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Firefox isn't opening private tab default on android

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hash2911
hash2911

I used to use firefox private tab daily by just open the app, Now whenever i open firefox on android it's just open in normal browsing, now i have to manually switch to private browsing everytime. Which is inconvenient. Also u guys removed share button from search bar that was handy, pls add customizable button menu. Pls fix Firefox by default open in private tab on android

I used to use firefox private tab daily by just open the app, Now whenever i open firefox on android it's just open in normal browsing, now i have to manually switch to private browsing everytime. Which is inconvenient. Also u guys removed share button from search bar that was handy, pls add customizable button menu. Pls fix Firefox by default open in private tab on android

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Paul
Paul
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Hi

This support article should help:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/private-browsing-firefox-android#w_add-a-private-browsing-shortcut

TyDraniu
TyDraniu
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As I heard, this is going to be fixed in the next dot release.