Firefox for android fails to download
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Firefox for android fails to download
Trying to download & install FF for android on my android ver 4.4 tablet. It's older but has plenty of memory, I can download other files, but from the Google Play options to get it from Google Play store or Apple Apps store it won't download (files have been moved I believe). If I go to mozilla's FF for android download site it also 'fails to load'. Can't understand why the device won't download from mozilla's site. Weird.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mac
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mac
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Re: Firefox for android fails to download
Moving to Mobile the android version of Firefox is discussed.
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I have an old Android 4.4 tablet I used to use for testing. I noticed newer Firefox versions install on it, but don't run on it anymore.
I did compile my own version of Firefox 52 for Android (from the mozilla-esr52 tree) and it worked OK. It wouldn't be perfect, security-wise. I could probably send it to you (although then you'd have to trust me - so it might not be that much better )
Or you could get an old Firefox version: https://download-installer.cdn.mozilla. ... e/releases
I did compile my own version of Firefox 52 for Android (from the mozilla-esr52 tree) and it worked OK. It wouldn't be perfect, security-wise. I could probably send it to you (although then you'd have to trust me - so it might not be that much better )
Or you could get an old Firefox version: https://download-installer.cdn.mozilla. ... e/releases
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Isaacschemm - thanks, your link is dead. I'll try to follow where Dan's pointing.
Cheers,
Mac
Cheers,
Mac
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Re: Firefox for android fails to download
Um., nothing to follow. You're already here.I'll try to follow where Dan's pointing.
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Here's the installer for Firefox 52 for Android:
https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mobile ... id-arm.apk
It's almost a year old now, though, so you might want to get a new tablet soon.
And here's my just-compiled version of Firefox from the ESR branch (52.4.1) if you're interested. It'll show up as Fennec.
https://www.lakora.us/fennec/52.4.1/356 ... id-arm.apk
https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mobile ... id-arm.apk
It's almost a year old now, though, so you might want to get a new tablet soon.
And here's my just-compiled version of Firefox from the ESR branch (52.4.1) if you're interested. It'll show up as Fennec.
https://www.lakora.us/fennec/52.4.1/356 ... id-arm.apk
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Thanks Dan, I kinda wondered Whiskey Tango ...
Issac I'll try your suggestion(s). Hard for me to believe Android 4.4 would be so out of date that neither "the browser" or chrome would download FF. I would think mozilla would make the latest FF for android work on android 4.4 or would state as much somewhere. Still think I should be able to download 'for android' on my laptop, transfer it to the tablet, and THEN get a 'fail to install' or something.
If you have to keep updating android version, and periodically increase ram in tablets I don't see the point. Might as well stick w/a laptop.
Well, thanks for the help,
Mac
Issac I'll try your suggestion(s). Hard for me to believe Android 4.4 would be so out of date that neither "the browser" or chrome would download FF. I would think mozilla would make the latest FF for android work on android 4.4 or would state as much somewhere. Still think I should be able to download 'for android' on my laptop, transfer it to the tablet, and THEN get a 'fail to install' or something.
If you have to keep updating android version, and periodically increase ram in tablets I don't see the point. Might as well stick w/a laptop.
Well, thanks for the help,
Mac
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Hi, am Emily
I will Be Trying to download & install FF for Android on my android tablets. I can download other files, but from the Google Play options to get it from Google Play. If I go to Mozilla's FF for android download site it also 'fails to load'. Can't understand why the device won't download from Mozilla's site.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
I will Be Trying to download & install FF for Android on my android tablets. I can download other files, but from the Google Play options to get it from Google Play. If I go to Mozilla's FF for android download site it also 'fails to load'. Can't understand why the device won't download from Mozilla's site.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
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Hello Emily,
I gave up. Couldn't get the installer from Issacs post to work. Guess mozzilla doesn't code errors for 4.4 b/c it's so 'old'. Using a laptop. Wish I had some useful tips.
The pros here might be able to help, depending on what version of Android your tablets are using.
Good luck,
Mac
I gave up. Couldn't get the installer from Issacs post to work. Guess mozzilla doesn't code errors for 4.4 b/c it's so 'old'. Using a laptop. Wish I had some useful tips.
The pros here might be able to help, depending on what version of Android your tablets are using.
Good luck,
Mac
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Re: Firefox for android fails to download
From https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/wi ... ile-device
Firefox is compatible with Android 4.1 or above devices. ARMV6 devices and Android versions older than 4.1 are no longer supported. Installation requires about 50 MB internal storage, 384 MB of RAM and a display that is at least 320 pixels high and 240 pixels wide. You can download Firefox for Android or search for Firefox in the Google Play store.
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Win10 64bit: FF 124.0.2 64bit, TB 102.12.0 32-bit ║ Android 13/10: FF 124.2.0/115.9.0 ║ No TB for Android available, dammit!
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Google stopped supporting android 4.0.x & they're considering ending support for all androids that're less than 5.0.x.
Based on that info, these should be the latest versions of firefox for those with android 4.0.x or 4.1.x+. Try them & see if they work for you.
Android 4.0.x & earlier
https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/ ... id-arm.apk
Android 4.1.x & later
https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/ ... id-arm.apk
Based on that info, these should be the latest versions of firefox for those with android 4.0.x or 4.1.x+. Try them & see if they work for you.
Android 4.0.x & earlier
https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/ ... id-arm.apk
Android 4.1.x & later
https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/ ... id-arm.apk
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Re: Firefox for android fails to download
The current Android Firefox Release is listed on https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/android/all/
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The important part on that page is the link regarding system requirements. Since a lot of android devices do not have the latest OS'es, it helps their users to know which latest firefoxes will work on their devices.
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https://www.apkmirror .com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=firefox
helped me out when searching older apps before author had added ads (google store build)
helped me out when searching older apps before author had added ads (google store build)