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There are several extensions that you can install to add features to Firefox. Learn how to find, install and manage these add-ons to Firefox for Android.
There are several extensions that you can install to add features to Firefox. Learn how to find, install and manage these add-ons to Firefox for Android.

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[[Template:fenixmigration]] There are extensions in our [[Recommended Extensions program]] that you can install to add features to Firefox for Android. This article explains how to find, install and manage these extensions. __TOC__ =How do I find and install add-ons?= You can find and install extensions for Firefox for the Android the browser's Add-ons Manager: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Here you can see a list of supported extensions. #Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the {button +} button. #This will then show you the access that extension requires.<br>Tap {button Add} to install the extension. #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOn]] #After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark {pref Allow in private browsing} now or enable it later (see below). #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOnFinish]] #Tap {button Okay, Got it} to finish. =How do I update, change options or remove add-ons?= ==Update your add-ons== When you update Firefox for Android, it will automatically update your add-ons to compatible versions if they are available. All other extensions that are not supported on the new Firefox for Android will be disabled for now. ==Temporary disable or remove an add-on== You can disable or remove extensions from the Add-ons Manager in Firefox for Android: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Under '''Enabled''' is a list of what add-ons are currently active. #Tap on the add-on you want to change. '''To disable''': Toggle the '''Enabled''' slider to off. '''To uninstall''': Tap the {button Remove} button. Here you can also view/edit {menu Settings}, {menu Details} and {menu Permissions} for the add-on. ==Enable add-ons in private browsing== Add-ons (migrated and installed) are disabled by default in private browsing. To change this setting: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Tap the add-on you want to change. #Tap the slider next to '''Run in private browsing''' to turn it on or off. =How do I change the theme of my Firefox for Android browser?= Due to the limited user interface (UI) of the new Firefox for Android, only a limited number of pre-installed themes will work. See [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.
[[Template:fenixmigration]] There are extensions in our [[Recommended Extensions program]] that you can install to add features to Firefox for Android. This article explains how to find, install and manage these extensions. __TOC__ =How do I find and install add-ons?= You can find and install extensions for Firefox for Android in the browser's Add-ons Manager: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Here you can see a list of supported extensions. #Tap on an add-on to learn more. To install it, tap on the {button +} button. #This will then show you the access that extension requires.<br>Tap {button Add} to install the extension. #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOn]] #After installing the extension, Firefox will give you the opportunity to enable it in private browsing. You can check mark {pref Allow in private browsing} now or enable it later (see below). #:[[Image:FenixInstallAddOnFinish]] #Tap {button Okay, Got it} to finish. =How do I update, change options or remove add-ons?= ==Update your add-ons== When you update Firefox for Android, it will automatically update your add-ons to compatible versions if they are available. All other extensions that are not supported on the new Firefox for Android will be disabled for now. ==Temporary disable or remove an add-on== You can disable or remove extensions from the Add-ons Manager in Firefox for Android: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Under '''Enabled''' is a list of what add-ons are currently active. #Tap on the add-on you want to change. '''To disable''': Toggle the '''Enabled''' slider to off. '''To uninstall''': Tap the {button Remove} button. Here you can also view/edit {menu Settings}, {menu Details} and {menu Permissions} for the add-on. ==Enable add-ons in private browsing== Add-ons (migrated and installed) are disabled by default in private browsing. To change this setting: #[[Template:menupreview]] #Tap the {menu Add-ons} menu item. #Tap the add-on you want to change. #Tap the slider next to '''Run in private browsing''' to turn it on or off. =How do I change the theme of my Firefox for Android browser?= Due to the limited user interface (UI) of the new Firefox for Android, only a limited number of pre-installed themes will work. See [[Change the look of Firefox for Android using themes]] to learn more.

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