/mobile QR code always redirects to App Store instead of opening session in Claude iOS app

Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by kshastryp Closed Mar 6, 2026

Description

The /mobile command generates a QR code to continue a CLI session on the Claude mobile app. Scanning the QR code always redirects to the App Store page for the Claude app, even when the app is already installed and up to date.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run /mobile in Claude Code CLI
  2. Scan the generated QR code with iPhone camera
  3. Tap the link — redirects to App Store instead of opening the session in the Claude app

Expected Behavior

The QR code link should deep-link into the Claude iOS app and open the active CLI session.

Actual Behavior

The link always opens the App Store listing for the Claude app, regardless of whether the app is installed.

Troubleshooting Attempted

  • Confirmed Claude iOS app is installed and up to date
  • Tried scanning with system camera
  • Tried copying the URL and pasting into Safari
  • Tried force-quitting and reopening the Claude app
  • Regenerated the QR code with /mobile multiple times

Environment

  • Platform: macOS (Darwin 25.3.0)
  • Claude Code CLI (latest)
  • iOS (latest Claude app from App Store)

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