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Firefox Lite

Non-profit backed browser

  • Category Browsing
  • Program license Free
  • Version 2.6.2(20653)
  • Size 6 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name org.mozilla.rocket
  • Program by Mozilla

Firefox Lite is a lightweight browser from Mozilla that provides a robust browsing experience while optimizing memory and bandwidth usage on your smartphone.

Efficient Browsing Experience

Firefox Lite is designed to deliver a smooth, seamless browsing experience. One of its standout features is the 'Turbo mode' which is activated by default. This feature blocks ads on the webpages you navigate, preventing unnecessary consumption of your data on unwanted ads. This results in a more streamlined, less cluttered and faster browsing experience.

Space and Data Savvy

Firefox Lite is not just light in terms of the space it occupies on your smartphone's memory; it also strives to utilize minimal broadband. The balance struck between functionality and resource usage makes it an excellent alternative for users with limited storage space or data plans.

Unique Features

Firefox Lite comes with a host of unique features that set it apart from other browsers. One such feature is the page capture tool, which allows users to take a screenshot of an entire webpage for offline viewing. This is particularly useful for capturing long articles or important information to read at a later time without the need for an active internet connection. All screenshots are conveniently saved in your gallery for easy access.

Comprehensive Browser Capabilities

Despite its lightweight design, Firefox Lite does not compromise on essential browser features. It includes all the fundamental aspects you’d expect in a browser, such as tabs and bookmarks, quick search, and more. This makes it a comprehensive browser choice, especially for users with less powerful internet connections.

Pros

  • Efficient browsing with 'Turbo mode'
  • Optimized for minimal memory and bandwidth usage
  • Unique page capture tool for offline viewing
  • Incorporates all essential browser features

Cons

  • Lacks some advanced features found in heavier browsers

Improved landscape mode experience - you can now access url and toolbar functions in landscape mode

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Allows an application to request installing packages. Apps targeting APIs greater than 22 must hold this permission in order to use ACTION_INSTALL_PACKAGE.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY