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I can't download add-ons---

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  • Last reply by k0ngb

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Galaxy note 8" tablet, (Bought used ("demo only" on back, but no problems with other apps, And Adding extensions worked for first couple, then 'suddenly stopped)) Android 4.4.2 (kitkat?) ----(i believe not officially supported on device) Firefox for Android v. 41.0----Can't find anything to confirm "for android"-edition When on firefox add-ons site: I try to download, says "downloading", but no download icon showing on tablet Download is Not listed in: Menu button -> Tools -> Add-ons.

Galaxy note 8" tablet, (Bought used ("demo only" on back, but no problems with other apps, And Adding extensions worked for first couple, then 'suddenly stopped)) Android 4.4.2 (kitkat?) ----(i believe not officially supported on device) Firefox for Android v. 41.0----Can't find anything to confirm "for android"-edition When on firefox add-ons site: I try to download, says "downloading", but no download icon showing on tablet Download is Not listed in: Menu button -> Tools -> Add-ons.

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  • After I registered for this site it automatically kicked me to one click away from this:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/unable-install-add-ons-extensions-or-themes

  • I am almost positive mine is cause of a java blocker i installed, ghostery, or ublock.
  • I have disabled them (My tablets menu button -> Tools -> Add-ons -> click on an add-on -> disable)
  • I will try to restart browser ( I posted this cause, I might lose the link before this is done)
  • ^* Did not work,

Now trying the "Corrupt Files" option. --( Incidentally, I had installed my yahoo mail app during this without problems, and with clear notifications of download process at top of device)

  • ^* Can't find Profile--- Maybe Antiuqated feature
  • Trying Safe Mode Instructions
  • ^* Can't find---Seems to be only for desktop.
  • ***___HELP___***

Modified by k0ngb

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Try a clean reinstall

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For an application that I use so heavily? Anything else to try first? How do I prevent losing all my data.