Mozilla Firefox OS 2.5 For Android Devices

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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Mozilla’? Of course, you have long heard the name of the Mozilla browser? Not long ago, Mozilla has developed its own operating system. Mozilla’s operating system is named after the Firefox OS. The operating system was originally developed only to be installed on smartphones that are cheap. But, this time Mozilla has changed its objectives, Mozilla Firefox OS plan is being developed to prioritize features compared with the efficiency of the price. Mozilla is now eager to compete in the competition in the mobile device operating system.

Quoted from Mozilla’s official website on Thursday (11/12/2015), Mozilla is currently approaching their Android device users to give experience in tasting Firefox OS. Starting today, users of Android devices can give it a try because Mozilla has released Firefox 2.5 Developer Preview Os. One interesting thing is the Mozilla Firefox OS 2.5 developer version offers compatibility to Android device, so the operating system Mozilla can be tested by Android users. Are all Android-based devices can enjoy the Firefox OS? Unfortunately no. Firefox OS Launcher is only suitable for ARM-based Android devices. Android device users only need to download and install directly into his Android device.

Some explanations about the Firefox OS.

Firefox OS 2.5 comes with 3 new features that support the add-on, private browsing with tracking protection and also the ability to stick to the web page to the home screen. The application icon is larger than default icon, Android or other third-party launchers. For those of you who are curious about the appearance of Firefox OS, you can try Firefox OS application launcher for Android smartphones so it looks look like the Firefox OS. You can directly download Mozilla’s official website. By downloading 88 MB APK files, you can install on your Android smartphone. Unlike ordinary launcher that just change the look of the app drawer and home alone. Firefox OS 2.5 has further details to multiple levels of applications, eg Call, Messaging, Email, to display Google Play. Thus, this launcher lets you feel the Firefox OS entirely.

Launcher is suitable for you who are bored with the usual Android display. Launcher Firefox OS 2.5 is not yet available in the Google Play because it still has the status of Developer Preview. But you do not need to worry, Firefox OS 2.5 launcher is now stable enough to be used. Are you interested in trying Firefox OS?

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