With the increasing use of smartphones, many websites and applications have implemented phone links that automatically open the phone’s dialer when clicked. While this may be convenient for some, it can also be frustrating for others. If you are a Windows 10 user and want to disable these phone links, follow these simple steps.
Phone Settings
The first step to disabling phone links on your Windows 10 device is to access your phone settings. To do this, click on the Start menu and select “Settings” from the list of options. Alternatively, you can also press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings menu.
System Settings
Once you are in the Settings menu, click on the “System” option. This will open a new window with various system settings.
Default Apps
In the left-hand menu, click on “Default apps.” This will bring up a list of default apps for different actions on your device.
Choose Default Apps by Protocol
Scroll down until you see the “Choose default apps by protocol” option and click on it. This will open a list of protocols and their associated default apps.
Find “Tel” Protocol
Scroll down until you find the “Tel” protocol. This is the protocol used for phone links.
Change Default App
Click on the current default app listed under the “Tel” protocol. A drop-down menu will appear with a list of available apps. Select “None” from the list to disable the phone link function.
Repeat for “Telprompt” Protocol
In addition to the “Tel” protocol, there is also a “Telprompt” protocol used for phone links. Follow the same steps as above to change the default app for this protocol to “None.”
Test the Changes
Once you have changed the default apps for both the “Tel” and “Telprompt” protocols, test the changes by clicking on a phone link. Instead of automatically opening the phone’s dialer, the link should now prompt you to choose an app to open it with.
Revert Changes
If you ever want to re-enable phone links on your Windows 10 device, simply follow the same steps and choose a default app for the “Tel” and “Telprompt” protocols.
Conclusion
Disabling phone links on your Windows 10 device can help prevent accidental calls and improve your browsing experience. By following these simple steps, you can easily change the default apps for the “Tel” and “Telprompt” protocols and disable phone links. Have you encountered any issues with phone links on your device? Let us know in the comments.