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Firefox OS lets you easily put music, photos and videos on your device by downloading them from the browser. Here's how it works.
YouTube videos: Due to recent changes in YouTube's configuration, users will not be able to download YouTube videos from the browser.
Note: This feature is available in Firefox OS version 1.1 and higher. Not sure what version of Firefox OS you have? Here's how to find out.
Download Music, Videos and Photos
- First, make sure your default settings are set to internal media storage:
- In the Settings app, tap on Media storage.
- On the Default media location menu, select .
- A message will notify you that this change will affect where your media will be saved. Proceed by tapping , then on the next screen .
- Open the Firefox browser and load the audio, video or photo file you want to save.
- Long-tap (press and hold) on the file for about 2 seconds to bring up the save dialog.
- Tap the button. A message will confirm that your file is saved.
- Audio files are saved in the Music app.
- Photos are saved in the Gallery app.
- Videos are saved in the Video app.
- Open the Firefox browser and load the audio, video or photo file you want to save.
- Long-tap (press and hold) on the file for about 2 seconds to bring up the save dialog.
- Tap the button. A message will confirm that your file is saved.
- Open the appropriate app to find your saved file:
- Audio files are saved in the Music app.
- Photos are saved in the Gallery app.
- Videos are saved in the Video app.
