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# user.js | Fennec F-Droid
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I made this project to create something dedicated for Firefox for Android.
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The `user.js` file is used to configure Firefox in the safest and fastest way possible.
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To realize this project I was inspirated by various authors of `user.js` and I've implemented some preferences of mine.
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## Aims:
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* online security
* more privacy
* better performance
* less unique fingerprint possible
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## Best Use:
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This `user.js` has been designed for Mobile use and you can use on these browsers:
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* [Fennec F-Droid ](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/ ) - F-Droid
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* [Firefox for Android ](https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/releases/ ) - Mozilla Archive
* [Firefox for Android Beta ](https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/mobile/releases/ ) - Mozilla Archive
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## Note:
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This file contains prefs. that are not native to the Android version of Firefox, but I have chosen to add them to avoid that in the future they can be implemented by Mozilla without we can realize it.
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All this does not lead into stability issues.
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## Installation:
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### **ROOT METHOD 1** *(file manager)*
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✳️ I would like to suggest the use of [Amaze ](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.amaze.filemanager/ ) or [TWRP File Manager ](https://twrp.me/Devices/ ) before proceed.
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- Download and install Fennec F-Droid form the official [F-Droid client ](https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk ) or from the official [F-Droid Website ](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/ )
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- Start Fennec for the first time (offline mode/no data connections) and wait about 5 sec.
- Close Fennec.
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- Clone or download zip file and extract it
- Locate Fennec's installation directory `data/data/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/files/mozilla/[xxxxxxx].default`
- Copy the extracted `user.js` file to the install directory
- Delete `prefs.js` file inside the install directory
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- Start Fennec F-Droid and test if `user.js` was applied browsing to `about:config` and look if `config.applied` is `true` .
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If this doesn't work I suggest you to use the **ROOT METHOD 2** below.
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### **ROOT METHOD 2** *(app)*
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- Download and install Fennec F-Droid form the official [F-Droid client ](https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk ) or from the official [F-Droid Website ](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/ )
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- Download and install [User.js Updater ](https://github.com/v1nc/user.js-updater/releases )
- Start Fennec for the first time (offline mode/no data connections) and wait about 5 sec.
- Close Fennec.
- Open `User.js Updater` app and grant storage permission.
- Tap `UPDATE` at the bottom and grant root permission.
- Start Fennec and test if `user.js` was applied browsing to `about:config` and look if `_config.applied` is `true` .
- **AFWall+ USERS:** You can disable `Use Download Manager` option into `Settings` and enable data connection just to the app itself.
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Thanks to [v1nc ](https://github.com/v1nc/ ) for creating this app.
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## Comparision:
You can also compare my `user.js` with the `user.js` from other authors [HERE ](https://v1nc.github.io/comparison/ ).
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## Contacts:
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You can join [Fennec F-Droid | CHAT ](https://t.me/qd_invitation ) with Telegram for support or talk about privacy and security topics.
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## Thanks:
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I really thanks all the authors who inspired me:
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* [gHacks ](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js )
* [Librefox Browser ](https://github.com/intika/Librefox )
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* [pyllyukko ](https://github.com/pyllyukko/user.js )
* [OrangeManBad ](https://git.nixnet.xyz/OrangeManBad/user.js ) - (pyllyukko fork)
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* [CHEF-KOCH ](https://github.com/CHEF-KOCH/FFCK/tree/master/user.js )
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## Special Thanks:
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to all the members of my Telegram group who support me and give me motivation.