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

Firefox lets you [[Search Firefox instantly on your Android home screen | search Firefox on your Android home screen]] without launching the browser. [[Image:Firefox Widget]] {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'' widget from the list. #;[[Image:Adding the Firefox Widget]] #;The Firefox widget appears on your home screen. #Resize the Firefox widget if necessary. You can also set Firefox as your default phone assistance app from your ''Settings > Default Apps'' screen. For additional information, see [[Manage my default search engines on Firefox for Android]]. =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'' 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 widget if necessary. You can also set the Firefox widget as your default phone assistance app from your ''Settings > Default Apps'' screen. For additional information, see [[Manage my default search engines on Firefox for Android]].