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Marvel Prototype Won't Open in iOS App

Status
Workaround available
platforms:
iOS
updated:
November 15, 2026
reports:
2
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RUNBOOK · marvel/prototype-wont-open-in-ios-app3 FIXES

// quick answer

Open the share link in mobile Safari and tap 'Open in App'; if it still fails, play the prototype in the browser from the Share URL instead.

Most likely fix: Use Safari and Open in App

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

  1. FIX 1Use Safari and Open in App

    1. 01Open the Share URL in mobile Safari
    2. 02Tap 'Open in App'
    3. 03Install the Marvel app if redirected to the App Store
    Did this fix it?
  2. FIX 2Play in the browser instead

    1. 01Open the Share URL in a mobile browser
    2. 02Play the prototype directly there
    Did this fix it?
  3. FIX 3Check the login requirement

    1. 01Marvel has a team setting that requires users to log in to view prototypes
    2. 02Disable it or ask the viewer to sign in
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

A client taps your Marvel link and the prototype does not open in the Marvel iPhone or iPad app.

Why it happens

  • C-01Link opened in an in-app browser instead of Safari
  • C-02App not installed (Safari redirects to the App Store)
  • C-03Project requires login to view prototypes

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  • marvel open in app

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