This article gives answers to frequently asked questions about Firefox for mobile. __TOC__ =Download and install Firefox for mobile= ==Will Firefox for mobile work on my device?== Firefox for Android requires Android 2.1 or higher and a device with an ARMv7 processor, see [[Will Firefox work on my mobile device?]] for the full list of supported and tested devices. ==iPhone user? Get Firefox Home== Firefox Home gives you instant access to your Firefox desktop history, open tabs and bookmarks on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Download Firefox Home for free in the iTunes store, first you will need a Firefox Sync account, see [[How to set up Firefox Home on your iPhone]]. ==How do I install Firefox for mobile?== Go to http://firefox.com/m to access the download button or tap the Android Market (Google Play) icon on your Android device and search for ''Firefox Browser''. If your device doesn't have Google Play access, you can use the QR code or links from the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Platforms/Android#Download_Firefox Mozilla FTP site], but you will need to install updates manually. ==How do I migrate from Opera or Dolphin browser to Firefox for mobile?== You can sync Opera or Dolphin to your desktop browser and import your data to Firefox. Then, add Firefox for mobile to your [/sync Firefox Sync] account to access it on your mobile device. =Get started with Firefox for mobile= ==How do I zoom?== Double-tap an area of the screen to zoom into that area or pinch, see [[How do I zoom in and out of a website?]] for screenshots and tips. ==How do I open a new tab?== {for not m14} Tap the title bar or swipe right and tap the new tab icon at the bottom of the sidebar. The Awesome screen appears where you can search, or choose from your History or Bookmarks. {/for} {for m14} Tap the plus on the tab in the upper-right. The Awesome screen appears where you can search, or choose from your History or Bookmarks. Tap the tab again to show your open tabs and tap the plus to open a new tab. {/for} See [[How do I use tabs on mobile]] for screenshots and tips. {for m14} ==How do I enable plugins?== Tap to play Flash videos in Firefox for mobile. You can also enable flash to play by default in {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Settings} -> {button Plugins}, but you might want to read our [[How does Firefox mobile for Android provide secure mobile browsing?|security article]] first. {/for} ==How do I view the desktop version of sites?== {for not m14} Install the Phony add-on. Swipe left and tap the {button Gear}, then tap the {button puzzle-piece} tab to open the {button Add-ons} manager. Search for ''Phony'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. The Installing Add-on notification appears. Tap {button Gear}, then scroll to see the User agent item. Tap Default to change the user agent view to Desktop Firefox and then reload the page. {/for} {for m14} Install the Phony add-on from the {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Add-ons} manager. Tap the orange folder in the upper-right and search for ''Phony'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. The Installing Add-on notification appears. Tap {button Menu} -> {button Phony} to change the default User Agent view. See [[Firefox for Android Tutorials]] for a screencast tutorial. {/for} ==How do I change the search?== Tap the Location bar to type a search term, then select from one of the built-in search engines (Google, Amazon.com, Twitter, or Wikipedia). ==How do I copy and paste?== {for not m14} Long-tap a portion of text you want to copy and drag the handles to select the area. Then tap the selection to copy it (you will see a notification that text was copied to the clipboard). Long-tap in the field where you want to paste the text and select Paste from the menu. {/for} {for m14} Firefox 14 for mobile doesn't currently support copy / paste of web page text, copy / paste from the Location bar by long-tapping the Location bar and selecting the Copy menu item. {/for} {for m14} ==How do I hide the Location bar to get full screen browsing?== Install the Full Screen add-on from the {button Menu} ->{button More} -> Add-ons manager. Tap the orange folder in the upper-right and search for ''Full Screen'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. {/for} =Sync - Take your tabs and settings with you= You'll first need to create a Sync account in your desktop Firefox Preferences, then just pair it with your mobile using the easy setup code. Read the [[How do I sync Firefox between my desktop and mobile?|step-by-step instructions]]. =Configure mobile privacy and security settings= Learn about [[How does Firefox mobile for Android provide secure mobile browsing|secure mobile browsing with Firefox]]. ==How does Firefox for Android use the permissions it requests?== GPS location is used only when you choose to share your location with a website. Firefox never uses your location itself or shares it with a website without your permission. Firefox uses the Modify/delete SD card contents permission to save downloaded files to the SD card. Firefox uses the Take pictures and videos permission if you choose to take a picture with your device's built-in camera when a web page requests an image file to upload. Mozilla is committed to your privacy: [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/legal/privacy/firefox.html Firefox Privacy Policy]. ==How do I enable the Do-not-track feature?== Tell web sites not to track your browsing for advertising by tapping {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Settings} and enabling the Do Not Track check box. [[How do I turn on the Do-not-track feature on mobile?|Learn more]] ==How do I protect stored passwords?== Create a master password to protect others from logging into your sites by tapping {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Settings} and tapping the Use Master Password check box. ==How do I clear the history?== {for not m14} Install the Cleary add-on, then swipe right and tap the {button Gear} button to see your preferences. Tap the Clear private data row and tap the History {button Clear}. {/for} {for m14} Clear your browsing history by by tapping {button Menu} ->{button More} ->{button Settings} and tapping the Clear history setting. {/for} {for m14} ==How do I block flash-enabled ads?== Block ads by tapping {button Menu} ->{button More} ->{button Settings} and tapping the {button Plugins} item. Then, select Disabled to prevent flash-enabled ads from playing. {/for} =Get Android add-ons, customize controls, options and preferences= ==How do I get add-ons?== {for m14}Tap {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Add-ons}, then tap the orange folder to search for Android add-ons for your Firefox. {/for} [[How do I find and install add-ons?|Learn more]] {for m14} ==How do I change the size of the text?== Tap {button Menu} ->{button More} -> {button Settings} and tap the Font size to select small, medium, large and x-large. {/for} ==How do I change my language?== {for m14}To change your language, select the language when you download Firefox for Android from Google Play.{/for} [[How do I change my language on mobile?|Learn more]] {for m14} ==How do I add a shortcut to my home screen?== Tap the Location bar and long-tap an item in your bookmarks or history and then select Add to Home Screen. {/for} ==How do I add a bookmark?== {for m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark then tap the {button Menu} -> {button Star}. {/for} {for not m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark then swipe left and tap the {button Star}. {/for} ==How do I remove a bookmark?== {for m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark then tap the {button Menu} -> {button Star}. {/for} {for not m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark then swipe left and tap the {button Star} and select Remove. {/for} =Fix mobile slowness, crashing, error messages and other problems= ==How do I fix Swype text input?== You can adjust the Swype in your Android settings under the {button Menu} -> {button Settings} -> {button Language & keyboard} -> {button Swype}. Consider disabling Autospacing if you are having issues with extra spaces. ==Why is Firefox for mobile slow?== Check your network connection or try to reconnect to WiFi. You might also disable unneeded add-ons and disable Flash for a faster browsing experience.

This article gives answers to frequently asked questions about Firefox for mobile.

Download and install Firefox for mobile

Will Firefox for mobile work on my device?

Firefox for Android requires Android 2.1 or higher and a device with an ARMv7 processor, see Will Firefox work on my mobile device? for the full list of supported and tested devices.

iPhone user? Get Firefox Home

Firefox Home gives you instant access to your Firefox desktop history, open tabs and bookmarks on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Download Firefox Home for free in the iTunes store, first you will need a Firefox Sync account, see How to set up Firefox Home on your iOS device (iPhone and iPad).

How do I install Firefox for mobile?

Go to http://firefox.com/m to access the download button or tap the Android Market (Google Play) icon on your Android device and search for Firefox Browser. If your device doesn't have Google Play access, you can use the QR code or links from the Mozilla FTP site, but you will need to install updates manually.

How do I migrate from Opera or Dolphin browser to Firefox for mobile?

You can sync Opera or Dolphin to your desktop browser and import your data to Firefox. Then, add Firefox for mobile to your Firefox Sync account to access it on your mobile device.

Get started with Firefox for mobile

How do I zoom?

Double-tap an area of the screen to zoom into that area or pinch, see Zoom in and out of websites on Firefox for Android for screenshots and tips.

How do I open a new tab?

See How do I use tabs on mobile for screenshots and tips.

How do I view the desktop version of sites?

How do I change the search?

Tap the Location bar to type a search term, then select from one of the built-in search engines (Google, Amazon.com, Twitter, or Wikipedia).

How do I copy and paste?

Sync - Take your tabs and settings with you

You'll first need to create a Sync account in your desktop Firefox Preferences, then just pair it with your mobile using the easy setup code. Read the step-by-step instructions.

Configure mobile privacy and security settings

Learn about secure mobile browsing with Firefox.

How does Firefox for Android use the permissions it requests?

GPS location is used only when you choose to share your location with a website. Firefox never uses your location itself or shares it with a website without your permission. Firefox uses the Modify/delete SD card contents permission to save downloaded files to the SD card. Firefox uses the Take pictures and videos permission if you choose to take a picture with your device's built-in camera when a web page requests an image file to upload. Mozilla is committed to your privacy: Firefox Privacy Policy.

How do I enable the Do-not-track feature?

Tell web sites not to track your browsing for advertising by tapping Menu ->More -> Settings and enabling the Do Not Track check box. Learn more

How do I protect stored passwords?

Create a master password to protect others from logging into your sites by tapping Menu ->More -> Settings and tapping the Use Master Password check box.

How do I clear the history?

Get Android add-ons, customize controls, options and preferences

How do I get add-ons?

Tap Menu ->More -> Add-ons, then tap the orange folder to search for Android add-ons for your Firefox. Learn more

How do I change my language?

To change your language, select the language when you download Firefox for Android from Google Play. Learn more

How do I add a bookmark?

How do I remove a bookmark?

Fix mobile slowness, crashing, error messages and other problems

How do I fix Swype text input?

You can adjust the Swype in your Android settings under the Menu -> Settings -> Language & keyboard -> Swype. Consider disabling Autospacing if you are having issues with extra spaces.

Why is Firefox for mobile slow?

Check your network connection or try to reconnect to WiFi. You might also disable unneeded add-ons and disable Flash for a faster browsing experience.