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If Firefox Mobile is opensource and free why is it only offered on googles "user information gathering/tracking/profiling" market?

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I want to download Firefox Mobile for my android phone. I refuse to use Googles profiling and user information gathering "Market for any apps. Where else can I download Firefox Mobile?

I want to download Firefox Mobile for my android phone. I refuse to use Googles profiling and user information gathering "Market for any apps. Where else can I download Firefox Mobile?

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See the bitly link at https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Platforms/Android#Download_Firefox_for_Android however you will need to download updates manually to maintain a secure browser. New releases every 6 weeks.

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See the bitly link at https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Platforms/Android#Download_Firefox_for_Android however you will need to download updates manually to maintain a secure browser. New releases every 6 weeks.

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Thanks, kbrosnan!! I'm happier than when I got my first 300baud external!