

Effectively you can use Firefox OS while still having full access to your Android apps. Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview avoids these issues by replacing the Android home screen with the Gaia (UI) layer of Firefox OS.

There’s always an inherent risk of rendering your hardware inoperable, i.e., bricking your device. Re-flashing existing hardware means losing user data as well as access to Android apps that you may depend on. Don’t expect it to be bug-free or completely stable.) The B2G-installer add-on lets you flash a full port of Firefox OS on to an Android device (Note: Firefox OS is under development. The Firefox OS Participation Hub provides up-to-date information on getting involved with Firefox OS. We’re now working on making Firefox OS more widely available. To date, it’s only been possible to download and explore the latest versions of Firefox OS on specific hardware, such as the Flame device. You’ve asked how to get involved with the Firefox OS open source project. What is the Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview?

To give it a try, visit the Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview, right from your Android device, then click to “Get the Android App.”Īndroid apps alongside Web apps on the homescreenįirefox OS Calendar with Android navigation bar To find out more about all aspects of the release, visit Firefox OS v2.5.įirefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview is an app that lets you experience Firefox OS as an alternate home screen on your Android device without having to re-flash and replace your Android installation.

