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private mode by default

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Hi mozilla, please consider implementing the option (on the privacy settings) of always starting in private mode. Thanks

Hi mozilla, please consider implementing the option (on the privacy settings) of always starting in private mode. Thanks

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Hi

I think I can remember speaking to the team that built Firefox for Android about this in the past.

If I remember correctly, this is something that is currently being worked on with the aim of making it available in a future release.

I hope this helps, but if not, please come back here and we can look into a different solution for you.

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If you are using Firefox for Android, you can do it easily. Just follow these method:

  • Tap the menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top right corner of the browser)
  • Tap on Settings. Then tap on Privacy.
  • At the bottom, you'll see Clear on exit.
  • Check the tick-mark.

So from now every time you Quit from Firefox, your data will be deleted.

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Hi, Thanks for the reply. But i know the option you are talking about and it is not what i mean. I want an option that allows firefox mobile to always start in private browsing mode. Private mode isnt just a matter of cleaning history, it also has the new "do not track me option", etc. (I'm using the beta version). When i start the APP the page is always in normal mode and then i have to start a new private browsing tab. It would be nice if we could choose to always start with a private browsing tab.

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Hi

I think I can remember speaking to the team that built Firefox for Android about this in the past.

If I remember correctly, this is something that is currently being worked on with the aim of making it available in a future release.

I hope this helps, but if not, please come back here and we can look into a different solution for you.