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Extensions are changed on download

I realize that if a file is served with mime type Content-Type: application/pgp-encrypted, then its extension is changed by Firefox on Android to ".pgp". Apparently, Fire… (read more)

I realize that if a file is served with mime type Content-Type: application/pgp-encrypted, then its extension is changed by Firefox on Android to ".pgp". Apparently, Firefox for Android likes to modify extensions based on mime type.

Can this behavior be disabled?

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how to block pop-ups?

One of the sites I like to visit just started doing pop-up ads. I thought I had them blocked. How do I block pop-ups? I cannot seem to find in the in the settings? … (read more)

One of the sites I like to visit just started doing pop-up ads. I thought I had them blocked. How do I block pop-ups? I cannot seem to find in the in the settings?

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Translation

Which translation platform do you use for your built-in service? If I wanted to use DEEPL, how do I make it the default service? I already have it as an extension … (read more)

Which translation platform do you use for your built-in service?

If I wanted to use DEEPL, how do I make it the default service?

I already have it as an extension

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translation extension on firefox

Translation extension on firefox doesn't have an option for translating Chinese. I downloaded all the available languages and Chinese was not among them however I have fo… (read more)

Translation extension on firefox doesn't have an option for translating Chinese. I downloaded all the available languages and Chinese was not among them however I have found in the past that Chinese is the language which I most often come across sites,web pages, apps,etc written in and needing translated into English.

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Nothing happens when long tap on so many images on random sites (not just google search)

Is there a way to fix it or a nice extension to get this going? Example: in the feed of 9gag I can long tap and save the image. But if i open the post, nothing happens wh… (read more)

Is there a way to fix it or a nice extension to get this going?

Example: in the feed of 9gag I can long tap and save the image. But if i open the post, nothing happens when long tapping on the image. For webms it works for both, the feed and the post... ?!

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Installing self-distributed addons on firefox for android

Since my addon was unlisten from AMO and I've been told to self-distribute it cause the audience is too small, I created a website that hosts it. Installation works fine … (read more)

Since my addon was unlisten from AMO and I've been told to self-distribute it cause the audience is too small, I created a website that hosts it. Installation works fine on desktop, on mobile it just downloads the file.

Is there any way to distribute this addon for mobile users?

I used .xpi file that I downloaded from AMO page and response has correct content-type headers. I distribute it here if anyone wants to check whats going on https://ifv.banocean.com

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I am getting an "access denied" when I try to use online banking. The bank said it may be an extension issue.

I am getting an "access denied" when I try to use online banking. The bank said it may be an extension issue. They suggest I use another search engine such as Edge or Chr… (read more)

I am getting an "access denied" when I try to use online banking. The bank said it may be an extension issue. They suggest I use another search engine such as Edge or Chrome. Both offer too much "bloatware" for me.

I really would like to find a way to continue using Firefox.

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