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I don't use Firefox Preview fully because of lack of login/password sync. After looking at github, I understood that Fenix won't support Firefox Sync for synci

by seren 7y ago

I don't use Firefox Preview fully because of lack of login/password sync. After looking at github, I understood that Fenix won't support Firefox Sync for syncing login and passwords, but will rely on Firefox Lockwise, and is the way forward. It this correct ? edit : added a precision regarding firefox sync for passwords

sciurus 7y ago
I don't know the specifics of passwords, but Fenix definitely support sync. Open settings and the first menu item you'll see will be "turn on sync". (Disclosure: I work at Mozilla but not on Fenix)
piotrkubisa 7y ago
> I understood that Fenix won't support Firefox Sync Based on my user experience Fenix (Firefox Preview) supports Firefox Sync in terms of bookmarks. I believe history and other data is also synchronized, but I haven't had occasion to test it thoroughly. In my opinion claim that "Fenix won't support Firefox Sync" is a bit too far [0]. I noticed the login/password sync feature has not been implemented yet [1]. I suppose it will might materialize soon, because lack of it could be a huge mistake in terms of usability. [0]: https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues?q=firefox+sync+label%3AFeature%3ASync https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues?q=firefox+syn... [1]: https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues/5074 https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues/5074
rhamzeh 7y ago
I believe they'll add that soon, but they haven't yet because of either: 1) The code base is not production ready yet, and they don't want an issue to come up which leaks users passwords 2) (More likely) They intend to add support for LockBox, their extension that replaces mediocre password support with a full-fledged password manager. And they need the Add-On support before they can include that. So most probably you'll see this along with add-on support come in the next few months
mintplant 7y ago
Firefox Lockwise is built on Firefox Sync and (IIRC) will eventually become the built-in password manager on Firefox desktop.
- lorenzhs 7y ago
  It did with Firefox 70, which was released a few days ago.
- michaelmrose 7y ago
  Every device in my house can run firefox but not one is compatible with lockwise. Wtf.
seren 7y ago
Answering to my own question, I have looked a bit further into github. It seems Lockwise can not work on pre Oreo android devices, so in the end, Fenix will get password sync natively as well, and this is a work in progress.

by seren 7y ago

sciurus 7y ago

I don't know the specifics of passwords, but Fenix definitely support sync. Open settings and the first menu item you'll see will be "turn on sync". (Disclosure: I work at Mozilla but not on Fenix)

piotrkubisa 7y ago

> I understood that Fenix won't support Firefox Sync Based on my user experience Fenix (Firefox Preview) supports Firefox Sync in terms of bookmarks. I believe history and other data is also synchronized, but I haven't had occasion to test it thoroughly. In my opinion claim that "Fenix won't support Firefox Sync" is a bit too far [0]. I noticed the login/password sync feature has not been implemented yet [1]. I suppose it will might materialize soon, because lack of it could be a huge mistake in terms of usability. [0]: https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues?q=firefox+sync+label%3AFeature%3ASync https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues?q=firefox+syn... [1]: https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues/5074 https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues/5074

rhamzeh 7y ago

I believe they'll add that soon, but they haven't yet because of either: 1) The code base is not production ready yet, and they don't want an issue to come up which leaks users passwords 2) (More likely) They intend to add support for LockBox, their extension that replaces mediocre password support with a full-fledged password manager. And they need the Add-On support before they can include that. So most probably you'll see this along with add-on support come in the next few months

mintplant 7y ago

Firefox Lockwise is built on Firefox Sync and (IIRC) will eventually become the built-in password manager on Firefox desktop.

lorenzhs 7y ago
It did with Firefox 70, which was released a few days ago.
michaelmrose 7y ago
Every device in my house can run firefox but not one is compatible with lockwise. Wtf.

seren 7y ago

Answering to my own question, I have looked a bit further into github. It seems Lockwise can not work on pre Oreo android devices, so in the end, Fenix will get password sync natively as well, and this is a work in progress.