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I remember using extensions on Firefox android years ago. Is my memory failing in this or did they remove them before putting them back?
But then they decided they needed a mobile-specific experience and created the current dumbed down version with limited add-on support.
I remember using extensions on Firefox android years ago. Is my memory failing in this or did they remove them before putting them back?
Your memory is failing you. Been using firefox android ( stable and beta) with the addons (ublock etc) since a few years now.
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Or you can get off Firefox and stop feeling like a kicked dog all the time. It doesn't have to be a chromium fork either, there's iceraven.
What does iceraven get you compared to firefox?
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ublock origin already works on firefox on mobile (android). it's already supported, it's already available. and it's awesome. i don't know why and how people still use chrome on mobile. it is an awful web experience.
It is an awful experience indeed. I switched to Kiwi browser when Chrome forced tab groups on everyone with no option to disable it. Kiwi has add-on support and removes many of Chrome's annoying aspects. I could never go back to browsing on mobile without add-ons like uBlock Origin and Sticky Ducky.
I remember using extensions on Firefox android years ago. Is my memory failing in this or did they remove them before putting them back?
Yes. Firefox on Android used to be basically identical to Firefox on the desktop and it was great. It supported all extensions that the desktop version did. But then they decided they needed a mobile-specific experience and created the current dumbed down version with limited add-on support.
I remember using extensions on Firefox android years ago. Is my memory failing in this or did they remove them before putting them back?
Yes. Firefox on Android used to be basically identical to Firefox on the desktop and it was great. It supported all extensions that the desktop version did. But then they decided they needed a mobile-specific experience and created the current dumbed down version with limited add-on support.
This is a big surprise and a welcome one. I honestly had given up hope of this happening. It's disappointing that it took this long, but it is a big deal to have full extension support on Android again. I'm very happy to see this news.
though it should be noted that i use browser on phone just to consume text. no video, no audio, and even picture is rarely the focus.
so, what do i miss?
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What does iceraven get you compared to firefox?
Iceraven's reason for existence has been about allowing (pretty much?) all Firefox addons since day one. And about:config. Wish you hadn't downvoted him.