For a long time I used Xmarks to sync my bookmarks among my computers. After they stopped supporting it, I tried Firefox sync and hated the fact that Firefox rearranged the bookmarks. For a time I just saved them and exported and imported them from PC to PC. Then I found EverSync. Works great and keeps the bookmarks in identical order as they were in the main PC. So, why can't Firefox Sync do that?
For my Android and IOS devices, I save the bookmarks on the main PC in EverSync, then log into Firefox and sync to my Android and IOS devices. Then log out and download from EverSync to my Firefox desktop PC (my master Bookmark device) to get the Bookmarks right again.
Why I dislike Firefox Sync
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
It's possible to completely disable it and remove it from the settings menu if you'd like.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
It is, but it is the only way I know of to update Firefox on Android.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
Does Google list Firefox in it's software, apps, etc.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
I do not use Google.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
If you search in Google or some other search engine you should find all sorts of listings on how to install, modification, etc. beyond sync.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
Don't understand what you mean by beyond sync?
As I said before I stay away from using Google as much as possible and am very happy with EverSync. It keeps my bookmarks just as I have them on all of my browsers and PCs. Just have not find a good way to sync in Android. Need to check if Eversync has an app. Tried Firefox sync twice and it rearranged all of my bookmarks.
Merely made my post to make it known what can happen if one used Firefox sync across devices.
As I said before I stay away from using Google as much as possible and am very happy with EverSync. It keeps my bookmarks just as I have them on all of my browsers and PCs. Just have not find a good way to sync in Android. Need to check if Eversync has an app. Tried Firefox sync twice and it rearranged all of my bookmarks.
Merely made my post to make it known what can happen if one used Firefox sync across devices.
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Re: Why I dislike Firefox Sync
Note: Having searched for a method, you do not have to use Google, though for some reason Android seems to have a relationship.
Use another search engine, there were a number of methods other than a sync style.
Good luck.
Use another search engine, there were a number of methods other than a sync style.
Good luck.
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