL:
https://github.com/GermainZ/CrappaLinks
Package:
com.germainz.crappalinks
Version name:
2.8
Release type:
Stable (low risk of bugs)
Download:
com.germainz.crappalinks_v29_74a6c5.apk(124.5 KB)
Number of downloads:
145,049 in total · 33 in the last 24 hours
MD5 checksum:
74a6c58277f5b15036851befafba1bd2
Uploaded on:
Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 22:39
Changes:
New supported shorteners: htn.to, trib.al, mhlthm.ag, nerdi.st, pulse.me, y2u.be, feedproxy.google.com, mdk.toNew supported maskers: news.google.com, mandrillapp.comOther minor improvements.The request form has been slightly updated. The responses can now be viewed publicly (personal contact information has been removed from past submissions) so you can see the progress if you want: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_yFYH0K2FZnFaiUO8JGAQDvVNjt2imxm...