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Addon

I have the xpi android file for check4change in my android but don't know how to add to the add-on on Firefox, i tried to open the xpi file using file manager but no opti… (read more)

I have the xpi android file for check4change in my android but don't know how to add to the add-on on Firefox, i tried to open the xpi file using file manager but no option of Firefox in file manager to run the xpi file. Need help please

Asked by A J 6 months ago

Answered by A J 6 months ago

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Seeking Guidance on Native App Communication in Firefox Android Add-On Development

I am working on an extension/add-on Firefox for android. Our extension wants to communicate with a native app and fetch data from there. I tried nativeMessaging but it i… (read more)

I am working on an extension/add-on Firefox for android. Our extension wants to communicate with a native app and fetch data from there. I tried nativeMessaging but it is not supported by Firefox. . While researching, I came across articles discussing Firefox's 120 build, which is expected to provide enhanced support for add-ons. However, I couldn't find any information regarding native app communication in these resources. I'm seeking assistance or guidance from someone who may have insights into this matter.

Asked by diwakar ram 6 months ago

Last reply by Paul 6 months ago

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How to uninstall an add-on that no longer exists

I used to use HTTPS Everywhere, but now this add-on no longer exists in the list of Firefox mobile add-ons. The problem is that in this situation I have no way to uninsta… (read more)

I used to use HTTPS Everywhere, but now this add-on no longer exists in the list of Firefox mobile add-ons. The problem is that in this situation I have no way to uninstall it, because it is not in the Add-ons Manager. So how to uninstall it?

Asked by dev/null 6 months ago

Last reply by dev/null 6 months ago

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changing camera and microphone access settings in Firefox

In my phone's notifications, I have one that says "Camera Is On in Firefox". I can't get it to close. I want to revoke permissions/access to my camera and microphone in … (read more)

In my phone's notifications, I have one that says "Camera Is On in Firefox". I can't get it to close. I want to revoke permissions/access to my camera and microphone in Firefox's browser. After searching through my settings, and searching online, I have found no answers. I WANT MY CAMERA OFF.

I have an Android, using version 118.2.0.

And it's RIDICULOUS that I have to "create an account" to even ASK a question to SUPPORT! Your "Help" section frankly is useless. No "help" at all.

Asked by Summer Hall 7 months ago

Last reply by Paul 7 months ago

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Add on extension

I have updated version of firefox. After updating firefox then i installed adguard extension but extension is not working. The adds is showing in browser. could you fix t… (read more)

I have updated version of firefox. After updating firefox then i installed adguard extension but extension is not working. The adds is showing in browser. could you fix this? I have only use firefox because it has adblocker extension but any other app is not come with this adblocker.

Asked by sumanbehera9040 7 months ago

Last reply by Paul 7 months ago

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Settings button is missing/has moved?

I was looking for the settings button on the Firefox Android app but cannot find it in its usual place in the meatball menu in the bottom right (I have the search/tabs ba… (read more)

I was looking for the settings button on the Firefox Android app but cannot find it in its usual place in the meatball menu in the bottom right (I have the search/tabs bar set at the bottom of the screen). Please see attached screenshot. Could you please let me know where the settings button has been moved to? I can't find it by myself, and as this seems to be a relatively recent change I can't find anything online/in the FAQ about where it might have gone. Thank you! :)

Asked by stewarta97 7 months ago

Answered by stewarta97 7 months ago

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Prevent landscape mode auto-rotate when playing fullscreen video

Hi, I'm looking for a trick to prevent Firefox mobile to force screen orientation to landscape mode when playing a video in fullscreen mode. This is an old complaint (s… (read more)

Hi,

I'm looking for a trick to prevent Firefox mobile to force screen orientation to landscape mode when playing a video in fullscreen mode.

This is an old complaint (see this 2018 bug) but at the time there was a key in about:config to change the behavior ("media.videocontrols.lock-video-orientation").

Since "media.videocontrols.lock-video-orientation" is now useless (according to this bug) I'm clueless.

Thanks in advance if you have any.

Asked by Sablotin 8 months ago

Last reply by Sablotin 7 months ago

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Let me choose my Homepage

Why does Firefox purposely choose to alienate their Android users by not allowing them to choose their own home screen. The Firefox web browser on Windows does. As much … (read more)

Why does Firefox purposely choose to alienate their Android users by not allowing them to choose their own home screen. The Firefox web browser on Windows does.

As much as I distrust Google as a company and avoid using their products (as much as convenietly possible), I am very comfortable using their search engine and comfortable seeing a Google homepage with the Google search bar.

Firefox doesn't even give me the courtesy to: 1) know or understand which search engine I am using when I am on the "forced" Firefox homepage, or 2) set my own homepage. Therefore, I have to ensure the cursor is in the "search/web address" bar, start typing "google", and hit enter in order to get to the familiar Google homepage of which I am comfortable. I hate that Firefox forces me to do that!

Otherwise, I like using the Firefox browser as an alternative to Google. Nonetheless, it's your company and you can do what you like, but as soon as I come across an alternative browser that allows me to adjust it's settings to my preferences, it's adios MFr's to Firefox.

FYI, I would LOVE to meet the decision maker at Mozilla that OK'd this change and listen to him/her/they hem, haw and double-speak through their ridiculous justification. Another thing, while I'm at it.... Exactly, when did it become a better idea for companies (challenging the industry leader) to alienate their users?

Asked by dfitzgerald2002 10 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 7 months ago

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nightly - locking addons as enables (uBlock)

Hello, I am trying to lock uBlock as enabled in nightly. Is there a method to do this in about:config? Or some other method to lock this as enabled or keep it from being… (read more)

Hello, I am trying to lock uBlock as enabled in nightly. Is there a method to do this in about:config? Or some other method to lock this as enabled or keep it from being disabled?

Thanks,

Asked by eevanyoung 7 months ago

Last reply by eevanyoung 7 months ago

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purple theme switched to grey

I recently downloaded Firefox on my android and at first there was a purple background that has switched to grey after a few days without me changing it. The theme still … (read more)

I recently downloaded Firefox on my android and at first there was a purple background that has switched to grey after a few days without me changing it. The theme still can be displayed in private mode but not in regular search.

Asked by meepa1718 8 months ago

Last reply by Paul 8 months ago

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How to add Adguard to Firefox

Hi, I'm having trouble installing the Adguard add-on. I have installed Firefox on my Android phone. I want to add the Adguard add-on to my Firefox browser so I can blo… (read more)

Hi,

I'm having trouble installing the Adguard add-on.

I have installed Firefox on my Android phone. I want to add the Adguard add-on to my Firefox browser so I can block YouTube adds.

I have no idea what I'm doing. It's really confusing and frustrating.

Can you please help?

Best wishes, Andrea

Asked by andreadarley679 8 months ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 8 months ago

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Setting home page

I am trying to set the home page on my Samsung S21 with android v13 and firefox v117. I cannot find any means for setting the home page. The customize homepage in the to… (read more)

I am trying to set the home page on my Samsung S21 with android v13 and firefox v117. I cannot find any means for setting the home page. The customize homepage in the top (3 button) menu has no option for setting a different home page.

The homepage option under settings gives you exactly the same options as above.

The customize option under settings applies only to the theme and has no options for managing the home page.

Unfortunately every version of firefox is different and all the instructions I have found apply to different versions of firefox than the one I am using.

Asked by Wayne Knight 8 months ago

Last reply by Paul 8 months ago

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Open links in app setting doesn't work

When I attempt to open a YouTube link in the Reddit app, it opens a window in Firefox since that's my default browser. I have open links in apps set to on, but it never o… (read more)

When I attempt to open a YouTube link in the Reddit app, it opens a window in Firefox since that's my default browser. I have open links in apps set to on, but it never opens the YouTube app.

Asked by alexj96503 9 months ago

Last reply by Paul 8 months ago

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Make Firefox android default for google assistant, shortcuts

Is there a way to have Firefox respond/be the default for the Google Assistant instead of Chrome? Are there any other voiced activated assistants that can do this? Can … (read more)

Is there a way to have Firefox respond/be the default for the Google Assistant instead of Chrome?

Are there any other voiced activated assistants that can do this?

Can I use Bixby like Google Assistant, and have these things done.

I would also like all home page shortcuts to open Firefox. even those that were placed there by Chrome.

Asked by noel_envode 9 months ago

Last reply by Paul 9 months ago

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Pull to Refresh

For a few weeks I had the ability to pull to Refresh pages. Now for the last 48 hours the feature has disappeared. Is there any way to get it back? I didn't install any … (read more)

For a few weeks I had the ability to pull to Refresh pages. Now for the last 48 hours the feature has disappeared. Is there any way to get it back? I didn't install any add-ons for that function to my knowledge.

Flip 4 phone

Asked by Ajax3000 9 months ago

Answered by Paul 9 months ago