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I am new to firefox mobile browser. I am not sure how much web security will provide by this app. I am using MS Edge browser in computer and Google Chrome in mobile but I… (funda kabanzi)

I am new to firefox mobile browser. I am not sure how much web security will provide by this app. I am using MS Edge browser in computer and Google Chrome in mobile but I never found any virus or any security issues till now . Thank you.

Asked by amit.kr.pal 1 unyaka odlule

Answered by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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Have a setting to always default to desktop site

Mobile sites have always sucked. We can try and argue about it, but the fact is they are horrible. If they are not trying to force an app down my throat, they are convolu… (funda kabanzi)

Mobile sites have always sucked. We can try and argue about it, but the fact is they are horrible. If they are not trying to force an app down my throat, they are convoluted, buggy or lack functionality.

And then half the time when you use the "Switch to desktop" toggle, it loads a version of that same site as if a desktop opened the mobile version of that site, then you have to go into the URL, remove the little m in front of the URL, and hope the rest of the URL still points you to the right place.

Don't get me wrong, mobile sites have come a long way. But why do we still have them? The screen on my phone has more pixels than my desktop. And with the distance I hold it from my face is bigger than my TV.

TL;DR Is there any chance that we can have an option that "Switch to desktop" is just always on?

Asked by iwan3 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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Autofill in Firefox for Android

I recently switched from Chrome to Firefox as the default browser on my Android phone. When I used Chrome, I received emails from advocacy groups asking me to petition my… (funda kabanzi)

I recently switched from Chrome to Firefox as the default browser on my Android phone. When I used Chrome, I received emails from advocacy groups asking me to petition my government representatives to take action on specific issues. If I agree, I am directed to a web page where a form is already filled out with my personal information because it remembers that I have taken action on some issue in the past. Obviously, my time is saved by not having to fill out the form each time. However, with Firefox some of these forms are not filled out, and when I tap on different fields, no drop-down menu appears with past entries. I’ve gone to Firefox’s Settings and see that “Autofill in Firefox” is on by default, so I don't know what else to do. This problem occurs on some web pages, not all. Please advise. Thank you.

Asked by DBrian 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by rs58992 1 unyaka odlule

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The lack of a JavaScript switch in Firefox (Android) - why?

I have noted from a web search that the subject of Javascript in Firefox (Android) has caused issues for some users of this browser. I understand that JavaScript is now … (funda kabanzi)

I have noted from a web search that the subject of Javascript in Firefox (Android) has caused issues for some users of this browser.

I understand that JavaScript is now enabled by default in the standard version of Firefox (Android). It appears that once upon a time there was a config setting that could be tweaked to switch JavaScript on or off, but that setting may no longer work. Additionally, I also understand there are add-ons for the Android version of Firefox that can, amongst other things, apparently switch JavaScript on or off.

People here might be surprised to learn that the minimalist Firefox Focus (Android) browser already has a built-in, easily accessible, switch to turn JavaScript on or off:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Web Content > Block JavaScript

So, the point I would like to raise with Mozilla (but it seems to be impossible to contact them directly) is, if it is available in Firefox Focus (Android), why the heck is this switch not available in the mainstream, standard version of Firefox (Android)? It makes absolutely no sense not to have it, surely?

I would suggest that a good place to include a JavaScript switch would be in the 'Site permissions' section of Firefox (Android) settings. It is merely a suggestion as, for example, within the rather useful competitor Vivaldi (Android) browser there is such a switch located here:

Settings > WEB PAGES > Site settings > JavaScript

As for why there should be a JavaScript switch within Firefox (Android), that question is largely irrelevant. Mozilla have already seen a need to include it in Firefox Focus (Android), so what possible good reason could there be for not including it in Firefox (Android)? It mystifies me, and it's omission is an inconvenience too.

Does anyone here have a sensible answer to this question?

Asked by SaturnV 1 unyaka odlule

Answered by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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Unable to share link or photo to WhatsApp

Unable to share firebox to WhatsApp like photo and link. It's says download whatsapp seems you do not have it. When click on download option it says you already have inst… (funda kabanzi)

Unable to share firebox to WhatsApp like photo and link. It's says download whatsapp seems you do not have it. When click on download option it says you already have installed WhatsApp. now what to do. If this continues then I will have to use Google or chrome instead firebox.

Pls let me know why this happening and help me to shorted out from this. Thanks

Asked by mkartik.keyan 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by mkartik.keyan 1 unyaka odlule

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Firefox thinks I scanned with phone camera despite doing from within the app

Trying to scan from my a53 to pair things up and it keeps thinking I used my phones camera despite using the button in the app from the url bar on android. Just like it s… (funda kabanzi)

Trying to scan from my a53 to pair things up and it keeps thinking I used my phones camera despite using the button in the app from the url bar on android. Just like it says to do here. I can't for the life of figure out why it thinks I'm using the camera when I only did that once then figured out to use the app(really wish it was also in the menu next to the tab count as well....).

Asked by Kaosine 1 unyaka odlule

Answered by Kaosine 1 unyaka odlule

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Firefox mobile screen lock

The firefox app always rotates to landscape mode if I turn my phone. I can find a setting that locks the screen for the phone itself, and it appears to stop other apps fr… (funda kabanzi)

The firefox app always rotates to landscape mode if I turn my phone. I can find a setting that locks the screen for the phone itself, and it appears to stop other apps from rotating, but firefox doesn't seem to care if I have screenlock set to on and just keeps on rotating.

Asked by ryan.orton963 2 iminyaka edlule

Last reply by YC 2 iminyaka edlule

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export Bookmarks by email from phone alone

How does one on android phone export Bookmarks in html format by email when there is no other device ever available.? in other word s .. how does one back up/download b… (funda kabanzi)

How does one on android phone export Bookmarks in html format by email when there is no other device ever available.?

in other word s .. how does one back up/download bookmarks by email?

thank you

Asked by hamal7312 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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devtools

Development of websites is only possible with the proper tools. Will there be a devtools for android or what other tools ad there to foster mobile web development? … (funda kabanzi)

Development of websites is only possible with the proper tools. Will there be a devtools for android or what other tools ad there to foster mobile web development?

Asked by johannes 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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WEBRTC

Hello, The firefox for android doesn't support Webrtc ,but firefoxbeta app of android supports webrtc.I think 3 years back firefox for android provides webrtc,after many … (funda kabanzi)

Hello, The firefox for android doesn't support Webrtc ,but firefoxbeta app of android supports webrtc.I think 3 years back firefox for android provides webrtc,after many updates the important security feature is disabled making it is a unsecure browser such as google chrome.Now even android opera app supports webrtc.why this happens.

Asked by sqwea131 2 iminyaka edlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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Downloads

Hello there, The problem that i am getting is that when i am downloading a file from the browser , it only shows on the screen notification panel but not in the 'downlo… (funda kabanzi)

Hello there,

The problem that i am getting is that when i am downloading a file from the browser , it only shows on the screen notification panel but not in the 'downloads' section of the browser. And when i pause the download, even after having downloaded more than 50 percent it would completely disappear and then i find no option to resume the download.. This is a major issue kindly help me sort it out.

Thanks !

Asked by sarshadaltaf 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule

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Only 3 website suggestions when typing addresses

On firefox android, when using address bar suggestions, I only get 3 previously visited website suggestions when typing an address. I noticed the android suggestions se… (funda kabanzi)

On firefox android, when using address bar suggestions, I only get 3 previously visited website suggestions when typing an address.

I noticed the android suggestions seems to always suggest a maximum of 3 address per type of suggestion (3 search suggestions, 3 previously visited website suggestions, 3 bookmarked websites suggestions. Since I don't use bookmarks and don't like the search engine suggestions, I only use "previously visited website suggestions", but it never offers me more than 3 possibilities, even with all other suggestions types turned off.

This is quite bothering especially when visiting websites like reddit. If I type "reddit" on my desktop browser I get all kind of previously visited subreddits suggestions, but always a maximum of 3 when I type it on android.

Asked by Dominic Morin 1 unyaka odlule

Last reply by Paul 1 unyaka odlule