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A lock feature for private browsing

Hello, I noticed that the Firefox Android app does not have a lock feature as the Google Chrome Android app does for private/incognito browsing. I feel as though this is … (read more)

Hello, I noticed that the Firefox Android app does not have a lock feature as the Google Chrome Android app does for private/incognito browsing. I feel as though this is a very useful feature that secures the icongnito tab in the google app so that I could leave the app and no one would be able to access the tabs other then me due to it requiring a fingerprint to open. Firefox seems like a good android app, I just wish that it had this feature.

Asked by Hunter 1 year ago

Answered by Paul 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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FireFox Nightly quad9 DNS settings about:config

I'm trying to set my DNS settings in Firefox Nightly to a custom service. But i am having nothing but problems. "Firefox Nightly 128.0a1 (Build #2016025199)" I want to… (read more)

I'm trying to set my DNS settings in Firefox Nightly to a custom service. But i am having nothing but problems.

"Firefox Nightly 128.0a1 (Build #2016025199)"

I want to use one of these settings for the secured w/ECS:Malware blocking, DNSSEC Validation, ECS enabled.

My only problem is I'm not sure which format of the address options I should be inputting in the DNS settings in the about:config

Please help.

Secured w/ECS: Malware blocking, DNSSEC Validation, ECS enabled

IPv4 9.9.9.11 149.112.112.11

IPv6 2620:fe::11 2620:fe::fe:11

HTTPS https://dns11.quad9.net/dns-query

TLS tls://dns11.quad9.net

P S. Yes I know I can set a custom DNS address in the connections settings of my android device. And it works most of the time. I however want my own settings in the browser itself.

Thank you in advance

Asked by StOmPeR 1 year ago

Last reply by StOmPeR 1 year ago

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how to block pop-ups?

One of the sites I like to visit just started doing pop-up ads. I thought I had them blocked. How do I block pop-ups? I cannot seem to find in the in the settings? … (read more)

One of the sites I like to visit just started doing pop-up ads. I thought I had them blocked. How do I block pop-ups? I cannot seem to find in the in the settings?

Asked by Matt 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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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 SuMo Bot 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Can't delete more than one saved password at a time in Android mobile app

There seems to be no way to delete more than one saved password. In the Android most recent version of Firefox, and also in the Firefox Beta for Android period I've tried… (read more)

There seems to be no way to delete more than one saved password. In the Android most recent version of Firefox, and also in the Firefox Beta for Android period I've tried to sign on to my Firefox account my mozilla account and there's no way to delete the passwords there either period I would like to delete all passwords, and I have thousands that I've saved Uber the past few years, so I have to have an easier way to delete all of these other than sitting here for hours, clicking delete 3 times To remove the passwords from the browser things I have done, I have uninstalled and reinstalled the application, I have deleted the app data and cash and then reinstall the application on all of my other devices, I have also turned off the saving of passwords and yet these passwords remain could you please? Give me. A good response so that I can get my personal passwords off of my phone period that's what I would really like! Thank you, Jacob.

Asked by Jacob 1 year ago

Last reply by Mike Taku 1 year ago

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Unecessary Login request

It's so annoying that you ask for my password when I'm already logged in obviously. I'm on the same phone the same internet at the same address you should know by now it'… (read more)

It's so annoying that you ask for my password when I'm already logged in obviously. I'm on the same phone the same internet at the same address you should know by now it's me. And then nobody remembers the password even though they said they remembered it and I don't remember it. And it says if I reset my password I'm going to lose all the bookmarks and all of my logins. What the heck? Why isn't there always option just to login with my Google account? It does sometimes but not always.

Asked by David Privatelisting 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Firefox Android/Lockwise - can't remove saved passwords

I'm trying to remove over 500 passwords saved in FF, I removed it on PC and it disappeared from all connected Win clients. But I can't remove it from Android - they are s… (read more)

I'm trying to remove over 500 passwords saved in FF, I removed it on PC and it disappeared from all connected Win clients. But I can't remove it from Android - they are still in FF & Lockwise. Tell me then, why sync works between Win clients but Android client ignores deletion of passwords?

Asked by Mariusz J 1 year ago

Last reply by Vlad Socaciu 1 year ago

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private browser as default for android

How do I set private browsing as default on android device? Prior suggestions only work on laptop. Nothing here suggests setting as default, I've gone through all the opt… (read more)

How do I set private browsing as default on android device? Prior suggestions only work on laptop. Nothing here suggests setting as default, I've gone through all the options.

Asked by La 6 months ago

Last reply by Paul 6 months ago

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WHY????!!!

On October 29, 2017, Mcafee charged me, and deducted from my bank account, $95.39. I'd like to know WHO authorized this payment, because I certainly did not!! I have deal… (read more)

On October 29, 2017, Mcafee charged me, and deducted from my bank account, $95.39. I'd like to know WHO authorized this payment, because I certainly did not!! I have dealt with Mcafee in the past, but I would NEVER authorize a payment of this amount!!!!

I demand an explanation and refund to my paypal account, which automatically takes it out of my bank account, IMMEDIATELY!!! I do not tolerate any fraud such as this!!!

I will expect to see the refund TOMORROW!!!

Barbara Mase Junkcollector@junk2junque.com

Asked by mulleincat 8 years ago

Answered by Kevin 8 years ago

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Keep Private Tabs Open for FireFox Android

Good morning and/or evening! Within the last year, I upgraded my phone from iOS to Android, and decided to switch browsers from Safari to FireFox while I was at it. The… (read more)

Good morning and/or evening!

Within the last year, I upgraded my phone from iOS to Android, and decided to switch browsers from Safari to FireFox while I was at it. The mobile version of FireFox has served me very well so far, especially the collections feature!

I also like to use private tabs to save content I may not want to view until later. Unfortunately, due to FireFox automatically closing private tabs, I often lose my place and reading lists.

The option to Keep Private Tabs is available on the iOS version of Firefox, as shown on this page: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/automatically-close-private-tabs-when-leaving-priv. Would it be possible to make this an option for Android users as well?

Thank you for your time and help!

Asked by Chimera DrawingDeamon 1 year ago

Last reply by Mike Taku 1 year ago

Please stop adding AI to everything.

I am so tired of everything getting some half baked language learning model shoved into it where it doesn't need anything. This browser used to be the safe alternative t… (read more)

I am so tired of everything getting some half baked language learning model shoved into it where it doesn't need anything. This browser used to be the safe alternative that won't sell your data. Its the main reason i switched to it. Now our data is being fed to a stupid AI.

I already turned off everything relating to it. But I shouldn't have had to. This sucks.

Asked by kashewlastname 1 month ago

Last reply by Paul 1 month ago

Fact or Fiction

Was it a fact or fake story that my information was sold for so much money to companies to what with it? I need the above confirmation so I don't ever attend to this tric… (read more)

Was it a fact or fake story that my information was sold for so much money to companies to what with it? I need the above confirmation so I don't ever attend to this trick next time.

Asked by Goddy Nwegbo 2 months ago

Last reply by Paul 2 months 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