iOS - run app deep link from system settings

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I see that some iOS apps allow running custom view controllers (or run app with deep link) from system settings. In example of LinkedIn app: Settings -> Notifications -> "LinkedIn Notifications Setting". Tapping on this button opens app and redirects to a custom viewController. How it is done?

I have found documentation about Setting Bundles it seems that this is limited to switches, input fields etc. No deep linking options there:(
How is this achieved? Any limitations to system versions etc?

zpasternack · Answer

You must include .providesAppNotificationSettings as one of the options when requesting notifications permission.
UNUserNotificationCenter.current().requestAuthorization(options: [.alert, .badge, .sound, .providesAppNotificationSettings]) { ... }

Then, make sure your app delegate conforms to UNUserNotificationCenterDelegate and implement userNotificationCenter(_:openSettingsFor:). Present your custom VC in that method.
UNUserNotificationCenterDelegate Reference
Another useful article on new (iOS 12+) notification stuff

iOS - run app deep link from system settings

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