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Firefox for AndroidRelease Notes

Take your Firefox anywhere. Firefox for Android is built on the same technology platform as Firefox for desktop computers, just optimized for browsing on a mobile device. Check out the new and improved features, known issues, and frequently-asked questions.

As always, you’re encouraged to provide suggestions to improve Firefox for mobile or file a bug in Bugzilla. If you need help, go to the Firefox Mobile support website.

What's New in Firefox for Android

The latest version of Firefox for Android has the following changes:

  • Getting you to the web faster:
    • The new first-run experience gets you directly to the home page and briefly shows you browser features in the side panels. Firefox starts up faster and uses less memory.
  • Creating a better web experience:
    • Higher-quality image scaling (on devices with NEON-compatible processors). Smoother zooming, less pixelation, crisper display of logos.
    • First wave of improvements for large-screen tablets: Optimizing Firefox for larger tablet devices, e.g. by adjusting UI elements, buttons, font size. We will be releasing more significant tablet optimizations within the next few releases.
    • Better integration of