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When will Gecko-based Firefox Android increase the number of default search engines in 2025?

When will Gecko-based Firefox Android increase the number of default search engines in 2025? Currently it hosts only Big Tech namely Google and Microsoft Bing and DuckDu… (read more)

When will Gecko-based Firefox Android increase the number of default search engines in 2025?

Currently it hosts only Big Tech namely Google and Microsoft Bing and DuckDuckGo, which is Bing and MSN results in DuckDuckGo and Qwant (same Bing results) latter which works only in the UK.

I'm using Gecko-based browsers like Fenix and Mull and Iceraven, and they all come with like 5 to 10 search engine options.

Adding new search engines is a mess and doesn't sync with Firefox account settings, so futile efforts.

Even Chrome allows us to select our search engine, if we are visiting it too much.

Is Firefox really privacy based browser or just Big Tech in Firefox like Google as default search engine out of the box, no asking which the XYZ user wants?

https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/when-will-gecko-based-firefox-android-increase-the-number-of/m-p/75977#M29155

Asked by Varnit Nigam 8 months ago

Last reply by Paul 7 months ago

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Password problem

Hi, I have a problem with remembering the login details on the account - the point is that everything works fine on the browser on the computer, while on the browser on t… (read more)

Hi, I have a problem with remembering the login details on the account - the point is that everything works fine on the browser on the computer, while on the browser on the phone (android) it sees the login details, but after selecting it, it does not complete the login fields as if there were no such data and they are, after checking the tab "saved login details" and finding the login, I manually copy the data and paste it on the page, then I log in ok. Why does the login not work with saved logins? Has anyone had or has the same problems? P.S Synchronization is done, the browser is reinstalled, it's the same on another phone

Asked by Piotr Lewicki 2 years ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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What are risks of DRM content

What are the risks of playing or allowing DRM CONTENT to be played on your DEVICE. I have not allowed it have read something months ago that alarmed me but I do NOT recal… (read more)

What are the risks of playing or allowing DRM CONTENT to be played on your DEVICE. I have not allowed it have read something months ago that alarmed me but I do NOT recall. Thanks for any UNBIASED INSIGHT YOU CAN PROVIDE.

Asked by jmichaelmiller701 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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How to add exceptions to 'Privacy and security' in Fennec?

Both 'Enhanced Tracking Protection' and 'Site permissions' show exceptions and an explanation of what they are (for 'Enhanced Tracking Protection' anyway) but seem to hav… (read more)

Both 'Enhanced Tracking Protection' and 'Site permissions' show exceptions and an explanation of what they are (for 'Enhanced Tracking Protection' anyway) but seem to have no way to add an exception.

How are exceptions added 'Enhanced Tracking Protection' and 'Site permissions' in Fennec?

Thanks

Asked by Morgan 1 year ago

Answered by Paul 1 year ago

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"Unlock Firefox" poping up instead of autofill passwords. How to disable?

When logging in to any app or website, instead of my saved log in info(username, password) popping up or being auto-filled, I get a button that says "Unlock Firefox." Tap… (read more)

When logging in to any app or website, instead of my saved log in info(username, password) popping up or being auto-filled, I get a button that says "Unlock Firefox." Tapping or holding the button does nothing. How do I disable this "feature?"

Asked by Jonas Butler 2 years ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

private

You can help me by securing my account. Thanks for your help and I am glad that you are able to assist me in completing my registration and I thank you for your support. … (read more)

You can help me by securing my account. Thanks for your help and I am glad that you are able to assist me in completing my registration and I thank you for your support. Thanks

Asked by njojonysarr 2 months ago

Last reply by Kiki 1 month ago

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How can i delete EVERYTHING from firefox on android?

so i want to delete bookmarks, passwords, cookies, site history, everything!!! I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but somehow it didnt remove my passwords (and no i d… (read more)

so i want to delete bookmarks, passwords, cookies, site history, everything!!!

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but somehow it didnt remove my passwords (and no i didnt enable sync after reinstall)

Reason: I have just spent a good amount of time cleaning up old passwords that i dont use anymore or have changed and not been updated from some reason. When i re-enable sync, I dont want the saved passwords from my phone to resync to my PC. To be absolutely sure that this doesnt happen i would like to just resync all the data to my phone from my sync account.

Asked by da-craven 1 year ago

Last reply by luya 1 year ago

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Android Firefox not auto filling out user name and passwords

Android Firefox not auto filling out user name and passwords So Firefox will offer suggested logins and passwords but Won't Auto fill no matter what Setting are,,I've uni… (read more)

Android Firefox not auto filling out user name and passwords So Firefox will offer suggested logins and passwords but Won't Auto fill no matter what Setting are,,I've uninstalled,resigned in,it just won't auto fill logins,,I've used it for years and have loads of site that need filling,,can any one suggest anything

Asked by shawnswatson 2 years ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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permanently block websites

How do we permanently block and keep a website from being able to return bk into a person's life after the site was the cause of an immense amount of financial and emotio… (read more)

How do we permanently block and keep a website from being able to return bk into a person's life after the site was the cause of an immense amount of financial and emotional hardship. By having something that does this, like the Duck browser does, our clients, friends and family will feel more safe, right?

Asked by Bonita Morales 1 year ago

Last reply by Kiki 1 year ago

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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

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Fraudulent accounts using my stolen email addresses from a compromises device.

Hi everyone, My android device has been thouroughly hacked, reconfigured and I was put under administration while the hijacking of my accounts took place. I have tried to… (read more)

Hi everyone, My android device has been thouroughly hacked, reconfigured and I was put under administration while the hijacking of my accounts took place. I have tried to sign up with one of my 3 outlook email addresses and none of them will work. I get to the part of sign up that says we've sent an email to the address I provided. I go to that inbox and there's an immediately received mail which doesn't allow for me to verify my email with the code. It just goes straight to an account. Where can I find out who's signed in where on which account and how do I find and unlink the devices being used to hack me so violently. Any advice would be great thanks so much guys

Asked by Abby 1 year ago

Last reply by Ren Jack-Man 1 year ago

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Google Search Page Blank

Hello, when I type in google.com, which I use for my homepage it displays https://www.google.com/webhp?client=firefox-b-1-m&channel=ts And the page is white and blank… (read more)

Hello, when I type in google.com, which I use for my homepage it displays https://www.google.com/webhp?client=firefox-b-1-m&channel=ts And the page is white and blank.

If I switch to desktop mode it appears. If I type in the address bar it searches.

I am not sure why it's not displaying, just happened one day.

I have attached screenshots.

Asked by Travis McClean 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Firefox Alleged Privacy & Other Apps

My browsing-history on Firefox was read by another app... I will list specifics to give a little potential context: A couple nights ago, I decided to order food from Che… (read more)

My browsing-history on Firefox was read by another app... I will list specifics to give a little potential context:

A couple nights ago, I decided to order food from Cheesecake Factory THROUGH the Firefox browser. At this time, I did not even open any food-app, not even in my recently used apps. The following day, I get a notification from DoorDash saying, ‘Try the cheesecake factory AGAIN and get 20% off,’ etc... Granted, I am also using a VPN, so all my internet traffic / web-browsing is encrypted leaving and coming into the phone.

It increasingly seems like companies touting ‘Privacy’ is just a gimic. It's extremely frustrating.

Asked by clint.pompey1 1 year ago

Last reply by clint.pompey1 1 year ago