Is there a way to install Firefox Beta on my smart phone by downloading it to my computer and then transferring it to my android phone.
This is a new phone and I don't want to accept Google's Terms to access the internet. I don't trust Google with my privacy any further than I can throw them.
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Thanks guys. This put me on the right track and I will follow up with the android forum. Appreciate the help.
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You can download beta from http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/releases/58.0b9/
I found were to download the app. My concern is would it try to install on my computer when I downloaded it and if not...what folder do I transfer it to on my phone and how do I start the install.
You can download the current Beta build of Firefox for Android at https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/android/beta/all/
The .apk file is not going to install on Windows as even if it was a .exe file you would need to still run it yourself.
Transfer the apk file to your phone and open the file in a file manager application on your device. You may need to toggle a setting to allow apps from Unknown Sources or such.
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Hi birddogz42, you may want to try an Android forum for advice on transferring files via USB cable and how to sideload them. I've used this site from time to time:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/
I think there is zero chance Windows will try to install a .apk file, but if you right-click the link and use Save Link As, then Firefox shouldn't even provide the option of directly opening the file.
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Thanks guys. This put me on the right track and I will follow up with the android forum. Appreciate the help.