How do I quickly search inside my Firefox OS phone?
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- Creator: Joni
- Comment: updated for 2.0
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- Reviewed by: heyjoni
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Firefox OS's Adaptive app search feature completely erases the lines between what is local to your device and what is on the web. When you want to find apps or documents, you can just type starting with a single word and the results will start to appear!
To create a consistent search experience for users, Firefox OS also provides a search framework for developers. This helps them implement search for their applications.
Here's how to do it:
- Tap the home button.
- Swipe to the right to open the search screen.
- Search for what you need.
- Tap what you see that is interesting to you.
See an app you like? Tap and hold the app icon and select .
- Go to your home screen by tapping the home button.
- Scroll up to the very top of the screen until you see the search field.
- Enter your search and watch the results appear as you type.
- Tap on the app that's interesting to you.
See an app you like? Add a shortcut to your home screen! Open the app, then tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen to bring up the toolbar. Tap the star icon and choose .
at the bottom of the screen to bring up the toolbar. Tap the star icon and choose .