This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

Can't select or copy text on Firefox 26.0.1 for Android (Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 2. OS: Android 4.3. Long press on text does not work. )

more options

Can't select or copy text on Firefox 26.0.1 for Android. Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 2. OS: Android 4.3. Long press on text does not work.

Can't select or copy text on Firefox 26.0.1 for Android. Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 2. OS: Android 4.3. Long press on text does not work.

Chosen solution

Let me ask some one to check that..

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved by using Beta version.

If you have not already, please mark this thread as solved by marking the solution.
This will help other users experiencing similar problems find help faster and more efficiently.

I hope you continue using our products and thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.

Read this answer in context 👍 11

All Replies (9)

more options

Just HOLD on the text and TAP on the selected text and you can get the list of options including Copy Text

Modified by iamjayakumars

more options

Hi! Jay.... it doesn't work. I tried many times. Someone using 26.0.1, can you please confirm the issue?

more options

Some sites disable the text selection (for example Twitter). Would you try on a known good site such as https://en.wikipedia.org

more options

I tested it on Wikipedia. It doesn't select/copy text.

more options

Hi, Its working fine.. check the attached screenshot.

Checked in Samsung Galaxy S2, Firefox Version 26.0.1


You may try with beta version

more options

Thank you Jay. I see that you are using Galaxy S2. Anyone using Galaxy Note 2, kindly test 26.0.1 text selection and reply.

more options

I solved it by upgrading to Beta.

more options

Chosen Solution

Let me ask some one to check that..

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved by using Beta version.

If you have not already, please mark this thread as solved by marking the solution.
This will help other users experiencing similar problems find help faster and more efficiently.

I hope you continue using our products and thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.

more options

Done! Thank you Jay.

Solution: Upgrade 26.0.1 to Beta version.