The Mozilla Blog (Archived)

Dispatches from the Internet frontier.
Categories: Firefox for mobile

New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo

385 responses

We are excited to release the newest Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo. The beta is now available in the Android Market, which you can find by opening the Market application on your phone and searching for “Mozilla Firefox.”   The Maemo builds are available for download here . This beta release is not feature or performance complete, but with the help and feedback from our community of testers we’re building an amazing browser. (Note: To ensure smooth updates, we ask existing beta users on Android to please uninstall previous Firefox betas before installing this release.)

With Firefox on mobile devices, we aim to offer an effortless and optimized experience, while also solving the pain points of mobile browsing. Based on feedback from beta testers, we made a number of changes to the look of Firefox 4 Beta, made discovery of add-ons easier, added the ability to save websites as PDFs to read later, fixed some keyboard issues and included support for complex scripts such as Arabic and Persian (on devices with the appropriate fonts). You can find more details on the user experience updates from Lead UX Designer, Madhava Enros.

We design Firefox on mobile devices to minimize typing because typing on phones is difficult and time consuming. Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo now has support for “copy and paste” in the URL bar. We also simplified the setup process for Firefox Sync to reduce the amount of typing needed to securely access your browsing history, bookmarks, tabs and passwords from your desktop to your phone, making it easy to get to (and even log in to) any site with minimal typing.

We continue to focus on performance, responsiveness and usability in future releases and have a lot more to come for graphics, JavaScript, add-ons and more.

Feedback from our beta testers is extremely useful in fixing bugs and making improvements to Firefox 4 Beta. We keep a close eye on the feedback people submit and watch the crash report data closely to ensure that we continue to improve stability over the previous betas.

Get involved with this beta release and Go Mobile.

For more information, please visit:

385 comments on “New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo”

  1. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  2. Ping from The Lazy Man’s Guide To Online Business. | Launch Bonus Net on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … […]

  3. Ping from Opportunities business|home business internet|business at home|starting small business| » Blog Archive » Blogger Beta pros & cons? on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog […]

  4. Ping from Firefox(4.0 beta)のモバイル用はWebページをPDF形式で保存できる on

    […] しかし私が注目したのは、このベータのモバイルバージョンだ。どんなWebページでもPDFで保存できるので、あとで読むのに便利だ…とくに接続が落ちたときなど。Android上では”Site Options”をクリックしてから次に”Save as PDF”を選ぶ。するとそのページは、ダウンロードメニューから読める。 […]

  5. Ping from New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … « Cache on

    […] Excerpt from:  New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … […]

  6. Ping from New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … | Write A Blog on

    […] Filter by Dates & Max Items original copy This entry was posted in Articles. Bookmark the permalink. ← Cliz Blog – Dec. […]

  7. Ping from Commercial Espresso Machines Can Help You Make That Lasting Impression on

    […] just to reduce the amount of money you spend upfront. It won’t be able to handle excessive use and you’ll find yourself having to fix or replace it […]

  8. Ping from Mizuno FlexFit Tour Hat Black 2010 Cap Golf NEW Funky Golf Clothes on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … […]

  9. Ping from Hotels Cuba | Travel Cuba on

    […] party begins. What I found out was – not sure, but I am also so THRILLED about our upcoming New American […]

  10. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market « Geek Android on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  11. Ping from Small Powder Coating Ovens | Faux Coats on

    […] this, I’d recommend the use of fireproof fibre board. This is commonly used to blank off wide chimneys, for the […]

  12. Ping from Top Ten Trends in the Pre-employment Background Screening Industry for 2009 | Offshore Employment For Ex Offenders on

    […] businesses will make Pre-Employment Background Screening a requirement for the job. The increased use of Applicant Tracking Systems will lead to “one button” clicks for background checks, […]

  13. Ping from Firefox 4 Beta 8 Released | no dull blog on

    […] an enhanced sync experience, and more hardware-accelerated WebGL support. There’s also a beta update for Android and Maemo mobile phones, so check those out as […]

  14. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated, on Gadget News | Gadget News Feed on

    […] &#1072t Mozilla recommend uninstalling &#1072n&#1091 previous betas before th&#1110&#1109 one. [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  15. Ping from Firefox 4 Now Available in the Android Market | TheAppleGoogle on

    […] a long wait, the folks at Mozilla today finally made Firefox 4 available in the Android Market. The browser for Android aims to […]

  16. Ping from Firefox Mobile’s Offline Hack: It Saves Web Pages As PDFs » w4d.info » web information from various source on

    […] the feature that caught my eye is in the new mobile version of the beta. You can save any web page as a PDF, which is a handy way to read it later, especially […]

  17. Ping from Swimwear Speedo | Swimwear Monokinis on

    […] Design Another Use for an Everyday Object Earlier this month, we asked you combine design thinking with sustainable […]

  18. Ping from Firefox beta pour Android arrive sur l’Android Market « FrAndroid Communauté Android on

    […] Firefox » sur l’Android Market, soit utiliser ce QR code :Source : Blog Mozilla Tags : Android, Android Market, Fennec, Firefox, Firefox Mobile, Mozilla, mozilla […]

  19. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market | Death By Cucumber News on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  20. Ping from Firefox Mobile for Android beta 3 e in Android Market on

    […] via […]

  21. Ping from Opportunities business|home business internet|business at home|starting small business| » Blog Archive » What are some good bloging websites owned by Yahoo? on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog […]

  22. Ping from Flight Deals Cleveland | Travel Cleveland on

    […] is appreciated. After speaking to others on the web, I found the answer. Please check: Tips: a- use flexible dates b- use alternative airports Airports, Flexible Dates, […]

  23. Ping from Milan Vacation Ideas | Travel Milan on

    […] with our 2- 17yr olds, a 15 yr old, and a 13 yr old. We are traveling during Christmas and New Years for a couple of weeks. Also taking the weather into account. Any suggestions for […]

  24. Ping from Gadget Freaks Pimp My iTouch » Blog Archive » Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  25. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  26. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market | Kenya Hear Me Now on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  27. Ping from Winter Fly Fishing Nymphs | Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Gear & Accessories on

    […] Fly Fishing Nymphs" border="0" align="left" /> Im a Dry fly fisherman, and Im just starting use nymphs.So how do I fish a summer/winter […]

  28. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated | moat on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  29. Ping from [WATCH]: How To; My Teeth | brushing teeth on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog […]

  30. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated | iGadgetView.com on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  31. Ping from Firefox 4 Beta 3 od sad u marketu | Srbodroid on

    […] [Via Mozilla] […]

  32. Ping from Lowest Prices on iPhone Stuff » Post Topic » Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  33. Ping from Mozilla Firefox 4 beta 3 για Maemo και Android, διαθέσιμη με μεγάλες βελτιώσεις | Greek-forum.gr on

    […] [πηγή Mozilla] […]

  34. Ping from تحديث متصفح الفايرفوكس4 النسخه الأختباريه مع دعم للغه العربيه on

    […] المصدر Posted in IT […]

  35. Ping from New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … | Write A Blog on

    […] Filter by Dates & Max Items original copy This entry was posted in Articles. Bookmark the permalink. ← Blog – Attending the […]

  36. Ping from LSAT l LNAT l CLAT l ADMISSION l VISA l DrJuris.com | Blog | Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  37. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated | 0845numbersonline.com on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  38. Ping from Link Dvi on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog […]

  39. Ping from Firefox 4 Beta 8 Arrives With Faster Graphics, Better Syncing | Canary Blog Canary Blog on

    […] the new add-ons interface, better syncing and more hardware-accelerated WebGL support. There?s also a beta update for Android and Maemo mobile phones, which we?ll look at […]

  40. Ping from Firefox Mobile’s Offline Hack: It Saves Web Pages As PDFs | Accompagnement Startup on

    […] the feature that caught my eye is in the new mobile version of the beta. You can save any web page as a PDF, which is a handy way to read it later, especially […]

  41. Ping from Slide Silver on

    […] New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog […]

  42. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated | Android Phone on

    […] […]

  43. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market « CIA Hotel News on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  44. Ping from Routes Great Wall | Travel Great Wall on

    […] school has blocked sneakmyass. In so I can't use that one. They have also blocked all proxys. I NEED TO PLAY GAMES OR I WILL GO CRZY… Lol well […]

  45. Ping from New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and … | Write A Blog on

    […] Filter by Dates & Max Items original copy This entry was posted in Articles. Bookmark the permalink. ← MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Live […]

  46. Ping from Firefox 4 Beta for Android推出新版可把網頁存取成PDF | UNWIRE.HK 流動科技生活 on

    […] 來源 […]

  47. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market | Infosite105 on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  48. Ping from Firefox 4 beta 3 for Android hands on: Mozilla browser hits the Market | The Day's Dirt on

    […] has released a new beta of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo to keep the mobile browser in step with its desktop cousin, and it packs a number of important […]

  49. Ping from Firefox 4 beta for Android is updated | 3 Wheelers Buggies & Pushchairs on

    […] such things. The folks at Mozilla recommend uninstalling any previous betas before this one.  [Mozilla via Android Central […]

  50. Ping from Duro Dyne | HVAC Parts & Supplies on

    […] Mesothelioma « InfoWorld Of WarCraft Guide – Leveling With A Mage | GAME. It's all here!New Improved and Easier to Use Firefox 4 Beta for Android and Maemo :: The Mozilla Blog Share and Enjoy: No tags for this post.Related postsNo related posts.Filed under HVAC Parts by […]

More comments: 1 2 3 4 … 8