What's New in Firefox OS?
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- Revision id: 47523
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- Creator: Michael Verdi
- Comment: Updated article links, updated messages, contacts & bluetooth sections
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- Reviewed by: Verdi
- Is approved? Yes
- Is current revision? No
- Ready for localization: Yes
- Readied for localization:
- Readied for localization by: hermina_condei
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Here's an overview of all the great new features included in the Firefox OS 1.1 upgrade.
- Not sure what version of Firefox OS you have? Here's how to find out.
- Learn how to check for updates and install them.
Note: Your device manufacturer, together with your service provider, is responsible for providing Firefox OS system updates to you.
Table of Contents
Improved Messages app now has MMS features
- Add pictures, audio and video to your messages - just tap the paperclip
button to the left of the message field.
- Chat with a whole group - use the contacts button
to add multiple people to a message.
- Type a URL in a message and it automatically becomes a working link that will open in the browser.
To learn more, see Send messages
Download files from the browser
- Long-tap on a music, image or video file to download it to the Music, Gallery or Video app. For the details, see Download music, photos and videos.
Adaptive Search now on the home screen
On some devices with Firefox OS v1.1, Adaptive Search has moved to the home screen. Just unlock your phone and it's right there - no need to swipe to the right. Learn how it works.
Search your music
- Pull down on any screen in the Music app to reveal the new search bar. For more, see Play and manage music
Import contacts from more places
- Now you can import contacts from Gmail, Outlook and Hotmail.
- Easily add new contacts from phone calls, messages or email.
To learn how, see Add, manage and share contacts.
Share files over Bluetooth
- Bluetooth transfer is now available in the share menu of the Gallery and Video apps.
To learn how to pair a device and share files, see Share files using Bluetooth.