Branch Links Cutoff in iMessage

[captaincole]

When generating a branch link we dynamically create the link based on a specific item people are trying to find.

    Branch.createBranchUniversalObject(props).then((res) => {
        branchUniversalObj = res;

        let props = {
          $deeplink_path: '/app/challenge/' + this.challenge._id
        };

        let analytics = {
          channel: 'in_app',
          feature: 'invite_challenge',
          campaign: 'in_app'
        };

        let message = '<insert message>';

        branchUniversalObj.showShareSheet(analytics, props, message);
      }).catch(function (err) {
        console.log('Universal Error: ' + JSON.stringify(err));
        // alert('Universal Object Error: ' + JSON.stringify(err))
      });

But when someone tries to share this with iMessage, the link gets cutoff

link looks like https://38plank.app.link/qifygS7kN (not an actual link)
Not sure what is causing iMessage to recognize the link oddly.

[ethanneff]

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. This is a known bug with our underlying iOS SDK for deep links which are copy-pasted into iMessage on iOS 11. The current workaround is for users to use sharesheet method to share links to iMessage instead of copy-paste.

This bug has been identified, fixed, and is currently in QA. I will update the Branch Cordova SDK and update you once it is live.

In the meantime, I apologize for this inconvenience.

[ethanneff]

Hello again,

I have just updated the Branch Cordova SDK to use the latest underlying Branch iOS SDK. I would recommend updating to the latest version 2.6.14. You can use this guide to update your Cordova Branch SDK. This version should fix the issue you were experiencing.

Thank you for your patience,

[captaincole]

Thanks @ethanneff . Will be updating today and testing.