Mozilla Firefox User Guide: Desktop and Mobile
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Mozilla Firefox User Guide: Desktop and Mobile

This guide offers simple instructions on how to clear cache and update Mozilla Firefox for both desktop and mobile, along with useful browser tips for users.

How to Clear Cache on Mozilla Firefox

Desktop Version

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of your browser. This will open the settings menu.
  3. Click on "Options", then "Privacy & Security".
  4. Scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data", then click on "Clear Data".
  5. Uncheck "Cookies and Site Data" and ensure "Cached Web Content" is checked, then click "Clear".
  6. Restart your browser to ensure the changes take effect.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

  1. Open the Firefox app.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines at the bottom right of your screen.
  3. Tap "Settings", then "Clear private data".
  4. Check "Cache" and uncheck other items as necessary.
  5. Tap "Clear data".

How to Check for Updates on Mozilla Firefox

Desktop Version

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the browser.
  3. Click on "Help", then "About Firefox".
  4. Firefox will automatically check for updates. If an update is available, it will download and install it automatically.
  5. You may need to restart your browser to complete the update.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

  1. Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
  2. Search for "Mozilla Firefox".
  3. If an update is available, the "Update" button will appear. Tap on it to update Firefox.

Additional Tips

Desktop and Mobile

  • Private Browsing: For private browsing, use Private Mode. On desktop, click the three lines in the top-right corner, then select "New Private Window". On mobile, tap the three lines, then "New Private Tab".
  • Bookmarking: To bookmark a site, click or tap the star icon in the right of the address bar. You can edit the name and select the folder for the bookmark.
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