Deeplink ignored in Dev Mode — always loads “/”

Shop Minis
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Hi everyone,
I set the Initial Path using q in Dev Mode, but the mini app still ignores it and always loads /, on both iOS and Android.

Is this a known issue or am I missing something?

Thanks!

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Yup, same here, even though changing the path does change the QR pattern.

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Hey!

Yes I think you’re right that there’s an issue with deeplinks from the qr code screen that use query strings - could you both send me the:

  • custom deeplink you are trying to test
  • what you enter in the qr code screen
  • the deeplink that is generated
  • details about what happens when you try to scan the code
  • if the mini loads can you also show me the output from const {hash, path, queryParams} = useDeeplink()

I’ve created a ticket to fix this (internal id #88952) but it would be great if you could help me with those details so I can verify the fix - thanks!

Full deeplink URL format for a mini
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@steve-t-shopify

1) custom deeplink you are trying to test:

https://shop.app/mini/[handle]/list/123?devParams=eyJkZXZ...

2) what you enter in the qr code screen

/list/123

3) the deeplink that is generated

See 1)

4) details about what happens when you try to scan the code

It opens the mini, but on the root page (/).

5) if the mini loads can you also show me the output from const {hash, path, queryParams} = useDeeplink()

Hash: “"

Path: “/list/123"

queryParams: {}

So we have to navigate to the deeplink ourselves I guess? I thought useDeeplink was for generating a deep link, not for reading it! In the documentation it says:

Your Mini will open directly to the specified path

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I applied this and it fixed the issue:

 const { path, queryParams } = useDeeplink();
  const navigate = useNavigateWithTransition();

  // Handle deeplink
  useEffect(() => {
    if (path && path !== ROUTES.HOME) {
      navigate(ROUTES.HOME, { replace: true });
      navigate(`${path}${queryParams ? `?${queryParams}` : ""}`);
    }
  }, [path, queryParams]);
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Thanks @steve-t-shopify tested it today on the latest SDK, works like a charm!

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Yes currently it is not automatically linked to your router but I agree this would be more intuitive - I’ll add this to the ticket I already created (internal id #88952)

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