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Firefox 24 Release / Issues / Status

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  1. user633449
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    Happy September Everyone! As Fall begins to roll around, leading to changing leaves, cooler weather, school and all sorts of fun, we are preparing to bring Firefox 24 to welcome the world tomorrow! This release has some improvements but no radical changes, and we are looking forward to a smooth release. A few items of note for Desktop and Android:

    Desktop

    • Release notes are at This Link. (Note these are for Beta but release is much the same)
    • We've improved performance around the new tab page and in general area of Firefox usage, so all users should update to Firefox 24 to take advantage of these fixes.
    • There is a new scrollbar style in Firefox for Mac 10.7 and higher, to conform to Mac guidelines, so some users will be affected by this. Note that Firefox will now behave like other browsers on these systems.
    • Users can right click a tab and select to close all tabs to the right, which is an often requested improvement.
    • The error console is gone and has been replaced by the browser console, which offers lots or other useful information.
    • SVG image rendering is much improved.

    Android

    • Release notes are at This Link. (Note these are for Beta but release is much the same)
    • We have introduced WeRTC in this version of Firefox. This is mainly a developer feature but expect to see website starting to take advantage of this technology in the future.
    • NFC Tab sharing for phones with NFC support
    • New locales! Swedish, British and Catalan!
    • Lots of Misc fixes

    Thunderbird

    Thunderbird 24 will be the next Thunderbird release, notes are live at here!

    ESR

    Firefox 24 will also be the next ESR for Desktop, meaning that all Firefox 17 ESR users should being testing their deployments to Firefox ESR 24. Firefox 17 ESR will get 1-2 more updates before being End of Lifed.

    As always please let us know, either by PM or in this thread of any major issues in a release.

    Happy September Everyone! As Fall begins to roll around, leading to changing leaves, cooler weather, school and all sorts of fun, we are preparing to bring Firefox 24 to welcome the world tomorrow! This release has some improvements but no radical changes, and we are looking forward to a smooth release. A few items of note for Desktop and Android: '''Desktop''' * Release notes are at [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/24.0beta/releasenotes/ This Link]. (Note these are for Beta but release is much the same) *We've improved performance around the new tab page and in general area of Firefox usage, so all users should update to Firefox 24 to take advantage of these fixes. *There is a new scrollbar style in Firefox for Mac 10.7 and higher, to conform to Mac guidelines, so some users will be affected by this. Note that Firefox will now behave like other browsers on these systems. *Users can right click a tab and select to close all tabs to the right, which is an often requested improvement. * The error console is gone and has been replaced by the browser console, which offers lots or other useful information. *SVG image rendering is much improved. '''Android''' * Release notes are at [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/24.0beta/releasenotes/ This Link]. (Note these are for Beta but release is much the same) * We have introduced WeRTC in this version of Firefox. This is mainly a developer feature but expect to see website starting to take advantage of this technology in the future. * NFC Tab sharing for phones with NFC support * New locales! Swedish, British and Catalan! * Lots of Misc fixes '''Thunderbird''' Thunderbird 24 will be the next Thunderbird release, notes are live at [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/24.0beta/releasenotes/ here!] '''ESR''' Firefox 24 will also be the next ESR for Desktop, meaning that all Firefox 17 ESR users should being testing their deployments to Firefox ESR 24. Firefox 17 ESR will get 1-2 more updates before being End of Lifed. As always please let us know, either by PM or in this thread of any major issues in a release.
  2. philipp
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    there are crashes with norton confidential once again: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/971622 https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/971510#answer-480503

    there are crashes with norton confidential once again: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/971622 https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/971510#answer-480503
  3. kobe
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    Another pushed release, breaking locales is the issue.

    Another pushed release, breaking locales is the issue. * Many locales broken in Firefox 24 beta (bug 903716) - https://support.mozilla.org/forums/l10n-forum/709548 * https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/l10n-forum/709635 - UI is partially in English in my Greece version, for Firefox 24 !
  4. user633449
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    Waka, Bug 903716 was fixed in Firefox 24 Beta 5 (so it never made it to release), as for the other issue I haven't seen anything, but it looks like an l10n issue, not a problem with rapid release.

    Waka, Bug 903716 was fixed in Firefox 24 Beta 5 (so it never made it to release), as for the other issue I haven't seen anything, but it looks like an l10n issue, not a problem with rapid release.
  5. user633449
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    Hey everyone! Just a quick update around Firefox 24. There is a crash that is caused by the Norton Toolbar that users who update to Firefox 24 may experience (it is more likely to crash if at anytime in the past users have used the Norton Vault to store their passwords, even if it is disabled now). This was reported at Bugzilla in Bug 917792, and Norton is aware of the issue and is working hard on fixing it (this is out of the hands of Firefox). We have created an article, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-24-crashes-with-norton-toolbar, and will keep a close eye on this.

    Second, because of this crash we will be keeping Firefox throttled (meaning no updates will go out to users unless they manually check) until Monday. We will then unthrottle Firefox, meaning all users with automatic updates enabled will receive the update. So please be prepared for more Firefox 24 questions next week. Thank you all and see you at the Summit!

    Hey everyone! Just a quick update around Firefox 24. There is a crash that is caused by the Norton Toolbar that users who update to Firefox 24 may experience (it is more likely to crash if at anytime in the past users have used the Norton Vault to store their passwords, even if it is disabled now). This was reported at Bugzilla in [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=917792 Bug 917792], and Norton is aware of the issue and is working hard on fixing it (this is out of the hands of Firefox). We have created an article, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-24-crashes-with-norton-toolbar, and will keep a close eye on this. Second, because of this crash we will be keeping Firefox throttled (meaning no updates will go out to users unless they manually check) until Monday. We will then unthrottle Firefox, meaning all users with automatic updates enabled will receive the update. So please be prepared for more Firefox 24 questions next week. Thank you all and see you at the Summit!
  6. Michele Rodaro
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    Localized: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/firefox-24-crash-causa-norton-toolbar ;-)

    Localized: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/firefox-24-crash-causa-norton-toolbar ;-)
  7. AliceWyman
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    Shouldn't Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't.

    The Firefox 24 Release Notes even links to this article under Known Issues: 

    ! Unresolved | Firefox 24.0 crashes with the Norton Toolbar. More information. (Also see 917792)
    Shouldn't [[Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar]] be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't. The [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/24.0/releasenotes/ Firefox 24 Release Notes] even links to this article under Known Issues: ! Unresolved | Firefox 24.0 crashes with the Norton Toolbar. [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-24-crashes-with-norton-toolbar More information]. (Also see [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=917792 917792])
  8. AliceWyman
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    What about making Firefox release notes - What's New and Known Issues a "Hot Topic"?

    What about making [[Firefox release notes - What's New and Known Issues]] a "Hot Topic"?
  9. Michele Rodaro
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    AliceWyman said

    Shouldn't Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't.

    Alice, I was wondering the same thing. I completely agree with you.

    ''AliceWyman [[#post-54525|said]]'' <blockquote> Shouldn't [[Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar]] be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't. </blockquote> Alice, I was wondering the same thing. I completely agree with you.
  10. AliceWyman
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    michro said

    AliceWyman said
    Shouldn't Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't.

    Alice, I was wondering the same thing. I completely agree with you.

    I'm thinking it was just an oversight so I edited the description to add it to "Hot Topics". I think it'll take a little while for it to show It now shows up in /products/firefox/hot.

    ''michro [[#post-54527|said]]'' <blockquote> ''AliceWyman [[#post-54525|said]]'' <blockquote> Shouldn't [[Firefox 24 crashes with the Norton Toolbar]] be a "Hot Topic"? It isn't. </blockquote> Alice, I was wondering the same thing. I completely agree with you. </blockquote> I'm thinking it was just an oversight so I edited the description to add it to "Hot Topics". <s>I think it'll take a little while for it to show</s> It now shows up in [/products/firefox/hot].

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  11. cor-el
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    See also: 

    We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate.

Norton Toolbar : 2014.5.1.6
Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1
    See also: *[[/questions/971603?page=2#answer-485265]] *http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Toolbar-Norton-Identity/Firefox-24-and-Chrome-30-Support-for-Norton-Toolbar/m-p/1030345#U1030345 <pre><nowiki>We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate. Norton Toolbar : 2014.5.1.6 Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1 </nowiki></pre>
  12. AliceWyman
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    Another patch was released:

    http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Toolbar-Norton-Identity/Firefox-24-and-Chrome-30-Support-for-Norton-Toolbar/m-p/1031439#M14265 

    10-03-2013 10:34 AM

    We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate.

    Norton Toolbar : 2013.4.3.7
Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1

    This patch targets Norton Internet Security, Norton 360 & Comcast Norton Security Suite 20.4.0.40.

We're working on updates for the toolbar in v19 and the Standalone version. They will be released shortly.

    P.S.: A new post to Norton's forum thread, Re: Firefox 24 and Chrome 30 Support for Norton Toolbar shows that another patch was recently released:

    ‎ 10-08-2013 01:32 AM 

    We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate.

    This patch targets Norton Internet Security 2012 (19.9.1.14) and N360 2012 (6.4.1.14)

    Norton Toolbar : 2012.5.18.7
Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1

    This patch also targets Norton Identity Safe Standalone 2014.5.0.67

    Norton Toolbar : 2014.5.1.6

    Note: This patch requires reboot.

    With this, We've released the fix patch for all the supported versions (v19, v20, v21 & IDS Standalone), Please Run LiveUpdate and make sure the Norton Toolbar reflects the above mentioned version numbers from the Announcement.
    Another patch was released: http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Toolbar-Norton-Identity/Firefox-24-and-Chrome-30-Support-for-Norton-Toolbar/m-p/1031439#M14265 10-03-2013 10:34 AM We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate. Norton Toolbar : 2013.4.3.7 Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1 This patch targets Norton Internet Security, Norton 360 & Comcast Norton Security Suite 20.4.0.40. We're working on updates for the toolbar in v19 and the Standalone version. They will be released shortly. ---- '''P.S.:''' A new post to Norton's forum thread, [http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Toolbar-Norton-Identity/Firefox-24-and-Chrome-30-Support-for-Norton-Toolbar/m-p/1033233#M14426 Re: Firefox 24 and Chrome 30 Support for Norton Toolbar] shows that another patch was recently released: ‎ 10-08-2013 01:32 AM We've released a patch addressing the Firefox 24 Crash issue which is now available via LiveUpdate. This patch targets Norton Internet Security 2012 (19.9.1.14) and N360 2012 (6.4.1.14) Norton Toolbar : 2012.5.18.7 Norton Vulnerability Protection: 12.0.0.380 -1 This patch also targets Norton Identity Safe Standalone 2014.5.0.67 Norton Toolbar : 2014.5.1.6 Note: This patch requires reboot. With this, We've released the fix patch for all the supported versions (v19, v20, v21 & IDS Standalone), Please Run LiveUpdate and make sure the Norton Toolbar reflects the above mentioned version numbers from the Announcement.

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  13. AliceWyman
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    Bug 918612 - Mac: Firefox 24 doesn't start when home directory is on AFP network share. /questions/973417

    [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=918612 Bug 918612] - Mac: Firefox 24 doesn't start when home directory is on AFP network share. [/questions/973417]
  14. user633449
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    Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. Why do I have to click to activate plugins?

    Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]]
  15. Andrew
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    Tylerdowner said

    Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. Why do I have to click to activate plugins?

    This will cause a lot of complaints. I somewhat coupon :P and for many printing them requires Java...

    ''Tylerdowner [[#post-54709|said]]'' <blockquote> Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]] </blockquote> This will cause a lot of complaints. I somewhat coupon :P and for many printing them requires Java...
  16. AliceWyman
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    Tylerdowner said

    Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. Why do I have to click to activate plugins?

    How to allow Java on trusted sites is on the /products/firefox Hot Topics list and has been for some time. Only thing, the Always activate Java for a site section and screenshot for the drop-down needs updating. It now says "Allow Now" and "Allow and Remember".

    Here's what I see in Firefox 24 on Windows 7 with the latest Java 7 U45:

    Fx24JavaBlock [[Image:Fx24JavaBlock]]

    ''Tylerdowner [[#post-54709|said]]'' <blockquote> Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]] </blockquote> [[How to enable Java if it's been blocked]] is on the [/products/firefox] Hot Topics list and has been for some time. Only thing, the Always activate Java for a site section and screenshot for the drop-down needs updating. It now says "Allow Now" and "Allow and Remember". Here's what I see in Firefox 24 on Windows 7 with the latest Java 7 U45: [[Image:Fx24JavaBlock]] <nowiki>[[Image:Fx24JavaBlock]]</nowiki>

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  17. AliceWyman
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    Tylerdowner said

    Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. Why do I have to click to activate plugins?

    That article's "How to always activate a plugin for a trusted website" section and screenshot also needs updating, since the options are now "Allow Now" and "Allow and Remember".

    By the way, here's the related bug (links to the blocklist entries are in comment 20):

    • Bug 914690 - In Firefox 24 and following, mark all versions of Java as unsafe
    ''Tylerdowner [[#post-54709|said]]'' <blockquote> Hey everyone, just a quick FYI that in Firefox 24 and later all versions of Java forever will be Click to Play blocked. This is because of a variety of constant security and stability issues that have been plaguing Java for years. Users can use the click to play dialog to enable Java on a per-site basis from now on. [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]] </blockquote> That article's "How to always activate a plugin for a trusted website" section and screenshot also needs updating, since the options are now "Allow Now" and "Allow and Remember". By the way, here's the related bug (links to the blocklist entries are in [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=914690#c20 comment 20]): *[https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=914690 Bug 914690] - In Firefox 24 and following, mark all versions of Java as unsafe

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  18. AliceWyman
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    Added to common forum responses:

    Forum Response - Activate Java

    Added to [[common forum responses]]: [[Forum Response - Unblock Java]]

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  19. philipp
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    since it's a hot topic and people are already complaining in the forum, i've updated (still has to be approved) the How to allow Java on trusted sites article with the most basic changes that went into firefox 24+ in order to reflect the current situation...

    since it's a hot topic and people are already [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/974885#answer-492137 complaining] in the forum, i've updated (still has to be approved) the [[How to enable Java if it's been blocked]] article with the most basic changes that went into firefox 24+ in order to reflect the current situation...

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  20. AliceWyman
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    philipp said

    since it's a hot topic and people are already complaining in the forum, i've updated (still has to be approved) the How to allow Java on trusted sites article with the most basic changes that went into firefox 24+ in order to reflect the current situation...

    Discussion: /kb/how-to-enable-java-if-its-been-bl.../5061

    ''philipp [[#post-54744|said]]'' <blockquote> since it's a hot topic and people are already [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/974885#answer-492137 complaining] in the forum, i've updated (still has to be approved) the [[How to enable Java if it's been blocked]] article with the most basic changes that went into firefox 24+ in order to reflect the current situation... </blockquote> Discussion: [/kb/how-to-enable-java-if-its-been-blocked/discuss/5061]
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