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how do I disable autoplay video on Firefox on my phone?

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griz13
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I open tabs on Firefox on my phone and video autoplays in background tabs. I don't have unlimited data, and I don't like the sudden audio blaring out when I'm trying to be discreet. Is there any way to stop this? Other than this issue, I really like firefox. Thanks in advance for your help.

I open tabs on Firefox on my phone and video autoplays in background tabs. I don't have unlimited data, and I don't like the sudden audio blaring out when I'm trying to be discreet. Is there any way to stop this? Other than this issue, I really like firefox. Thanks in advance for your help.

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On Firefox 41 which we will release next Tuesday you can use an option in the settings to disable the automatic playback of video.

  • Firefox's 3 dot menu or the phone's menu button
  • settings
  • display
  • uncheck Allow autoplay
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Kevin
Kevin
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Chosen Solution

On Firefox 41 which we will release next Tuesday you can use an option in the settings to disable the automatic playback of video.

  • Firefox's 3 dot menu or the phone's menu button
  • settings
  • display
  • uncheck Allow autoplay
griz13
griz13 Question owner
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Thanks! That's awesome.

JimStinson
JimStinson
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That fixed one of my problems. The OTHER problem I have is autoplay in Firefox for Windows. Should be the latest version.

How do I stop it...it is annoying.

Jim Stinson