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This article shows you how to update to the latest version of Firefox for Android so you can use all the newest features.

In order to use all the latest features and keep your information safe and secure, it's a good idea to update to the newest version of Firefox for Android. Firefox for Android lets you know when an update is available through Google Play, but you can also check it manually using the steps below. Follow the steps below to find out what version you're using, and ways to update it if needed. =Check your version of Firefox= #Tap on the menu button [[Template:androidmenulocation]], and then {menu Settings} [[Template:AndroidMore]]. #Tap on the {menu Mozilla}, followed by {menu About Firefox}. The version number will appear underneath the Firefox logo. =Update through your phone's marketplace= <!--If people in your country use a different app store to download and update Firefox, use that one instead of Google Play. Contact me (Joni) if you need help figuring it all out.--> The easiest way to update Firefox is through your phone's marketplace. Your marketplace will usually indicate whether or not Firefox is out of date and prompt you to update it. ==Google Play== #Open [https://play.google.com/store Google Play] on your device and tap on the menu at the top left corner of the screen. #Tap on {menu My Apps} to see your list of installed apps. Your list will tell you which apps need to be updated. #Firefox for Android will appear in the ''Updates'' list, if there is an update available. Tap on it. #Tap on the {button Update} button. #:[[Image:update android gp1]] #Tap {button Accept} on the [[How does Firefox for Android use the permissions it requests? | permissions]] message to complete the update. <!--English only-->{note}If Google Play is not available in your region, update Firefox through the appropriate [[Android App Stores where you can download Firefox | Android app store]] in your country.{/note} =Update through the menu= If you're unable to update using your phone's marketplace, try the steps below: #Tap the menu icon [[Image:android menu]] [[Template:AndroidMenuLocation]] and then tap {menu Settings} [[Template:AndroidMore]]. #In the ''Settings'' menu, tap {menu Mozilla}. #Tap {menu About Firefox}, then the {button Check for Updates} button. #:[[Image:update fx android1]] #If an update is available, tap the button again to apply the update.