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Firefox Beta for Android!

The file size of this web browser is just too stinkin' huge! Got a low space warning on my Droid Incredible as soon as it loaded. Uninstalled and sticking with Dolphin HD for now. Thanks for playing. :)
 
It ran on my incredible with 2.2. Don't know if it requires 2.2 though. I know when I tried to install the alpha while on 2.1 it wouldn't run but that could have been a fluke.
 
Mr. Ed said:
i'll try it out but unless they have made serious improvements over the last beta is garbage
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Yea the alpha was GARBAGE as expected... it was just alpha
Tumeg said:
So far, I REALLY like it!
I LOVE the "Firefox Sync" and all of the add-ons available.
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I know!! Can't wait for final version!!
SeattleYanksFan said:
Won't even install on my Incredible.
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Mine either!! Keeps telling me no memory! First time i ever got that message, got over 300 mb phone storage avail
The alpha installed just fine.. it just stunk!!
 
from what i can tell its a common problem... it seems to have issue with some devices not being fully supported.

Merging this with main firefox beta thread in Android Apps section
 
binary visions said:
Man. Everyone likes Dolphin so much.

Unreasonably large UI elements, crowded features - gestures, swipe from the left for bookmarks, swipe from the right for plugins - plus it's the slowest browser out there by a wide margin (well, excluding FF alpha, but come on now).

Different strokes, I guess. It's a phone. I like my browser lightweight, clean and fast.
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Then get xScope. I have yet to find a browser that's sleeker and snappier. Dolphin's a big bloated mess and FF isn't exactly impressing me.
 
First time I tried it, it wouldn't install. Then it installed but wouldn't load. Then it would load, but took an age every time I tried to select anything. So at this time it's unusable.

Did anyone get the tracker to work? I wasn't able to get a cursor on screen at any point?

Sync will be a huge bonus, so I hope the next evolution of fennec isn't too far aware.
 
I installed it, tried it out for two days but uninstalled it. It is still quite buggy and it also takes quite a few moments to open when launched. I will wait for a more refined version. Until then I will use Dolphin, I have been using dolphin for about t and a half weeks and so far I am happy with it. I hope FireFox get somewhere as I am a dedicated firefox desk top user.
 
Big fan of Firefox usually ,but this is rank ,laggy ,no flash ,and nearly 30 meg ,and when moved to sd still leaves 17 on phone memory ,simply not practical on the Desire.
 
Hey guys! you can find more information about Firefox Mobile Here

Latest Version: Beta 1

-Optimized for: Nexus One, other phones with ~1 GHz ARMv7 CPU and 800x480 display

-System Requirements: Android 2.0 or higher, OpenGL ES2.0, 256 MB RAM, 40 MB phone storage available

Fennec requires Android 2.0 or later. Installation requires about 40 MB of available internal storage.

Release builds of Fennec require a phone with an ARMv7 processor. Compatible devices include:


Acer Liquid E
Dell Streak
HTC Desire
HTC Desire Z (T-Mobile G2)
HTC Droid Incredible
HTC EVO 4G
HTC Google Nexus One
Motorola Droid 2
Motorola Droid X
Motorola Milestone (Verizon Droid)
Samsung I9000 Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate, Verizon Fascinate, T-Mobile Vibrant, Sprint Epic 4G)
The following devices have compatible hardware, but must be upgraded to Android 2.0 or higher to run Firefox:


Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (Android system update should be available soon)
The following devices are not compatible with our ARMv7-optimized releases, but might be able to run the experimental ARMv6 nightly builds:


Android SDK emulator
Augen GENTouch 78 Tablet
HTC Aria
HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1, Android Dev Phone 1)
HTC Droid Eris
HTC Espresso (T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide)
HTC Hero (T-Mobile G2 Touch)
HTC Legend
HTC Magic (T-Mobile myTouch 3G, T-Mobile G1 Touch)
HTC Tattoo
HTC Wildfire
Huawei U8230
LG Ally
Motorola Backflip
Motorola Cliq
Motorola Dext
Samsung M900 Moment
Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal (Spica)
Samsung Transform
 
bberryhill0 said:
Same here. And it uses 17.5mb of phone memory when installed to the SD card as reported. Uninstalled.

* Ahah! Firefox requires ARMv7. The ARMv6 build is here:
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Platforms/Android#ARMv6_.28experimental.29
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So your saying that it won't work on a snapdragon?

TheSystem said:
Hey guys! you can find more information about Firefox Mobile Here

Latest Version: Beta 1

-Optimized for: Nexus One, other phones with ~1 GHz ARMv7 CPU and 800x480 display

-System Requirements: Android 2.0 or higher, OpenGL ES2.0, 256 MB RAM, 40 MB phone storage available

Fennec requires Android 2.0 or later. Installation requires about 40 MB of available internal storage.

Release builds of Fennec require a phone with an ARMv7 processor. Compatible devices include:


Acer Liquid E
Dell Streak
HTC Desire
HTC Desire Z (T-Mobile G2)
HTC Droid Incredible
HTC EVO 4G
HTC Google Nexus One
Motorola Droid 2
Motorola Droid X
Motorola Milestone (Verizon Droid)
Samsung I9000 Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate, Verizon Fascinate, T-Mobile Vibrant, Sprint Epic 4G)
The following devices have compatible hardware, but must be upgraded to Android 2.0 or higher to run Firefox:


Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (Android system update should be available soon)
The following devices are not compatible with our ARMv7-optimized releases, but might be able to run the experimental ARMv6 nightly builds:


Android SDK emulator
Augen GENTouch 78 Tablet
HTC Aria
HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1, Android Dev Phone 1)
HTC Droid Eris
HTC Espresso (T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide)
HTC Hero (T-Mobile G2 Touch)
HTC Legend
HTC Magic (T-Mobile myTouch 3G, T-Mobile G1 Touch)
HTC Tattoo
HTC Wildfire
Huawei U8230
LG Ally
Motorola Backflip
Motorola Cliq
Motorola Dext
Samsung M900 Moment
Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal (Spica)
Samsung Transform
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OK now i confused, plus it WILL NOT even instsll on my Incredible. Wh*res!!
 
NightAngel79 said:
So your saying that it won't work on a snapdragon?



OK now i confused, plus it WILL NOT even instsll on my Incredible. Wh*res!!
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Firefox for Android is compatible with Snapdragon processors. He was mentioning that there is a "experimental" version for lower end phones with ARMv6 processors.

What is confusing?
 
I wonder how many of you used Firefox on the PC when it was Phoenix or Firebird. It started out as alpha garbage, but it has quickly developed into an awesome browser. Don't count it out now just because it sucks in alpha/beta stage. These guys will surprise you.
 
TheSystem said:
Firefox for Android is compatible with Snapdragon processors. He was mentioning that there is a "experimental" version for lower end phones with ARMv6 processors.

What is confusing?
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He never said anything about a special experimental version for lower end phones. They stated that firefox requires ARM processors, hence the confusion. All i KNOW is that it will not install on my Inc
 
This browser does not play will with my Motorola Droid running 2.2 :(

It is laggy, VERY laggy at times just to scroll the page. I uninstalled it almost as fast as I installed it, *sigh*.
 
Is there any way of getting this to install directly to the SD card as I haven't enough free space on my phone?
 
give it a break....they released it in Beta.....Firefox usually is pretty solid...so I will definitely be trying FUTURE versions of the app.
 
ianb11 said:
Is there any way of getting this to install directly to the SD card as I haven't enough free space on my phone?
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No.. depnding on if phone has 2.2 you can move it to sd once it's already installed (if it supports the function) and that will save you a percentage of the space it takes up
Thefoodman52 said:
Tell you guys this right now... its pretty garbage.
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Can't get it to even install on my incredible:mad:
Stupifier said:
give it a break....they released it in Beta.....Firefox usually is pretty solid...so I will definitely be trying FUTURE versions of the app.
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No matter what i will be trying the final version... maybe even future betas, for now i agree with foodman though
 
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