Getting a link to open into browser from a text

[Android Central Question]

I have a Alcatel Android phone that I can't get it to open any links that was sent to me in a text it just gives me a white page & it also won't go back when I hit the back button & if I hit the home key it pulls up this stupid assistant thing that I just can't figure out & I am also having problems getting to other links while looking in browser & from my emails someone plz help I'm about so fed up with this replacement phone that they sent me from straight talk that I'm about ready to throw it out in the middle of the Rd & run over it a few times

 

[ManiacJoe]

Which phone?
Which version of android?
Which carrier?
Which SMS app?
Which web browser?
Which email program?

Does this problem happen on both wifi and cellular data?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Open the Messaging app, and tap Menu>Settings. Look in the settings menu for an option to open links within the app vs using an external browser.