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how can i activate desktop mode?

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j0sh
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hi guys is it possible to activate the desktop mode on firefox 5 for mobile? i always surf the mobile version of some websites but i need to show the desktop version...

hi guys is it possible to activate the desktop mode on firefox 5 for mobile? i always surf the mobile version of some websites but i need to show the desktop version...

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Kevin
Kevin
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If you want to appear to be a desktop browser install the Phony extension. Open the preferences and set the user agent to Desktop Firefox

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/phony/

Modified by Kevin

j0sh
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thanks for your reply! i installed phony but i can't see the option to change user agent in the settings... i'm using firefox 5

j0sh
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i just had to disable and enable it again... now it works... thanks!