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Silly design/UX choice: There is an option to add a 'private browsing' home screen app icon shortcut. The problem with it: if you go into private mode and close the app after, the app always starts in private mode until you manually change it (it's 1 extra tap but annoying, there should be a setting to keep state or set a default to normal browsing... (Or either option)) As a software designer, simple things like this really get on my nerves...

Hi, in the vpn buil't in, it's not possible to change location (on Firefox android) however in the help that's indicated it should be, did I miss something ? thank you

To begin with, as there isn't an option in the drop down, I thought settings would be the best place to begin.

Hi,

 I'm curious if there is an avenue to customize FF, first for desktop and maybe the mobile,  and possibly even enterprise if accepted, via source. If it is possible, where exactly can I find the code? This is a preliminary question and I do plan to check git. The reason I'm starting here, one may ask of me. The answer is simple enough, like any other enthusiast dev, time is a resource best spent doing something you enjoy. So, where better to ask than the experts and community who may have a link on speed dial. 

Thank you all for any help!

Hello!

I have the "Block AI Features" setting enabled, but I'm still getting the "Ask Gemini" option in the long-hold context menu for Firefox Mobile on Android.

Is there any way to remove this option? It's cluttering the context menu and I dont want to misclick it. Or otherwise, is this a known and tracked issue?

I really don't like the "swipe right to go back" function on the mobile browser: I always trigger it by mistake and reload a previous page when I don't intend to. It's especially bad when reading webcomics, as I have to zoom in and move aroud a lot on the page, and if I hit the left edge a bit too fast I get sent to the previous web page.

I dug around a bit in the settings but couldn't find the option to disable this function, so if you could add it (or explain where to find it if it's already there) I'd be most grateful.

P.S. Please don't ever add AI slop to Firefox, I beg of you

While typing on any site, my keyboard doesn't automatically capitalize letters after punctuation and at most times the beginning of sentences. It is functional on other apps and my normal settings are enabled. As shown in the image, nothing is capitalizing on any sites.

Suggestions

1. A lightweight and customizable version:

  · The ability to permanently remove Pocket.
  · Disable sponsored ads and recommendations on the home page.
  · Please avoid automatically adding suggested extensions, and keep only the Add-ons button.

2. Built-in free features:

  · A free, unlimited VPN.
  · A built-in AI assistant.
  · A built-in video player.
  · An integrated download manager.

3. An alternative to monthly subscriptions:

  Since most users do not have access to international payment methods, we kindly suggest an optional support model:
  · A “Buy me a coffee” button.
  · Cryptocurrency donations.
  · Voluntary support: those who are able to support may do so, and those who cannot may continue using it for free.

Thank you for considering these suggestions.

On my Android samsung phone, I often need to switch from Firefox app to Aquamail app and then back to Firefox app .

The reason is to read the code sent to confirm identity (for MFA)

The concern is when I'm back to Firefox app, it refreshes the Firefox page and ... the browsed website send again another code in a new mail... This loop prevents me definitively the connection to the browsed website!

(Unless I have a separate PC to read mails without leaving Firefox app on my phone).

It happens for about 75% of the websites I need. And is probably linked to the manner the different websites are written.

I precise than I accepted cookies from all these websites ( hotels, regular buying, electric car loading, etc).

What can I do on Firefox options or on Android options to avoid the concern, which is really a blocking point  ?

Thanks for any help. Ulysse

Samsung A32 Android 10 Android Firefox last version Android Aquamail 1.59