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This article gives answers to frequently asked questions about Firefox for Android.

This article gives answers to frequently asked questions about Firefox for Android. __TOC__ =Firefox for Android FAQ= =Download and install Firefox for Android= ==Will Firefox for Android work on my device?== Firefox for Android requires Android 2.2 or higher and a device with an ARMv7 processor. See [[Will Firefox work on my mobile device?]] for the full list of supported and tested devices. ==How do I install Firefox for Android?== There are 4 ways to install Firefox for Android: * Go to [http://www.mozilla.org/mobile/ mozilla.org/mobile] to access the download. * Open Google Play on your Android device and search for ''Firefox ''. * Using a QR code * Links from the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Platforms/Android#Download_Firefox_for_Android Mozilla FTP site]. {note} If you download from the FTP site, you'll need to install updates manually. {/note} ==Migrating from Opera or Dolphin browser to Firefox for Android?== You can sync Opera or Dolphin to your desktop browser and import your data to Firefox. Then, add Firefox for Android to your [/sync Firefox Sync] account to access it on your mobile device. {for m15} ==Importing Bookmarks and History== You can import bookmarks and history from Android by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} > {button Import from Android}. Select the check box for the data you want to import and tap {button Import}. =Get Started with Firefox for Android= ==How do I zoom in or out?== There are many ways to zoom in and out. See [[Zoom in and out of websites on Firefox for mobile]] for tips and tricks. ==How do I open a new tab?== {for not m14} Tap the title bar or swipe right and tap the new tab icon at the bottom of the sidebar. The [[Use the Awesome screen to search in Firefox for Android|Awesome screen]] appears where you can search, or choose from your history or bookmarks. {/for} {for m14} Tap the plus on the tab in the upper-right. The [[Use the Awesome screen to search in Firefox for Android|Awesome screen]] appears where you can search, or choose from your history or bookmarks. Tap the tab again to show your open tabs and tap the plus to open a new tab. {/for} See [[Using Tabs on Firefox for Android]] for tips and tricks. {note}[[#w_firefox-for-android-faq|Click here to go back the top of the faq list]]{/note} {for m14} ==How do I Watch Flash Videos?== You can tap to play flash videos in Firefox for Android. You can also enable flash to play by default in {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} > {button Plugins} {note} Note: You should read the [[[How does Firefox for Android Provide Secure Mobile Browsing?|Plugin Safety section]] to make your decision. {/note} {/for} ==How do I view the desktop version of sites?== {for =m10} Install the Phony add-on. Swipe left and tap the {button Gear}, then tap the {button puzzle-piece} tab to open the {button Add-ons} manager. Search for ''Phony'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. The Installing Add-on notification appears. Tap {button Gear}, then scroll to see the User agent item. Tap Default to change the user agent view to Desktop Firefox and then reload the page. {/for} {for =m14} Install the Phony add-on from the {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Add-ons} manager. Tap the orange folder in the upper-right and search for ''Phony'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. The Installing Add-on notification appears. Tap {button Menu} > {button Phony} to change the default User Agent view. See [[Firefox mobile for Android Tutorials]] for a screencast tutorial. {/for} {for m15} To view websites as they would appear on your desktop, tap {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} > {button Request Desktop Site}. {/for} ==How do I change the search?== Tap the URL bar to type a search term, then select from one of the built-in search engines (Google, Amazon, Twitter, or Wikipedia). See also [[Search and Find tools in Firefox for Android]]. ==How do I copy and paste?== {for =m10, m15} Long-tap a portion of text you want to copy and drag the handles to select the area. Then tap the selection to copy it. You will receive a quick pop up notifying you that it has been copied. Long-tap in the field where you want to paste the text and select {menu Paste} from the menu. For more information, see [[How do I copy and paste text on mobile?]]. {/for} {for =m14} Firefox 14 for Android does not support copy/paste of web page text. To copy/paste from the URL bar, long-tap the URL bar and select the Copy menu item. This is fixed to work in the latest version. {/for} {for m14} ==How do I hide the Location bar to get full screen browsing?== Install the Full Screen add-on from the {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Add-ons} manager. Tap the orange folder in the upper-right and search for ''Full Screen'', then tap the {button Add to Firefox} button. {/for} {note}[[#w_firefox-for-android-faq|Click here to go back the top of the faq list]]{/note} =Sync - Take Your Tabs and Settings With You= You'll first need to create a Sync account on Firefox Desktop with your preferred Preferences. Then just pair it with your mobile device using the easy setup code. For more help, see [[Use Sync to share your Firefox bookmarks, passwords and more with Firefox for mobile]]. =Configure Mobile Privacy and Security Settings= See [How does Firefox for Android Provide Secure Mobile Browsing?]]. ==How does Firefox for Android use GPS location?== GPS location is used only when you choose to share your location with a website. Firefox will never use your location itself or share it with a website without your permission. Firefox uses the Modify/delete SD card contents permission to save downloaded files to the SD card. Firefox uses the Take pictures and videos permission if you choose to take a picture with your device's built-in camera when a web page requests an image file to upload. You can find out more about this in the [http://www.mozilla.org/legal/privacy/firefox.html Firefox Privacy Policy]. ==How do I enable the Do-not-track feature?== You can tell web sites not to track your browsing for advertising purposes by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} and enabling the Do Not Track check box. See [[How do I use Do-not-track on Firefox for Android?]] to learn more. ==How do I protect stored passwords?== Create a master password to protect others from logging in to websites you have asked to save passwords for by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} and tapping the Use Master Password check box. For more information, see [[Using Master Password on Firefox for Android]]. ==How do I clear the history?== {for =m10} Install the Cleary add-on, then swipe right and tap the {button Gear} button to see your preferences. Tap the Clear private data row and tap the History {button Clear}. {/for} {for =m14} Clear your browsing history by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} and tapping the Clear history setting. See also [[How do I clear recent history on Firefox for Android?]]. {/for} {for m15} Clear browsing history (and many other types of data) by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} > {button Clear private data}, select the types of data you want to delete and tap {button Clear data}. See also [[How do I clear recent history on Firefox for Android?]]. {/for} {for m14} ==How do I block flash-enabled ads?== You can block ads by tapping {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} and tapping the {button Plugins} item. Then, select {menu Disabled} to prevent flash-enabled ads from playing. See also [[How do I watch Flash videos with Firefox for Android?]]. {/for} ==How do I enable search suggestions?== You can enable search suggestions by tapping {button Menu} > {button Settings}. Scroll down to the ''Privacy and Security'' section and tick the arrow next to ''Show search suggestions''. {note}[[#w_firefox-for-android-faq|Click here to go back the top of the faq list]]{/note} =Get Android add-ons, customize controls, options and preferences= ==How do I get add-ons?== {for m14}Tap {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Add-ons}, then tap the orange folder to search for Android add-ons for your Firefox. {/for} [[Find and install Add-ons on Firefox for Mobile|Learn more]] {for m14} ==How do I change the size of the text?== Tap {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Settings} and tap the Font size to select small, medium, large and x-large. {/for} ==How do I change my language?== {for m14}To change your language, select the language when you download Firefox for Android from Google Play.{/for} [[Change the default language of Firefox for mobile|Learn more]] {for m14} ==How do I add a shortcut to my home screen?== Tap the Location bar, long-tap an item in your bookmarks or history and then select {menu Add to Home Screen}. See also [[Use bookmarks on Firefox for Android to keep track of your favorite websites]]. {/for} ==How do I add a bookmark?== {for m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark, then tap the {button Menu} > {button Star}. You can add a link to bookmark without entering it by long-tapping the link and choosing {menu Bookmark link}. {/for} {for not m14} Go to a web page you want to bookmark, then swipe left and tap the {button Star}. {/for} ==How do I remove a bookmark?== Long-tap a bookmark and select {button Remove}. {note}[[#w_firefox-for-android-faq|Click here to go back the top of the faq list]]{/note} =Fix mobile slowness, crashing, error messages and other problems= ==How do I fix Swype text input?== You can adjust the Swype in your Android settings under {button Menu} > {button Settings} > {button Language & keyboard} > {button Swype}. Consider disabling Autospacing if you are having issues with extra spaces. ==Why is Firefox for Android slow?== Check your network connection or try to reconnect to WiFi. You might also disable unneeded add-ons and disable Flash for a faster browsing experience. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/LwCBvK]]