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Web sites are keeping tracks even if I clear cookies and cache

Hi everyone, I set up my Firefox for Android to delete cookies and cache when I click on "Close". I was happy with it but I realized several months ago than websites a… (read more)

Hi everyone,

I set up my Firefox for Android to delete cookies and cache when I click on "Close".

I was happy with it but I realized several months ago than websites as leboncoin.fr, amazon.fr, decathlon.fr (yes i'm french), didn't keep me loged in but remember what I had looked for and where I was. This problem is permanent.

I don't have this problem with Firefox for Windows.

So it seems something is nor cleared from the app when I close it.

Thank you very much for your help !

Asked by aj14 1 year ago

Last reply by aj14 1 year ago

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"Autofill in other apps" not working

I have the "Autofill in other apps" service set to Firefox but when I attempt to enter a password in any app, I get a message taht says "Unlock Firefox." Tapping on this … (read more)

I have the "Autofill in other apps" service set to Firefox but when I attempt to enter a password in any app, I get a message taht says "Unlock Firefox." Tapping on this message does nothing; the message just keeps popping up. No password options appear. If I manually start typing the password, the message goes away, but I am not able to autofill passwords in apps.

If I turn the Autofill in other apps service off, at least I don't get the annoying message, but I'd really like to be able to autofill the passwords. Any suggestions?

Firefox version 95.2.0 (Build #: 2015851755) Android version: 10 Phone: Moto Z4

Thanks!

Asked by hdoshaw 2 years ago

Last reply by Robert 1 year ago

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Being blocked from sites and advertisements

I changed some settings in Firefox, or maybe Google. To filter stuff that I consider spam. I was apparently overzealous. I cannot view ANY ads from Googleads or DoubleCli… (read more)

I changed some settings in Firefox, or maybe Google. To filter stuff that I consider spam. I was apparently overzealous. I cannot view ANY ads from Googleads or DoubleClick. I also cannot view any ads that are labeled as "sponsored" when I do Google searchs.

Lastly I cannot even view links from my newsletters. When I get my weekly newsletter from Bloody disgusting.com and I click on the links for different horror movie reviews, it won't let me go to the story. It says address not found and the website at the top is awstrack.me

I have tried using a different browser (Chrome) and a different search engine (Duckduckgo). Nothing has worked.

Can anyone help please?

Shane D

Asked by Shane D 10 months ago

Last reply by Shane D 9 months ago

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Some autofill don't fill in front suggested log ins

I use Firefox to save and autofill passwords, which has worked perfect for years. It still works correctly on a Windows PC, but the problem is on my Huawei P30 pro phone.… (read more)

I use Firefox to save and autofill passwords, which has worked perfect for years. It still works correctly on a Windows PC, but the problem is on my Huawei P30 pro phone. It used to work correctly but I tried using the phones password manager for both websites and Apps, as a safety back up. I got confused because I was getting 2 lots of suggested log ons. Therefore I switched off everything apart from Firefox. Save passwords and autofill are enabled and some websites load correctly. However some websites where the family have a variety of logons I get all the suggested logons. The list of all usernames and passwords appear but when I touch them they don't automatically fill in. If I go into the password manager on Firefox on my phone all the correct details are saved but they just don't transfer to the website. It is strange because some sites do take the password - I'm not sure but I think it's when there are a variety of possible Loggins. I tried clearing all cookies, and logged out of Firefox and back in but still have the issue. Firefox sync is still working OK.

Asked by Trevor Z 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 8 months ago

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Unable to switch off Google Safe Search

Over the last 3 days, I've been unable to turn off the safe search option using Google as the search engine. I get a message saying Safe search is locked. This applies … (read more)

Over the last 3 days, I've been unable to turn off the safe search option using Google as the search engine.

I get a message saying Safe search is locked.

This applies whether I'm signed in to Google or not, but doesn't occur in the chrome app for android.

I tried clearing cache, cookies & data etc to no avail.

So I completely uninstalled and reinstalled Firefox yesterday which worked fine, however I've noticed the locked safe search filter is back on today.

Any thoughts?

Asked by robinta1967 9 months ago

Last reply by robinta1967 9 months ago

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WEBRTC

Hello, The firefox for android doesn't support Webrtc ,but firefoxbeta app of android supports webrtc.I think 3 years back firefox for android provides webrtc,after many … (read more)

Hello, The firefox for android doesn't support Webrtc ,but firefoxbeta app of android supports webrtc.I think 3 years back firefox for android provides webrtc,after many updates the important security feature is disabled making it is a unsecure browser such as google chrome.Now even android opera app supports webrtc.why this happens.

Asked by sqwea131 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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latest FF blocks router access

You ppl really need to fix FF mobile to allow connection to Arris routers! This is all the new TLS standard problem. Arris does not have any update to Arris routers! T… (read more)

You ppl really need to fix FF mobile to allow connection to Arris routers!

This is all the new TLS standard problem. Arris does not have any update to Arris routers!

There a workaround on desktop but you're completely screwed on mobile!

Asked by Greg 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Firefox Why Steal My Data

I will use Firefox as a Default browser. Firefox say it is a Privacy based Browser but you Get my personal datas from my phone in unauthorised manner. I will use Duckduck… (read more)

I will use Firefox as a Default browser. Firefox say it is a Privacy based Browser but you Get my personal datas from my phone in unauthorised manner. I will use Duckduckgo app protection to find this .. It is Firefox is a browser like Google ?? . why you get data from my phone

Asked by Sakthi karthikeyan Muthuraja 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Connection is not secure

Hi, I am not enter the our Uni pages that have yildiz.edu.tr extensions. The Firofox Mobile for Android say me "Connection is not secure". I must enter this sites because… (read more)

Hi, I am not enter the our Uni pages that have yildiz.edu.tr extensions. The Firofox Mobile for Android say me "Connection is not secure". I must enter this sites because i am a student in this Uni. I closed Enhanced Tracking Protection and disabled Add-ons but still dosen't enter. I used diffrent browsers to enter. What should i do?

Asked by bcihan259 1 year ago

Last reply by Ervin Jelvos 1 year ago

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Remove history from new tab page

Before a recent update, I had my xnew tab page" set up the way I wanted it, so it only showed a few pinned bookmarks and nothing else. After the update, my new tab page i… (read more)

Before a recent update, I had my xnew tab page" set up the way I wanted it, so it only showed a few pinned bookmarks and nothing else. After the update, my new tab page is now showing items from my history after my pinned bookmarks.

I have the "recently visited" toggle turned off in "customize homepage", but they're still there.

So, how do I get rid of this clutter?

Asked by nmswisc 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Not able to unlock Access to Saved Logins

Recently I found that I can't access to on all saved loigns and password on my phone Android Samsung. The face recognition pops out but failed to recognize and allow me t… (read more)

Recently I found that I can't access to on all saved loigns and password on my phone Android Samsung. The face recognition pops out but failed to recognize and allow me to go the list. ... all things are correct on my phone. The face recognition is working, one time un-install Firefox and Re-install again, nothing fixed.

There is no other solution that even can use my pattern to unlock.

Couldn't make screen shot, the security features not allow me to do.

Asked by hkorour 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 8 months ago

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The lack of a JavaScript switch in Firefox (Android) - why?

I have noted from a web search that the subject of Javascript in Firefox (Android) has caused issues for some users of this browser. I understand that JavaScript is now … (read more)

I have noted from a web search that the subject of Javascript in Firefox (Android) has caused issues for some users of this browser.

I understand that JavaScript is now enabled by default in the standard version of Firefox (Android). It appears that once upon a time there was a config setting that could be tweaked to switch JavaScript on or off, but that setting may no longer work. Additionally, I also understand there are add-ons for the Android version of Firefox that can, amongst other things, apparently switch JavaScript on or off.

People here might be surprised to learn that the minimalist Firefox Focus (Android) browser already has a built-in, easily accessible, switch to turn JavaScript on or off:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Web Content > Block JavaScript

So, the point I would like to raise with Mozilla (but it seems to be impossible to contact them directly) is, if it is available in Firefox Focus (Android), why the heck is this switch not available in the mainstream, standard version of Firefox (Android)? It makes absolutely no sense not to have it, surely?

I would suggest that a good place to include a JavaScript switch would be in the 'Site permissions' section of Firefox (Android) settings. It is merely a suggestion as, for example, within the rather useful competitor Vivaldi (Android) browser there is such a switch located here:

Settings > WEB PAGES > Site settings > JavaScript

As for why there should be a JavaScript switch within Firefox (Android), that question is largely irrelevant. Mozilla have already seen a need to include it in Firefox Focus (Android), so what possible good reason could there be for not including it in Firefox (Android)? It mystifies me, and it's omission is an inconvenience too.

Does anyone here have a sensible answer to this question?

Asked by SaturnV 1 year ago

Answered by Paul 1 year ago

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How to prevent http-to-https switching for a particular Web site

My desktop Firefox recently decided to permanently change http to https for my lab Web site. My lab server can't handle https so I was unable to view my Web site using Fi… (read more)

My desktop Firefox recently decided to permanently change http to https for my lab Web site. My lab server can't handle https so I was unable to view my Web site using Firefox. I was able to correct this problem by going to Hamburger icon > History > Manage history, searching for my Web site, right-clicking on one of the found items, choosing Forget About This Site, and clicking on Forget.

How can I do this on my Android phone? I haven't been able to find the corresponding functions in the user interface.

I'm using Firefox 105.2.0 on my phone.

Thank you. - Robert

Asked by robert.funnell 1 year ago

Last reply by robert.funnell 1 year ago

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Cannot remove website from suggestions

Even after clearing all browsing data, the website in question still appears in my suggestions when I start typing in the URL bar. It has not been bookmarked or added to … (read more)

Even after clearing all browsing data, the website in question still appears in my suggestions when I start typing in the URL bar. It has not been bookmarked or added to form fills.

Asked by BloatedFox 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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How Do I Protect Passwords?

Using FF 101 on Andtoid phone. If I do not use Android's "general" PW then how do I protect FF PWs if I lend to a friend for a minute? There's no primary PW. So how's … (read more)

Using FF 101 on Andtoid phone. If I do not use Android's "general" PW then how do I protect FF PWs if I

lend to a friend for a minute? There's no primary PW. So how's it done? Is there any change FF will ever have a primary (master) PW again? Thanks

Asked by leegold2 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Update Security Alert

Hi, Find attached images of the version no. of the Firefox update I'm attempting to install via apkPure on my Huawei EMUI12 device, and the corresponding security alert… (read more)

Hi,

Find attached images of the version no. of the Firefox update I'm attempting to install via apkPure on my Huawei EMUI12 device, and the corresponding security alert.

The alerts concern mismatched security signatures, and advise to install with caution.

Kindly advice.

Asked by t.brendon 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago