Get started with Firefox for Android on tablets

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Firefox for Android features a responsive interface that adjusts to various screen sizes, including those of tablets. While the experience on tablets is similar to phones, some elements, like tab management and layout spacing, are optimized to take advantage of larger screens.

This article covers how Firefox behaves on Android tablets and how to navigate key features like tabs, menus, and browsing history.

Firefox interface on tablets

The Firefox for Android tablet UI is consistent with the mobile version, with minor enhancements for larger screens. You’ll see:

  • A wider layout with more visible content
  • Bottom navigation bar with tabs, home, and menu icons
  • Grid-style tab management, optimized for touch interaction
  • Responsive design that adjusts when switching between portrait and landscape modes
Note: Firefox no longer uses a separate “tablet UX” for screens above 7”. Instead, it adapts fluidly to your screen size.

Manage tabs on tablets

Firefox makes it easy to manage multiple tabs using a grid-based tab view.

Open a new tab

  1. Tap theTabs icon in the toolbar.
  2. Tap theplus (+) button to open a new tab.

View and switch between tabs

  1. Tap theTabs icon to open the tab view.
  2. Swipe up or down to browse open tabs in a visual grid.
  3. Tap any tab to switch to it.

Open a private tab

  1. Tap theTabs icon.
  2. Select thePrivate section to switch to private browsing.
  3. Tap+ New private tab to open a new private tab.

Close a tab

  • In tab view, tap theX on a tab preview to close it.
  • You can also swipe a tab left or right to close it.
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Use the address bar and home screen

Search or enter a URL

  • Tap theaddress bar at the top of the screen.
  • Start typing to search or enter a web address. Firefox will suggest results from your browsing history, bookmarks, and default search engine.

Access the Firefox menu

The menu button (three dots) is located in the top/bottom toolbar on tablets.

From the menu, you can:

  • Open bookmarks, history, downloads, and synced tabs
  • Share pages
  • AccessSettings
  • Requestdesktop site
  • Add or removeadd-ons
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Customize your experience

To personalize Firefox on your tablet:

  1. Go toMenu >Settings
    • Adjust settings for:
    • Search engine
    • Privacy and security
    • Appearance (light/dark theme)
    • Add-ons
    • Site permissions

You can also sign in to your Mozilla account to sync data like bookmarks, passwords, and open tabs across devices.

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