Mozilla has released a Developer 2.5 version of Firefox OS as Android-app. In principle, it is a far-reaching Android Launcher, which allows you to try the Mozilla OS.
The alternative operating system Firefox OS will far little spread. This app developers or change willing not need to buy Firefox OS hardware to try it, Mozilla is now offering the developer version of the upcoming updates Firefox 2.5 OS as Android-app. The accepts an Android Launcher not only the entire surface, but can also be extended to HTML-based Firefox Add-ons or apps - and therefore almost feels like a full-fledged Firefox OS on. However, the app is currently only available in English.
The download of the installation package (APK) is carried out directly via a Mozilla website and is approximately 88 MB in size. To install the file, you have to allow in the settings' Security packets of unknown origin. In the Firefox OS mode you start by selecting the home button and then in the following query, "Firefox OS Developer Preview". If you have Firefox OS enabled as default launcher, you can switch back to the Android user interface by clicking on the App Launcher selects the further settings below by Android and selects under "Home" to Google Now Launcher.
Authorization system, disable tracking
In terms of functions Firefox OS still cannot compete with Android or iOS, but has made great leaps since the first versions. The upcoming version for example, offers a relatively comfortable authorization system for apps and a device-locating from afar. It also includes the anti-tracking system that is used in the current version of the desktop Firefox browser and tries to disable known tracking modules.
The strong focus on the Firefox browser it shows in other places: There is a separate area on the home screen for Web site bookmarks and apps from the Marktetplace based on web technologies such as HTML5 and Javascript. Furthermore, a major weakness is the meager selection of additional apps.
Differences
Some things in the Firefox OS as Android Launcher different than on Firefox smartphone. On the one hand you will find on the home screen and the links to the installed Android apps on the other hand, some data of Android for the Firefox user interface as the contacts can be imported. By default, the lock screen of Android remains active: The settings can also be a PIN-protected lock screen of Firefox OS enable the then but in addition to the Android lock screen is running.
We worked the Launcher on all tested phones, including a Nexus 5 and Nexus 6. For the productive use of the development version is only moderately suitable, because there are still several bugs, especially in the search and the Internet connection. Sometimes it's also something choppy. But to get a feel for Firefox OS, the app is quite sufficient. For various Android smartphones, there are also proper Firefox OS ROMs Z3, for example, the Nexus 5 and the Xperia.
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