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how to open the error console on the mobile firefox?

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own_miracle
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Hi! I was developing a website for android devices, and for my case Firefox exceeds all the other browsers. But the problem is I don't know how to open the error console, which is definitely necessary for a developer.

I have seen some guides like this: https://quality.mozilla.org/docs/mobile-firefox/firefox-mobile-enabling-the-error-console/ which seems rather helpful. However, I cannot open the "preference pane" as he said.

Any suggestions are welcome. I'm open whether to use the console via a remote computer, like what the Opera or Chrome does; or just view everything on the mobile device itself. I'll also appreciate it if anyone knows how to open the preference pane. I'm using Firefox 15 on Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Thanks~!

Hi! I was developing a website for android devices, and for my case Firefox exceeds all the other browsers. But the problem is I don't know how to open the error console, which is definitely necessary for a developer. I have seen some guides like this: https://quality.mozilla.org/docs/mobile-firefox/firefox-mobile-enabling-the-error-console/ which seems rather helpful. However, I cannot open the "preference pane" as he said. Any suggestions are welcome. I'm open whether to use the console via a remote computer, like what the Opera or Chrome does; or just view everything on the mobile device itself. I'll also appreciate it if anyone knows how to open the preference pane. I'm using Firefox 15 on Samsung Galaxy Tab. Thanks~!

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That article is dated. Please consult https://hacks.mozilla.org/2012/08/remote-debugging-on-firefox-for-android/

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Kevin
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That article is dated. Please consult https://hacks.mozilla.org/2012/08/remote-debugging-on-firefox-for-android/

Kevin
Kevin
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I have placed a note in the document you referenced directing readers to the Mozilla Hacks article or Android's adb logcat.

The preferences is the settings option in the main menu 3 dots in the upper right of the browser.

There is a large difference between Firefox mobile <=10 and Firefox for Android >=14. Almost all Firefox <=10 documentation is out of date.

own_miracle
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Thanks and that's solved.