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Firefox instalation on Android 12

I have just reactivated a (duplicate) computer which I have only used 2 or3 times in the last year. I have been asked to re-input my Firefox password. Now it wants me to … (read more)

I have just reactivated a (duplicate) computer which I have only used 2 or3 times in the last year. I have been asked to re-input my Firefox password. Now it wants me to sync Firefox with my (android) phone.

For some reason, Firefox has not been installed on my phone, although other browsers that I have never previously heard of seem to have auto-installed themselves.

I have tried to download the "no fuss" version of Firefox, but it is asking for credit card details. Other browsers allowed me to skip this step, but Firefox will not allow me to proceed, and does not provide a "skip" facillity.

I ABSOLUTELY REFUSE to allow my credit card details to be stored on my phone or in a browser. Storing the credit card data would not confer any advantage, because I have multiple credit cards, and I select the card for each transaction according to my location, the currency being billed, and whether the card offers cashback or loyalty points for the type of transaction I am making.

Has anybody else encountered this problem ?

Asked by ken.speakman 1 month ago

Last reply by Paul 1 month ago

I rebooted my iOS on Macbook and all my bookmarks are gone. They never came back when I signed in. They were still on my phone. I tried Sync. Now all my bookmarks off my phone are gone!

The subject says it all. Catastrophic Macbook failure where I had to reboot the entire system. Luckily my phone still was signed into my Firefox account so I thought my … (read more)

The subject says it all.

Catastrophic Macbook failure where I had to reboot the entire system. Luckily my phone still was signed into my Firefox account so I thought my bookmarks were safe. When I redownloaded and signed into Firefox from my Macbook I had no Bookmarks, no backup file, clicked sync, nothing happened. I still had all my bookmarks on my iPhone Firefox there and tried sync there.

Instead of syncing all my existing bookmarks or giving me a warning I was going to sync my Macbook(missing all bookmarks) to my iPhone(still had all bookmarks) it sync'd to now the iphone having no bookmarks, account passwords or cookies.

I have read through all the articles, I have tried to contact any support. Please help.

Thanks, Garrrett

Asked by gcadou 1 month ago

Last reply by NoahSUMO 1 month ago

Firefox sync

Firefox recently crashed on my PC and i had to restart from an old Bookmarks HTML file i had. the Bookmarks were from 2 months ago and my mobile is still in present Book… (read more)

Firefox recently crashed on my PC and i had to restart from an old Bookmarks HTML file i had. the Bookmarks were from 2 months ago and my mobile is still in present Bookmark mode. how can i get the Bookmarks from my phone to sync with my PC, so as not to replace my mobile with the PCs "new" bookmarks?

thanks much

Asked by hazelludlow 4 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 4 months ago

lost data

hello.i recently formatted my phone.and now i re installed firefox and logged in toy account.but there is no data in my browser such as passwords and bookmarks and any th… (read more)

hello.i recently formatted my phone.and now i re installed firefox and logged in toy account.but there is no data in my browser such as passwords and bookmarks and any thing.please help me.what happened to my data?.thnx

Asked by mohamad.th73 3 months ago

Last reply by Paul 3 months ago

export passwords from laptop to Motorola Mobile phone

I need someone to help me figure out how to export my Firefox passwords to my mobile phone. I'm trying to follow the instructions that are on the laptop but I'm just tota… (read more)

I need someone to help me figure out how to export my Firefox passwords to my mobile phone. I'm trying to follow the instructions that are on the laptop but I'm just totally baffled. PLEASE HELP! YEAH HOW DO I SEND THE MOTHERFUCKER

Asked by Stephanie 3 months ago

Last reply by Khalid 3 months ago

Sync android to desktop

The online directions say that after logging in to Firefox on the desktop, that I should open the android app, click Settings and the click Sync and Save. But there is no… (read more)

The online directions say that after logging in to Firefox on the desktop, that I should open the android app, click Settings and the click Sync and Save. But there is no Sync icon (see attachment) on the phone(android 14). On the laptop if I click on dd another Device it just takes me back to the same instructions. How do I sync the phone and computer?

Asked by Dr J 3 months ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 3 months ago

Passwords

I just purchased an android tablet to replace my old one. I'd like to transfer all of the log in names and passwords saved in Mozilla to the new tablet. Is there a way to… (read more)

I just purchased an android tablet to replace my old one. I'd like to transfer all of the log in names and passwords saved in Mozilla to the new tablet. Is there a way to do that?

Asked by 19mark45 3 months ago

Last reply by Khalid 3 months ago

Firefox for Android not Syncing with Desktop, despite connection being made.

Edit: A few hours later, and it magically works perfectly, feel free to close this. Annoyed at loss of data and it randomly fixing itself, but whatever. Sorry to anyone l… (read more)

Edit: A few hours later, and it magically works perfectly, feel free to close this. Annoyed at loss of data and it randomly fixing itself, but whatever. Sorry to anyone looking at this trying to find a solution as i did.

As in title, for context for a while I've been having minor issue with sync between these two devices, with the syncing being unreliable, often taking trying multiple times, closing and reopening mobile app, and opening a new tab to try and prompt a successful sync, as often the sync would "happen" but the tabs open on the mobile device would be outdated ones.

Today, sync failed to work at all, on both parts (Dekstop app, and android app), i couldn't see tabs from the other device on either device. Trying to resolve this issue, i relogged on both devices, set up and signed out of sync multiple times, disabled and enabled sync again, deleted mobile app cache and tried again, and even reinstalled mobile app and logged in again (which to my surprise, also wiped all my tabs, history, settings, which is quite an annoyance, but I'll leave as a loss). To note, both firefox PC and Android have autoupdate on, dekstop is up to date, though i think i noticed firefox app updating yesterday.

I have read through other firefox sync articles, but none of them provided a working solution. For information, i have noticed something that may be a hint or nothing , please see image attached (nr1). Another thing I've noticed is firefox view not showing it recognizes a connection, image attached (nr2). I am also providing an image of my connected services page, showing the desktop sign on and mobile sign in (whose last connected date does not update), image attached (nr3). Another curiosity is the refresh button in that page, when clicked, perpetually showing as "in progress", but not resolving or updating when i log in mobile app, to see that change only refreshing the page worked.

I really hope for some help with solving this issue. Firefox sync despite its unreliability has been a very convenient tool for me. Naturally if any extra info is needed, i am ready to provide it.

Asked by ChmielarzDominik 2 months ago

Last reply by Khalid 2 months ago

Sync Open Tabs From Old Phone to New Phone

Trying to sync/share open tabs on my old phone to my new phone. Tried selecting Share>Share all tabs>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Each time I've tried that, it says Unabl… (read more)

Trying to sync/share open tabs on my old phone to my new phone. Tried selecting Share>Share all tabs>Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Each time I've tried that, it says Unable to send

Hoping for some help.

Asked by junior426 2 months ago

Last reply by Khalid 2 months ago

won't sync collections after Android factory reset, even though bookmarks did

Sync collections after Android factory reset, have Firefox on desktop that is synced, but the new Android install synced bookmarks but not collections, of which i have ma… (read more)

Sync collections after Android factory reset, have Firefox on desktop that is synced, but the new Android install synced bookmarks but not collections, of which i have many, or did.

I'm sure I've just missed a step, but been reading for 3 weeks now .... any idea's?

Asked by Richard Barnes 2 months ago

Last reply by Paul 2 months ago