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DNS over HTTPS is undermining my family DNS filter. Can I password protect the DNS settings or other solution?

Hello all, I had been using firefox as the standard browser for years, but since the DNS-over-HTTPS feature I have had trouble with protecting my family on the web via D… (read more)

Hello all,

I had been using firefox as the standard browser for years, but since the DNS-over-HTTPS feature I have had trouble with protecting my family on the web via DNS filtering. Currently the only solution that has worked is to use a different browser (the Spin browser, for whoever is interested). I have Firefox blocked using the Android family link feature (and they can't install new apps without permission). Personally, I would love to move everyone back to Firefox, but I can't find a way to do it safely. Is there a way to effectively disable DNS-over-HTTPS such that it can't be changed (kids are pretty quick at figuring out that they can just go to the settings and figuring out that they can turn the feautre back on). A parental control feature would be ideal, so I can just set the DNS-over-HTTPS to use the family DNS filter in a way they can't turn it off. Does anyone have an helpful solution, or is Firefox dead for family protection?

Respectfully, Andrew

Asked by Andrew Davis 1 year ago

Answered by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

virses

It say my phone is comerpiced whith virsies i have tryed to clean my phone but i dont understand a lot of the meening i am 71 yrs old i never used thephone only to look a… (read more)

It say my phone is comerpiced whith virsies i have tryed to clean my phone but i dont understand a lot of the meening i am 71 yrs old i never used thephone only to look at some adds

Asked by michaelwarriner194 1 month ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 month ago

Help me

Am not able to upload files in job application when I click choose files it takes me back to the same link thus not able to complete in my job application am really stres… (read more)

Am not able to upload files in job application when I click choose files it takes me back to the same link thus not able to complete in my job application am really stressed

Asked by maina joseck 1 month ago

waiting

I cant seem to operate the features and notice features like someone sending me links and messages it all needs to light up blue so I can break it down. Please make every… (read more)

I cant seem to operate the features and notice features like someone sending me links and messages it all needs to light up blue so I can break it down. Please make everything easier to use

Asked by Ashley Mitchell 3 weeks ago

How to sync android and computer messaging and to display sent messages on android.

Just purchased and set up Thunderbird on new Samsung Galaxy S25 phone. Message inbox works but Sent, trash, and no other message box displays. How to correct and set up. … (read more)

Just purchased and set up Thunderbird on new Samsung Galaxy S25 phone. Message inbox works but Sent, trash, and no other message box displays. How to correct and set up. Also how do you sync android Thunderbird phone app. w computer Thunderbird program. When I delete an inbox message on phone it is not deleted on computer Thunderbird program and vice versa . Computer is new build running Windows 11. Thanks for assistance. Techs at Verizon were unable to help.

Asked by Richard McClerin 1 month ago

Last reply by Richard McClerin 1 month ago

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App Permissions: "download files without notification"

Hi everyone. I hope you're doing well. So, I've been thinking about downloading the Firefox browser for Android but I am worried. I saw this among the app permissions o… (read more)

Hi everyone. I hope you're doing well.

So, I've been thinking about downloading the Firefox browser for Android but I am worried.

I saw this among the app permissions on Google Play Store: "download files without notification". And I am worried.

And I need to know:

- What files does Firefox download without notification?

- Why does Firefox download files without notification?

- When does Firefox download files without notification?

- Why and how should I trust an app to the have the ability to download anything it desires at anytime it desires without my knowledge or my choice to accept or decline?

Could you please help me and tell how this app is safe?

Thanks. Have a good day!

Asked by 🌞 1 year ago

Answered by TyDraniu 1 year ago

590 years

Cant sign in to scan code to sync devices. I will be 99 years old trying to do what you say i must but there is no sign in I think Firefox would be great if i ever som… (read more)

Cant sign in to scan code to sync devices.

I will be 99 years old trying to do what you say i must but there is no sign in

I think Firefox would be great if i ever somehow manage to go here do this do that.

I am trying to sync my android and laptop Firefox if i live long enough to do your contortions

And I CANT SUBMIT THIS with tapping the SUBMIT KEY 50 times so far

Waste of time

Asked by KC 1 month ago

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Sync and save data?

I'm trying to sync data from my computer to my phone. When I go to the settings, there is NO "sync and save data " option on my phone. So, how then do I sync and sav… (read more)

I'm trying to sync data from my computer to my phone. When I go to the settings, there is NO "sync and save data " option on my phone. So, how then do I sync and save?

Asked by Paul Kossa 7 months ago

Last reply by Paul Kossa 7 months ago

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Button to disable "Thought-provoking stories" (Pocket?) missing

Hi, I want to disable the "Thought-provoking stories" shortcuts from the home / new tab page on Android. Following the other forum posts and https://support.mozilla.org/… (read more)

Hi, I want to disable the "Thought-provoking stories" shortcuts from the home / new tab page on Android.

Following the other forum posts and https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/hide-pocket-recommendations-firefox there should be a switch for "Thought-provoking stories" under Settings - Homepage - Shortcuts, but I don't see it. What can I do? Thank you for your help.


130.0 (Build #2016041319), hg-b73ccdf1f861+ GV: 130.0-20240829075237 AS: 130.0

Asked by alx.schlueter 1 year ago

Answered by alx.schlueter 1 year ago

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Fennec F-Droid 142 has problems loading pages on Android 16 QPR2 beta 1

Ever since the Fennec F-Droid 142 update, Fennec has trouble loading pages properly, even when you currently have Internet access. This happens when you try to access any… (read more)

Ever since the Fennec F-Droid 142 update, Fennec has trouble loading pages properly, even when you currently have Internet access. This happens when you try to access any page directly from the home page and from the status bar from within the app, and the page tries to connect but completely stalls with loading as a result. This issue is not affected by the in-app mini browser view that pops up when tapping a link in another app to preview in Fennec or when you have any other app open that uses the Android System WebView (or in most cases, any WebKit based browser, as it doesn't have to be the Android System WebView most the time for this bug to go away!) for loading content, which in fact this strange bug in Fennec will go away as a result.

This issue is only addressed in Fennec F-Droid 142 and does not affect any other forks of Firefox or even the proper upstream versions of Firefox where this issue does not occur. This issue only occurs every time after restarting your Android device, in fact the one that I'm using is a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I have also reported this issue directly to Google engineers so that they know what might be going on. Given that I'm on a beta version of Android 16 (QPR2 beta 1), this is to be expected. Thank you all so much as hopefully someone at Mozilla will have a small patch ready for when Fennec 143 goes into testing pretty soon!

Asked by RinRin Blissgreen 4 months ago

Answered by RinRin Blissgreen 4 months ago

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disabling "Firefox suggests" URLs - Android

How can I remove "Firefox suggests" URLs from the address/search bar on Android? I found the help article "Firefox Suggest for Mobile" (last updated 4/22/24) but when I f… (read more)

How can I remove "Firefox suggests" URLs from the address/search bar on Android? I found the help article "Firefox Suggest for Mobile" (last updated 4/22/24) but when I follow its directions, I only see the first 3 toggleable options. "Suggestions from Firefox" and "Suggestions from sponsors" don't appear at all. The suggested URLs are frequently sites I have never been to and never want to go to, and their appearance is extremely irritating. Attached is a screenshot of the settings page as it appears to me, with only 3 options.

Asked by inkedphoenix 1 year ago

Last reply by Karen Guy 1 year ago

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Could we add an auto-close tab option for Android?

Just as the title goes. I've been using Mozilla Firefox on desktop since 2005. The best hands down browser ever. I started using Firefox on android back in 2019. I stil… (read more)

Just as the title goes. I've been using Mozilla Firefox on desktop since 2005. The best hands down browser ever. I started using Firefox on android back in 2019.

I still love the android version, but my only problem with it is tabs. They stay open constantly. In the desktop application you close out and all the tabs close. In the android version I swipe up and there still there next time I load in. I don't like this at all. Unless I quit out of Firefox from the submenu, the tabs will stay open indefinitely.

I was hoping Mozilla could add an option to auto close tabs in 6 hours or something like that. Or close out tabs when I swipe up in android.

I have moved about 20 friends and family to Firefox and it's always going to be Firefox from now on. You guys rock!

Asked by SuMo Bot 1 year ago

Last reply by Khalid 1 year ago

AI slop

The only reason I even use Firefox is to avoid AI slop. Way to take a hammer to your own nuts, Firefox. If the new CEO intends to continue implementing AI "improvements" … (read more)

The only reason I even use Firefox is to avoid AI slop. Way to take a hammer to your own nuts, Firefox. If the new CEO intends to continue implementing AI "improvements" to the browser, I'm done.

Asked by Kalli Kalpakoff 1 month ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 1 month ago