For a newer version of Flash, you should consider using Chromium, the default “Internet” browser that comes with Endless OS, or Google Chrome. Also, note that the version of Flash provided by Adobe for Firefox is much older than that which is supported in Chromium and Google Chrome, so some Flash sites may not be supported. Note that some Digital Rights Management (DRM) sites like Netflix are not currently supported in Firefox.
You can use Firefox for websites that require Java support, which is no longer available in newer versions of Chromium or Google Chrome.
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You might also want to install Firefox for an open source browser experience that includes audio and video codecs that we are unable to license with our free version of Chromium (the default “Internet” browser on the Endless desktop). This will allow you to access Adobe Flash and Oracle Java content using the Firefox browser.
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In addition to the Google Chrome script that we announced yesterday, we now have a script that you may use to download and configure Firefox to run on Endless OS 3. We now support Firefox installation directly from the app center.Īnnouncing the Firefox for Endless OS 3 script Hand used in graphic by mossi889 of devaintART.Update: This script is no longer available/supported. Your selected theme will be visible after Firefox is restarted. Open the Add-ons Manger > (Alt + t > a) click Appearance > select a theme (single click on one), click Enable, restart Firefox. Open the Add-ons Manger > (Alt + t > a) click on Appearance > drag the theme file that you saved to the instance of Firefox on the taskbar > wait for Firefox to appear > drop onto the browser window > Install Now. > browse to the theme file > double click the file (or select Open) > Install Now Open the Add-ons Manger > (Alt + t > a) click on the gear icon (Tools for all add-ons) > Install Add-on From File. If you do run multiple, simultaneous instances of Firefox (e.g., Release, Aurora, Nightly, etc), you can drag and drop an XPI link, or the "Add to Firefox" button (from the Firefox Add-ons site) from one running instance of Firefox to another running instance of Firefox and the add-on will be installed in that version of Firefox (if of course, it's compatible).
If you have a Firefox desktop shortcut with -no-remote -p appended to it (allows for running multiple instances of Mozilla apps), you can install the extension into whatever profile that you'd like if Firefox is not currently running.
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If Firefox is not running, it will start up and the Software Installation window appear > Install Now. If Firefox is running, you'll see the Software Installation window appear > Install Now. Press Alt + f > o > browse to the extension > double click the extension (or select Open) > Install Now.ĭrag the extension to the instance of Firefox on the taskbar > wait for Firefox to appear > drop onto the browser window > Install Now.ĭrag the extension to the Firefox desktop (or other) program shortcut. With Firefox open, hit Ctrl+ o (or Cmd+ o) > browse to the extension > double click the extension (or select Open) > Install Now. > browse to the add-on > double click the add-on (or select Open) > Install Nowĭespite this, the following tips may still be better and/or quicker options for you. Since Firefox 4, there has been an option to manually, and easily install saved add-ons. To find the location where add-ons are installed by default, press Alt + h > t (Help > Troubleshooting Information) > Profile Folder > Show Folder > extensions. Once you have downloaded the extension, there are several ways that you can install it. XPI file.Įxample: web_developer_tools_toolbar_button-0.9.5-fx.xpi Be sure not to change the file extension. If a download option isn't available, right click on the extension's install link and select "Save Link As.". For security reasons, it is highly recommended that you only save/install add-ons from the official Firefox Add-ons site, from an official Mozilla site, from a Mozilla repository on github, or from a trusted Mozilla employee or volunteer. If you have already saved an extension to your desktop (or other location), you can skip this.ĭownload the extension that you want to your computer.
Some are quicker than others, you'll just have to pick the one that you like the most.įirst Things First - Install methods - Install a Firefox Theme Manually Here are a few quick and easy ways to install Firefox add-ons manually.