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How to download a file under link in FF?

sabitov
sabitov
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there is a 'save target as...' popup menu option in "big" firefox, which I use to skip default action for specific files. I.e. to download a pdf file to read it later instead of open it in acroread right now.

How can I get the same function in mobile version of FF?

Thanks a lot.

there is a 'save target as...' popup menu option in "big" firefox, which I use to skip default action for specific files. I.e. to download a pdf file to read it later instead of open it in acroread right now. How can I get the same function in mobile version of FF? Thanks a lot.

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mango4u
mango4u
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Since the last update I've got the same problem. When I click a download link (mp3), instead of downloading the file FF opens a new tab and start playing the mp3. This is not what I want. I want to download the file at home so that I can listen to it later when there is no internet connection available. When I long click the download link there are some options, but there is no option "save link as".

Now I have to use Chrome to achieve my goal.

Please help!

bluethegreat
bluethegreat
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i will third this problem. its really annoying. ive tried downloading podcasts from an archive, which i used to be able to do very easily, and now it wont. its been since the last update a week or two ago. its good to know that chrome will, possibly ill just make the switch over though i really dont want to.