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How does a person backup shortcuts created with 'Add to Home screen'?

I have created several shortcuts to websites using Add to Home screen from the menu. How do I create a backup of these shortcuts, or how do I move them to another device… (read more)

I have created several shortcuts to websites using Add to Home screen from the menu.

How do I create a backup of these shortcuts, or how do I move them to another device?

Asked by hikw-qedxw 3 weeks ago

'Add Shortcut' no longer in Firefox Focus menu

In Firefox Focus for Android Version 110.1.0 Build#370591223 the option 'Add Shortcut' does not appear in the menu anymore. It was there prior to the update yesterday. I… (read more)

In Firefox Focus for Android Version 110.1.0 Build#370591223 the option 'Add Shortcut' does not appear in the menu anymore. It was there prior to the update yesterday. I still have several shortcuts listed on the home page when Focus opens which I cannot remove, but that's a different issue.

Has this feature been removed from Firefox Focus for Android?

Asked by hikw-qedxw 3 weeks ago

Last reply by hikw-qedxw 3 weeks ago

Very high site tracking volume -- normal or suspiscious

I have been using Firefox Focus for about 2 weeks and the blocked site tracker count is over 19,000 trackers already. Is it normal to see daily increases of hundreds or … (read more)

I have been using Firefox Focus for about 2 weeks and the blocked site tracker count is over 19,000 trackers already. Is it normal to see daily increases of hundreds or thousands of trackers like this? My browser speed is recently very slow and sometimes it hangs completely. I also get "usual traffic" notifications sometimes while browsing, and then Google requires me to prove I am a person and not a bot (via reCaptcha). Is this cause for concern? Does this potentially sound like there could be malware on my phone?

Asked by myishes-post 1 month ago

Open in Safari Missing or brown

I have Focus set as my default browser but the “open in Safari” option is gone and replaced by “open in default browser “ and “open in Firefox”. How do I open in Safari i… (read more)

I have Focus set as my default browser but the “open in Safari” option is gone and replaced by “open in default browser “ and “open in Firefox”. How do I open in Safari if focus is my default browser. I’ve already tried reinstalling the app.

Asked by Richard J Ashe 2 months ago

Firefox vs Chrome

I have set Firefox as the default browser, but on my new Pixel 7 Pro, Chrome seems to be used on every link I tap. But it is not resetting my default in Firefox. It just … (read more)

I have set Firefox as the default browser, but on my new Pixel 7 Pro, Chrome seems to be used on every link I tap. But it is not resetting my default in Firefox. It just seems to ignore my setting, and acts like it is the default browser. Is there another place I need to set the default?

Asked by dfcastleton 2 months ago

Delete this app from my phone

I would like to no longer use Firefox focus on my iPhone. How do I delete it from my App Library? It doesn’t have proper internet accountability software built in. … (read more)

I would like to no longer use Firefox focus on my iPhone. How do I delete it from my App Library?

It doesn’t have proper internet accountability software built in.

Asked by jedat66 3 months ago

Last reply by Paul 3 months ago

Search engine

When I do a search in the recently downloaded Firefox focus, I am still directed to google. Is that how Firefox focus works.? And I thought I would be searching the Inte… (read more)

When I do a search in the recently downloaded Firefox focus, I am still directed to google. Is that how Firefox focus works.? And I thought I would be searching the Internet through Firefox and nothing would be going through Google. The default search engine is still set for Ecosia and there is no option to use Firefox. Did I do something wrong here or is that the way this works?

Asked by Dave 3 months ago

Last reply by James 3 months ago

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Disabling JavaScript in Firefox Focus

Is there any means to add an option to disable JavaScript in Firefox Focus? This browser has been my go-to / default browser for years on iOS, but lately it has become … (read more)

Is there any means to add an option to disable JavaScript in Firefox Focus? This browser has been my go-to / default browser for years on iOS, but lately it has become more difficult to use because websites wait several seconds or wait until I’ve scrolled halfway through a page before blasting a huge window up on the screen asking/demanding/requesting I sign in or agree to their (not so private) privacy policy. Even if I get by that, it seems to refresh the page and I lose where I was.

I’ve found Safari obviates this issue when I leave JavaScript off. I don’t really want to shift entirely to safari, but websites have made using Firefox Focus a bit less useful because of those pop-up windows.

I primarily use Tor Browser or Firefox with uBlock Origin (JavaScript disabled) on my regular computers and happily have few issues using the internet.

Asked by Rico295 7 months ago

Last reply by Rico295 4 months ago

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Wikipedia search engine string

In choosing a search engine, I found out from the directions on Firefox focus how to add them. But when they gave the string for Wikipedia, it did not work. I was wonderi… (read more)

In choosing a search engine, I found out from the directions on Firefox focus how to add them. But when they gave the string for Wikipedia, it did not work. I was wondering if any knew the accurate one and also is there a webpage that gives search strings for many apps or web pages? When I did a search under “Wikipedia Search Engine String”, I didn’t see a web page that offered it and I couldn’t find it on the Wikipedia site. If someone doesn’t mind, can you give me the directions on how to find them? I would be very grateful.

Asked by daniel_flores 6 months ago

Last reply by Paul 6 months ago