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The Firefox OS search bar gives you easier access to content that you care about. Want to visit a website? Just type the web address into the search bar. You can also use it to access apps or search engines without having to scroll around for another application. Let's get started!
Tip: Find something you really like? Save it to your home screen for easy access.
Search the WebType a search into the search bar. You'll see the four most popular web results along with a list of search engines. (These search engines will vary, depending on your country).
Firefox OS will show you suggestions for popular searches as you type. To turn off search suggestions, open the Settings app, tap , and switch off Search Suggestions.
Know what website you want to visit? Type in the web address into that same search bar to visit the site directly.
Search or browse for appsFound something useful? Let's save it.
Here's how to get around.
Tip: If you scroll the search results far enough, you will see a Clear history link that you can use to clear the app search history.
Customize the search screen to suit you.
On the search screen, tap a ready-made category like Social, Games, Music, or Showbiz (these are also referred to as Smart Collections) to browse for available apps.
Add new Smart Collections! After tapping the search bar, tap the More button to choose and add new Smart Collections.Long-press on the home screen to choose and add new Smart Collections.
Add an app to your home screenFound something useful? Let's save it.
Tip: If you scroll the search results far enough, you will see a Clear history link that you can use to clear the app search history.
Organize the search screenCustomize the search screen to suit you.
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