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[ENG] Open Geocaching app from email

Andre edited this page Apr 7, 2022 · 1 revision

If you want to open a geocache in your preferred geocaching app directly from a publish mail, long press the link in the email.

You will see the following menu

Long press link

Select Share... to get the default share sheet. Scroll down to find the gcAE action. If you can not find it, scroll down to the very bottom and select Edit Actions.... Enable gcAE and optional add it as a favorite to have it at the top of your action list.

Share menu

If you click the gcAE action, a local notification will be send. You need to click this notification to open the geocache in the geocaching app.

Notifications are necessary, because of some iOS restrictions. Action extensions are not allowed to just open any app.

If you do not see the notification, you need to give gcAE permission for Banner notifications. Please go to the general Settings App and Select Notifications. Find gcAE in the list and allow Banners.

Calendar notification