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Private messages - Android app

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toadinthebucket · 15/08/2025 00:03

I use the app. Had an email saying I have a private message. For some reason these aren't available on the app. However, I can't log in on the browser as it automatically redirects me to the app and I can't stop it. How can I see my message ?

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larkstar · 15/08/2025 00:44

Delete the app! You can always reinstall it again if you feel like it - takes a couple of minutes.

toadinthebucket · 15/08/2025 08:43

So then I have to delete and reinstall every time I get a message?? What a ridiculous system!

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larkstar · 15/08/2025 09:20

I thought you had one urgent message you wanted to see.

Try this:
On an Android phone. Go to settings->Apps->Mumsnet->Open by default and change the setting from "In the app" to "In your browser"

I don't use the app and almost never send or receive any messages. I think I did try the app but for some reason either didn't like it or see the point.

toadinthebucket · 15/08/2025 09:45

No? No urgent message. Thanks for the fix. I personally don't like the browser version and prefer the app. This has never been an issue before as I'd never received a message.

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MsDDxx · 15/08/2025 17:13

Are you clicking the link in the email which is taking you to the app? I have both, but always use the browser. I google MN and then log in that way. If you’re clicking on links it will open the app.

toadinthebucket · 15/08/2025 19:33

MsDDxx · 15/08/2025 17:13

Are you clicking the link in the email which is taking you to the app? I have both, but always use the browser. I google MN and then log in that way. If you’re clicking on links it will open the app.

No, I went through Google on my browser and logged in. It wouldn't let me see it until I'd deleted the app. So great functionality there MN!

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