Firefox on Android
Follow only these Firefox on Android tasks. Print the checklist to mark your progress.
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Name ____________________ Started __________ Finished __________
At a glance
- TIME
- About 20 minutes
- COST
- Free
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The steps
Update the app
- Open Google Play, find Firefox, and tap Update if offered. Reopen the browser.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Privacy and Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Review app and website access
- Open device Settings → Apps → Firefox → Permissions. Remove camera, microphone and location access you do not use.
- In Firefox Settings, find Site permissions and inspect the available categories. Remove unwanted allowances. Test a feature you use before restoring needed access.
Review extensions
- Open Firefox’s menu → Extensions. Inspect installed extensions and their permissions. Disable or remove unused extensions; keep the password manager you use.
- Test ordinary browsing and autofill.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Sources and review
Reviewed November 11, 2026. Official instructions are linked alongside tasks. Starting settings are editorial recommendations. Labels can vary by version; use the named setting as a search term if its menu location differs.
Update the app
- Open Google Play, find Firefox, and tap Update if offered. Reopen the browser.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Privacy and Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Review app and website access
- Open device Settings → Apps → Firefox → Permissions. Remove camera, microphone and location access you do not use.
- In Firefox Settings, find Site permissions and inspect the available categories. Remove unwanted allowances. Test a feature you use before restoring needed access.
Review extensions
- Open Firefox’s menu → Extensions. Inspect installed extensions and their permissions. Disable or remove unused extensions; keep the password manager you use.
- Test ordinary browsing and autofill.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Notes and follow-up
Next action ______________________________ Date __________