Getting started with the Firefox for Android tablet browser

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This article describes how to get started with the Firefox for Android tablet browser.

Note: Tablets with screens smaller than 7" do not use the tablet browser by default. For those tablets including phablets like the Samsung Galaxy Note I, II and III, see Get started with Firefox for Android.

How do I know if my device is supported?

To install the Firefox for Android tablet browser, refer to the following articles:

The following image shows the Firefox mobile tablet interface in landscape mode.

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The following image shows the Firefox mobile tablet interface in portrait mode.

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Where are the tablet navigation controls?

The navigation and menus are across the top of the screen, from left to right, as shown in the following screenshot:


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  • Tabs icon - Displays the number of open tabs, tap to show tabs in the sidebar. To hide the tabs in landscape mode, swipe left across the black tab margin.
  • Location bar - Tap the location bar to access your history and bookmarks. Or type an address or search term, then press Enter on the soft keyboard to go.
  • Reload page - Tap to reload the page.
  • Bookmark site - Tap the star to add a site to your bookmarks list.
  • Main Menu - Tap to access Share, Save as PDF, Find in Page, Request Desktop Site, Clear Site Settings, Add-ons, Downloads, Settings, and Quit.



How do I watch videos on my tablet?

See How do I watch Flash videos with Firefox for Android?.


How do I find my bookmarks and history?

  1. Open the Awesome Screen by tapping in the Title bar at the top of any page or by tapping the plus + on the Tab.
  • Tap the Bookmarks tab to view your Bookmarks.
  • Tap the History tab to go to the list of your recently viewed sites.

How do I view the Desktop version of web pages?

  1. Tap Menu and then tap Request Desktop Site.

The page reloads as it would appear on your desktop.