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Samsung Internet hijacks default browser

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra running latest Android update and latest Firefox update. I set Firefox as my default browser. I have un-installed all updates for Samsung Interne… (read more)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra running latest Android update and latest Firefox update. I set Firefox as my default browser. I have un-installed all updates for Samsung Internet and removed all permissions for it. Disabling it is greyed out. Some apps that I use have links to websites. Too frequently, when I go to one of those links, the intro screen for Samsung Internet opens. Then, when I look at the settings in Firefox it is no longer set as the default. Then I set Firefox to default and go to my phone settings to see that Firefox is selected as the default. If I open the previously mentioned app and choose the web link, Firefox will open. But somewhere along the way, the default changes back to Samsung Internet and it's a vicious circle. I have posted in a Samsung forum but haven't gotten a reply that solved the problem. Please help. Thanks Mike

Asked by Mike J 4 months ago

Last reply by ZDarkmon 5 days ago

YouTube comments and limited functionality

Galaxy A14 5G, Firefox v 128.0.3 1) When I tap on 'reply' on the drop down menu to reply to a YouTube video comment it adds a like to the comment. I'm tapping directly o… (read more)

Galaxy A14 5G, Firefox v 128.0.3

1) When I tap on 'reply' on the drop down menu to reply to a YouTube video comment it adds a like to the comment. I'm tapping directly on "reply" on the drop down menu. What's up with that?

2) Why isn't it possible to edit YouTube comments on Firefox for Android? This seems like such a simple thing and it can be done in Firefox for windows.

3) Why do bookmarks and collections have such limited functionality? For example if I want to move a bookmark folder to another location I have to do it on a desktop computer. And if I get a new phone there isn't any way to transfer the bookmarks in the collections folder to the new phone because collections doesn't have a sync function.

Asked by Franco 2 months ago

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Dark mode not working

Hi, I've just changed my phone & PC. on my phone (Realme 13pro+ on Android 14) Dark mode isn't working on most websites. I have glaucoma so it's very difficult for me… (read more)

Hi, I've just changed my phone & PC. on my phone (Realme 13pro+ on Android 14) Dark mode isn't working on most websites. I have glaucoma so it's very difficult for me to endure white backgrounds. I've checked on my old phone & the same sites are dark as they should be. I've tried 'Dark' & 'Follow system dettings" but neither work. on my new laptop, Dark mode works, but is preceded by a horrible flash of full brightness before it goes dark, which is really bad for my eyes!

Any help appreciated. Rich in UK

Asked by rich963 2 months ago

Answered by Paul 2 months ago

Is there a setting to have firefox stop changing the file extensions of my downloads?

I understand that changing the file extension of downloads to match the file contents is a protection feature but it is causing me issues on mobile. I am trying to down… (read more)

I understand that changing the file extension of downloads to match the file contents is a protection feature but it is causing me issues on mobile.

I am trying to download .rosz files, they are essential .zip files with a custom extension. These files are generated from one web app and are going to be uploaded into another web app and the receiving app will reject files with the wrong extension. The current behavior changes the file to .zip and requires me to manually locate the downloaded file and rename it back to .rosz .

Is there a setting that I can change to prevent download file extention renaming? I understand the security issues it can present and am willing to accept the risks.

I'm on the android version of firefox.

Asked by darkshadow64540 2 months ago

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File Menu on Samsung S9 Ultra

Greetings FF Community, New Samsung Galaxy S9 Ultra tablet running FF ver 127.02 on Android 14. Have no option to customize toolbar or even add the File Menu to the top o… (read more)

Greetings FF Community, New Samsung Galaxy S9 Ultra tablet running FF ver 127.02 on Android 14. Have no option to customize toolbar or even add the File Menu to the top of Firefox as other resources in Firefox indicate. Using a Finite bluetooth keyboard, ALT key does nothing, using bluetooth mouse right click on empty space in address bar - no context menu appears, enabled in mouse settings. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Screen shots below of laptop and S9 Ultra. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Laptop with File Menu


S9 without File Menu

Asked by Jeff 3 months ago

Answered by Paul 3 months ago

App doesn't allow screenshots...?

Recently firefox for android mobile stopped allowing me to take screenshots. I get the error msg in the subject line when pressing the volume down and screen sleep/wake b… (read more)

Recently firefox for android mobile stopped allowing me to take screenshots. I get the error msg in the subject line when pressing the volume down and screen sleep/wake button. Is there a setting I can change?

Asked by nowthatsrefreshing 3 months ago

Last reply by nowthatsrefreshing 3 months ago

Page display on samsung s23 ultra

Hi, I've been using firefox for 20 years and never experienced problems with webpage display until I started using it on my new phone samsung s23 ultra. More often some… (read more)

Hi,

I've been using firefox for 20 years and never experienced problems with webpage display until I started using it on my new phone samsung s23 ultra.

More often some webpages will not size correctly with my screen and is cut off so I have to switch to chrome.

For example, only 80% of this webpage is displayed. https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/04/pfas-forever-chemicals-above-drinking-water-guidelines-in-global-source-water

Is this a bug?

Thanks.

Saso

Asked by salidor 3 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 3 months ago

Sync and Save missing from Android

I am trying to sync my desktop Firefox data to my Android phone, a Samsung Galaxy S21+. In every help topic I read, it says to click the three dots on Android, go to sett… (read more)

I am trying to sync my desktop Firefox data to my Android phone, a Samsung Galaxy S21+. In every help topic I read, it says to click the three dots on Android, go to settings and click "Sync and save data," then click "Ready to scan" and scan the QR code provided from my desktop account. The issue I am running into is that the "Sync and save data" option does not exist on my Firefox Android app. If I click on my profile on the phone, I can click "Sync" but it doesn't do anything. It does not work if I try to scan the QR code through the phone camera instead. I am at a loss for how to sync my Mozilla account on these two devices. My Firefox app is up to date. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

Asked by Katelyn 4 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 4 months ago

Synced tabs gone

Good morning. I recently changed smartphone, activating Firefox Sync between both devices, making sure that the old one didn't have the setting that makes open tabs inact… (read more)

Good morning. I recently changed smartphone, activating Firefox Sync between both devices, making sure that the old one didn't have the setting that makes open tabs inactive. Now after a week I don't see anymore synchronized tabs with the old smartphone. How can I solve it? Thanks, Phil.

Asked by Phil 4 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 4 months ago

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how do I set my own Url for homescreen

Home screen might be considered a specialized bookmark I suppose but the categories don't directly apply above. Browsers for decades have allowed a custom Url to be en… (read more)

Home screen might be considered a specialized bookmark I suppose but the categories don't directly apply above. Browsers for decades have allowed a custom Url to be entered or "use current page" as home screen. I can find no option under firefox settings for Android enter it. What's the trick?

I picked last tab but that isn't the same as a fixed URL such as my bank website or Facebook page I would always want to see first.

Asked by purchasing12 6 months ago

Last reply by Paul 6 months ago

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Bookmarks

It appears to me that one can only rearrange or move the position of a bookmark (in Firefox) via a PC and not with an android phone. Is this correct? If not, could said… (read more)

It appears to me that one can only rearrange or move the position of a bookmark (in Firefox) via a PC and not with an android phone.

Is this correct? If not, could said instructions for doing so via an android phone be forwarded?

Thank you

Asked by Joeybrooklynslideshows 8 months ago

Last reply by Joeybrooklynslideshows 8 months ago

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Firefox App won't open Google homepage...

For years, I have my homepage on Firefox browser app on Android Galaxy phone set to Google.com. 2 days ago this only shows a white screen. I have verified all settings an… (read more)

For years, I have my homepage on Firefox browser app on Android Galaxy phone set to Google.com. 2 days ago this only shows a white screen. I have verified all settings and even uninstalled/ reinstalled the app. I can use the Google app to get there, just not through Firefox. Is there a fix for this? Thanks.

Asked by callsorputs 9 months ago

Answered by TyDraniu 9 months ago

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Firefox for Android saving to random folders and overwriting/deleting files

This is a new issue that just started occuring this month Nov/2023. Firefox for Android has suddenly developed an issue where instead of saving to the download folder and… (read more)

This is a new issue that just started occuring this month Nov/2023. Firefox for Android has suddenly developed an issue where instead of saving to the download folder and renaming the file with (1), (2), etc. It will save to a random folder and overwrite an existing file with the same name.

Noticed occuring on ebay images because they have the same naming structure.

Asked by OBW 10 months ago

Last reply by OBW 10 months ago