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How do the fingerprinter blocking levels work across Firefox's standard/strict/custom Enhanced Tracking Protection in Windows and Android?

I'm having trouble breaking down the specific behavior of fingerprinting protection for the 3 settings levels. According to the Windows release notes dated 1 October 2023… (read more)

I'm having trouble breaking down the specific behavior of fingerprinting protection for the 3 settings levels.

According to the Windows release notes dated 1 October 2023, "Additionally, you can choose whether to block Suspected Fingerprinters in all windows or just in private windows", but also, "To disable Fingerprinting Protection and return to the default settings, simply select "Standard" or "Strict"

In my reading, these two statements conflict. I'm under the impression that "known fingerprinter" blocking is always active, even on standard. Does enabling "Strict" enhanced protection also enable "suspected fingerprinter" blocking, and if so, is it active on all windows or only in private browsing? Does that mean we need to use the "Custom" setting to enable suspected fingerprinting blocking in all windows?

My question is the same for Firefox for Android 131.0, except in the mobile app's case, the release notes contain even less detail - so I could also be off-base there. TBH I am probably missing something obvious, so if anybody can even point me in the right direction I'd be grateful!

Thanks for any insight anybody can provide!

Chris Thomas

Asked by Chris 1 year ago

Last reply by Chris 1 year ago

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how can I configure android Firefox to let me change the name of any downloads without it downloading without giving me a choice? this is unacceptable browser programming… (read more)

how can I configure android Firefox to let me change the name of any downloads without it downloading without giving me a choice?

this is unacceptable browser programming that Mozilla should have FIXED a VERY LONG time ago.

Asked by sparrowatstudio6 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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lost use of mic on search bar after Firefox update

I have an android phone. A website required me to update Firefox to use the website. I hate updating Firefox. This time I lost the mic on my search bar in Firefox and … (read more)

I have an android phone. A website required me to update Firefox to use the website. I hate updating Firefox. This time I lost the mic on my search bar in Firefox and in any of the browsers I select.

How do I restore the ability to ask questions orally?

Please give step by step solutions. If you say " go to the X feature," please tell me exactly how to get there and assume I know nothing. It is all too accurate!

Asked by cra2 1 year ago

Last reply by cra2 1 year ago

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maybe i’m just unfamiliar with firefox but where’s my extension?

Sorry! 0 results found for ‘i’m on ios, i have firefox and i found an extension i want, i click download but see no download. I signed in several times but i just get the… (read more)

Sorry! 0 results found for ‘i’m on ios, i have firefox and i found an extension i want, i click download but see no download. I signed in several times but i just get the landing page.

Asked by Cairnsy 1 year ago

Last reply by James 1 year ago