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This article describes the features of Firefox OS and links to instructions for completing tasks on a device running Firefox OS.

Firefox OS is Mozilla's open source mobile operating system built on web standards. __TOC__ =Overview= Mozilla is partnered with a number of carriers and OEMs in the development of Firefox OS, to bring devices to emerging mobile markets in 2013. The Firefox OS Developer Preview is a release in collaboration with Telefonica and Geeksphone for the following devices: <br><br> [[Image:gp_small]]<br><br> Firefox OS v1.01 is supported on two devices, as follows: <br><br> [[Image:zte_small]]<br><br> <br><br> [[Image:tcl_small]]<br><br> Supported devices provide all of the features you would expect from a smartphone, like email, SMS messaging, search, maps and GPS navigation, music player, FM radio, camera, Facebook and Twitter. Check the notification bar at the top for notifications, connectivity, battery life and clock.<br><br> [[Image:quick_nav_bar]]<br><br> Organize your most-used apps in a simple tray on the bottom of your home page for quick access to browsing, email, calendars and contacts. <br><br> [[Image:Browser on Firefox OS]]<br><br> Of course, you'll enjoy the world-class Firefox browser and Firefox Marketplace [[Image:marketplace]] for games and entertainment, social apps, weather and local content on your phone. Tap and hold the home button to close and switch running apps.<br><br> [[Image:App Manager]]<br><br> Pull the utility tray down from the top of your phone for quick access to WiFi, Data, Bluetooth, Airplane mode & Settings.<br><br> [[Image:enable_data]]<br><br> Firefox OS even has dynamic app search offered by no other mobile OS. It enables you to search for anything on the web and run it as an app on your phone without even downloading it! <br><br> [[Image:mitchell_app]]<br><br> If you find an app you like, just tap the bookmark star in the bottom navigation bar.<br><br> [[Image:app_nav_bar]]<br><br> Firefox OS enables you to customize all of its system features to your preferences in the following Settings:<br><br> [[Image:setting1]]<br><br> [[Image:setting2]]<br><br> [[Image:setting3]]<br><br> [[Image:setting4]]<br><br> Use the {button Help} to access this user guide on your phone. You can search all of the help articles in your language or ask a question of our community of experts. <br><br> [[Image:help!]]<br><br> Mozillians are here to help you learn Firefox OS. <br><br> [[Image:help_others]]<br><br> We'll show you how fun it is to join our great community of support contributors! ==Syncing contacts between phones and importing Facebook friends== *[[Add a contact]] ==Scheduling activities== Organize your busy professional and personal activities using scheduling tools synced with your social network or your professional schedule. *[[Adding calendars to your smartphone]] *[[Set clock alarm]] ==Using SMS== *[[Using The SMS Application On Firefox OS]] ==Multi-tasking== Use productive and quick multi-tasking features. *[[Navigating Between Open Applications on Firefox OS]] *[[Search the web on your smartphone]] *[[How do I quickly search inside my Firefox OS phone?]] ==Setting up Email== *[[Add a new mail account]] *[[Switching between Multiple Email Accounts]] *[[Deleting Messages]] *[[Composing an email from Contacts]] *[[Addressing an Email using To, CC and BCC fields]] *[[Forwarding email]] *[[Replying to email]] *[[Composing and Sending Email]] ==Downloading apps== *[[How to navigate and find Apps in the Firefox Marketplace]] *[[Download And Install Applications on Firefox OS]] ==Camera== *[[Taking photos]] *[[Recording Videos on Firefox OS]] ==Going online (connecting to Wi-fi)== *[[Getting your smartphone online using WiFi]] ==Notifications== *[[Clear notifications]] ==Navigation and maps== *[[How access navigation and local information on Firefox OS]] ==Silence Mode== *[[Silence incoming smartphone calls]] ==Battery saving options== For commuting, the interface is designed to have a clear indication of when the battery needs charging, and how much battery is left. Battery saving options are enabled with the use of Airplane mode and by enabling auto-adjust of brightness and screen saving in the Display settings. *[[Check the battery level]] ==Listening to the radio and music player== *[[How do I listen to the radio on my Firefox OS phone?]] *[[Play music files]] *[[How to put music on your Firefox OS phone]] ==Playing games with friends in-person with connected devices== Enhance social moments through connecting devices in-person. Firefox OS provides the ability to play games or share content together in-person by using Bluetooth. *[[Enable Bluetooth]] ==Customize controls and options on Firefox OS== It is easy and fun to customize your Firefox phone to your lifestyle using these helpful articles. *[[Customize controls and options on Firefox OS]] ==Controlling data and credits== The interface is designed so that data can be turned on and off with confidence. Across all data and communication services, Firefox OS phones provide a level of credit clarity and reassurance, and simple data plans as an option from your carrier. *[[View data and credits]] {note} Don't see what you need? Check out our [[Firefox OS FAQ|Firefox OS FAQ]]. {/note} [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/S4Ibwh]]