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This article gives answers to frequently asked questions about Firefox OS.
Chat How can I get Whatsapp on my Firefox OS device?Whatsapp is not currently available for Firefox OS, we apologize for this inconvenience. TuMe or Tuenti are alternative apps, or search for Loqui in the Firefox Marketplace. Also, we support Facebook chat by using the Facebook app that is pre-installed on Firefox OS.
Music & Sounds How do I create a custom ringtone?v1.01 does not support custom ringtones, we apologize for this missing feature and we are working on developing this in a future release for Firefox OS.
How do I download music from the browser?v1.01 does not include this feature, but this is fixed in v1.1 which will be made available to our hardware and service partners as soon as it has completed final testing.
Stability How can I prevent my device from hanging or getting stuck?If you notice that app are lagging or becoming slow, simply press the power button on the phone and restart the device.
How can I recover from a hang on my phone?You can recover in several ways, as follows:
Hotmail, Yahoo mail, GMX mail and Gmail are currently supported with more on the way in future releases. Please try to connect your email account even if it is not listed here and then leave us feedback.
Are there any other limitations?Currently Firefox OS doesn't support copy/paste, sending HTML email, viewing all email accounts at once and attachments. These features are being considered for future releases.
What do I do if my email provider isn't supported?Please let us know via Ask a New Question. In the meantime, you can use the web browser on Firefox OS and visit your email from there.
How do I set the Screen Lock?Please see Setting the Screen Lock for instructions on setting the screen lock on your device.
Why can't I place Calls or send SMS?There are many reasons why calls or messages cannot be placed/sent.
please check that your SIM card is inserted properly and that you are in an area where you are able to have reception.
If you are inside a building, try going near a window.
If you are travelling, you may experience connection issues due to your location. It is best to check with your carrier to see where reception is present.
Why can't I connect to a WiFi Network?If you need help connecting to a Wi-Fi network, please see Connect to Wi-Fi or data.
There are many reasons why you are unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network:
You can turn Wi-Fi off and back on to see if it helps, and reboot your device.
Why is the Radio not working?Please note that a 3.5mm headset must be plugged in for the radio application to work. The headset will act as an antenna for the radio.
Your radio may not be working because of the following reasons:
You can also try by going to the home screen and open the application switcher to close the radio application.
If that does not help, try rebooting your device.
You may experience trouble taking pictures because of the following reasons:
Tip: Take the battery out for 15 seconds, then put it back in and turn on the phone.
Why won't my applications load?There are many reasons why applications may not be loading when they are tapped on. Here are is what you can try:
There are many reasons why you are not able to connect to sites using the Firefox browser.
To fix this issue, you can try the following:
If a software update is available for your device, a notification will appear in the status bar. To download and install an update, complete the following steps:
You must be connected to WiFi to download updates.
For System Updates, your phone will be unavailable while the update is being installed and the phone reboots.
You can set when to check for updates. Go to Device information in the settings, and visit the subsection Software Updates. You can also press Check now to check for updates right away.
Why do I not see any data usage on the Usage application?There are many reasons why you are not seeing any data usage in the usage application.
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