Cannot open file using URL scheme in iPad version of Obsidian

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Steps to reproduce

  1. Create a file “Test file” in root directory of Personal vault
  2. Copy file URL using Obsidian share menu
    obsidian://open?vault=Personal&file=Test%20file
  3. Paste URL into Safari
  4. First attempt sometimes works; after that, fails every time

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes

Expected result

Should be able to open a file using the Obsidian URL scheme.

Actual result

File fails to open; page displayed is “No file is open”

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Operating system: ios 18.5 (Apple iPad16,3)
Obsidian version: 1.8.10 (197)
API version: v1.8.10
Login status: logged in
Language: en
Catalyst license: insider
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: on

RECOMMENDATIONS:
none


Additional information

Bug is not present using an iPhone (iOS 18.5) or MacBook Pro (MacOS 15.5).
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let me know if this still happens with Obsidian 1.9.x, when you get it

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