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how to change the download folder?

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i'm using firefox for android and i could not change the download (default) folder. it should be added to be able to change this setting, i think.

thx

i'm using firefox for android and i could not change the download (default) folder. it should be added to be able to change this setting, i think. thx

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Unfortunately this solution does not work. First of all, browser.download.lastDir doesn't exist on Fx Android, and even if you create it, it seems it's ignored.

The correct solution is described here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/978679

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Type about:config (go to this address) and go past the prompt, change the value of browser.download.lastDir to your download location.

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i've typed about:config but i could not go past. so i couldn't change the value. there is only add a new settinf tab in this page. should it be a string or an integer or boolean setting?

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Gekose oplossing

Unfortunately this solution does not work. First of all, browser.download.lastDir doesn't exist on Fx Android, and even if you create it, it seems it's ignored.

The correct solution is described here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/978679

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