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Tor Browser - unable to install add-ons

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As Tor Browser for Android is based on Firefox I thought I might resolve this issue here.

Whenever I attempt to install an add-on I get a popup: Error "Software instillation has been disabled by your system administrator'

So what do I need to enable in about:config (typically there's no 'lockpref') to get rid of this 'error', which cripples the Browser right from the start? it's not an issue in its idiot twin-sister, the desperately slow and bug-ridden Orfox, nor is it an issue in desktop Tor.

As Tor Browser for Android is based on Firefox I thought I might resolve this issue here. Whenever I attempt to install an add-on I get a popup: Error "Software instillation has been disabled by your system administrator' So what do I need to enable in about:config (typically there's no 'lockpref') to get rid of this 'error', which cripples the Browser right from the start? it's not an issue in its idiot twin-sister, the desperately slow and bug-ridden Orfox, nor is it an issue in desktop Tor.

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Hi

We support Firefox for Android here and I would recomend that you cintact the Tor project directly for help with this software.

As far as I am aware, their mobile browser does not support add-ons. Whilst there are several about:config preferances relating to add-ons, I am not sure which would need to be altered in their browser. The Tor project are best placed to help you with this.

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Alright, I'll post on Reddit's Tor sub.

If this browser doesn't support add-ons then it's rather lazy and unprofessional of Tor to keep the add-ons function active in Tools with 'Your Add-ons' (with several pre-installed add-ons), and a "Browse all Firefox Add-ons" link.

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Hi

Fair point, but this is something they will be able to provide further guidance on.