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How to make FireFox work on Mobile Network APN?

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Firefox for Android Mobile latest version well when on WiFi, but is not able to detect Internet connection when on Mobile Network (through APN).

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Firefox for Android Mobile latest version well when on WiFi, but is not able to detect Internet connection when on Mobile Network (through APN). Thanks!

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Make sure of your Access point settings

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What mobile service provider? We have had problems with mobile service providers blocking Firefox for Android because they are trying to stop people tethering to desktop devices.

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Yes, in fact, it works well with my Android stock browser

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Are you getting any error when accessing via APN

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My mobile provider is Petro-Canada Mobility in Ontario, Canada

http://mobility.petro-canada.ca/default.aspx

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Hi @IAmJayaKumars, no errors, FF just keep looking for internet connectivity.

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This is a bug that is fixed with Aurora (Firefox 19)

See https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=749352

Aurora will become Firefox Beta very soon.