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Add the Firefox Assistant widget to your home screen to search Firefox without launching the browser.

Firefox Assistant lets you [[Search Firefox instantly on your Android home screen | search Firefox on your Android home screen]] without launching the browser. Here's how to add the widget to your home screen to search even faster: [[Image:search widget android]] {note}To find out which version of Android you're using, please refer to your device documentation.{/note} =Android 5 and up= #Press down on any empty spot on your Android home screen. #Tap ''Widgets''. #Tap the ''Firefox Beta'' widget from the list. #;[[Image:addfxsearchwidget]] #;The Firefox Assistant appears on your home screen. #Resize the Firefox Assistant widget if necessary. You can also set the Firefox Assistant widget as your default phone assistance app from your ''Settings > Default Apps'' screen. =Prior to Android 5= #Tap the '''All Apps''' button on your home screen. #Tap on the ''Widgets'' panel, or swipe to the right to get to it. #Tap the ''Firefox Search'' widget to add it to your home screen. <br />'''Tip''' You have to hold the widget down and drag it to your home screen. #Resize the Firefox Assistant widget if necessary. You can also set the Firefox Assistant widget as your default phone assistance app from your ''Settings > Default Apps'' screen.