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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Setting up Firefox Sync - Before Reformatting and Updating a Linux OS

I don't run Firefox Sync, all the time. Because it uses too many resources. And slows down Firefox and my Computer as well. I guess a 1.8GHz Core 2, with 2.5GB of Ram. Just isn't enough machine to run Firefox Sync, well. But, I do like to Sync My Bookmarks and Firefox Add-ons between my other Linux Systems. I do this every so often. Especially, before I reformat a Machine with a new Linux OS. I like to try out different Linux Distros. First I try them out in Virtual Box or Qemu. Then if I really like them. I put them on a Real Hardware Machine. My Favourites are Fedora and Debian. So, I'm getting ready to Reformat a Laptop running Korora 17 (a Fedora 17 Remix). With Fedora 19 Jam-KDE. The Audio Video Spin of Fedora. If it runs well on the Laptop. It is a 2GHz Core 2, with 3GB of Ram. So, I think it will run just fine. Then I will put it on the 1.8GHz System too. I'm running Fedora 14 on it now. I stayed with Fedora 14. Because I love Gnome 2. And really can Stand Gnome 3. I don't really care for KDE, either. But, I love many of the KDE Apps. I cant work without Krusader! The twin panel file manager. I'm running Mate on the Laptop and it works just fine. But, Mate does not have all of the features that Gnome 2 has. So, I installed Gnome 3 on the Laptop. Just to get more Gnome functionality. And I've had a few headaches, with this System. With Gnome 3 and Mate Start-up Apps, fighting for control of the System. Such as Audio Settings and Screen Savers. I went through all of the Start-up items, several times and have most everything working well now. But, Korora 17 is now past it's End of Life too. So, I need to update my Fedora 14 and 17 Systems, soon. They all work just fine. But, There could be Security Problems, that come up. That I wont get any updates for. I run SE Linux. And it Stops most anything bad, that comes my way. But, SE Linux needs updates, from time to time too. So... since I always turn Firefox Sync off, after I get my Syncing Done. I have to set it up. Each time I want to Sync Again. And I forget the exact Procedure, that has to be done. To get it up and running again. It's really not very intuitive, to me. And the Instructions are written in Bits and Pieces Throughout the Firefox Site. So, I have to search and read and reread, just to get Firefox to Sync again. And of course I have to find that long Firefox Sync Key and my Firefox Password too. So, it took me about 2 to 2.5 hours, just to get my Syncing up and running this time!:O So, I'm Posting this and the Firefox Sync Instructions, in this Post. For my own and your future reference... What it boils down to is... Go to Firefox Preferences or Tools Sync and follow the instructions. But, the confusing thing to me. Is that you have to start on one machine. Doesn't matter which one. Get those Code Numbers from the Wizard. Put, them in the other Machine. Then in your "Other Machine". Do the same thing. Ya, that still doesn't make much sense. Just do the same in Both Machines and Follow the instructions in the Wizards. You have to do this on Both Machines. And I only saw this on one of the Firefox Instructions Pages. Way down at the Bottom. Just before the Android Set-up, info... So, maybe we will be able to get our Syncing Done, a bit faster, next time. If I can remember that I Posted this and can find it on my Blog, that is!;)

Don

How do I set up Firefox Sync?

When you set up Firefox Sync on your computer, all of your data and preferences (such as your bookmarks, history, passwords, open tabs and installed add-ons) gets stored securely on the Mozilla servers. Then you can connect other devices (a mobile phone for example) and they will be automatically synchronized, giving you access to all of your information no matter where you are. This article will walk you though setting up Firefox Sync for the first time.

Part 1: Set up Firefox Sync on a computer

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click Create a New Account.
  3. Fill in your account details:
    • Email address
    • Choose a password and enter it a second time to make sure you have it right.
    • Agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
    • Confirm that you're not a robot!
    • To change what information gets synced, click Sync Options. The default is to sync your add-ons, bookmarks, passwords, preferences, history and tabs.
    • Finally, click Next.
  4. You will see a Setup Complete! message. Click Close to close the progress window and take you back to Firefox. Don't worry, your data will continue to be encrypted and uploaded in the background.
    Note: This first sync should happen quickly but may take more than 30 minutes depending on how much information needs to be synced.

Part 2: Get the easy setup code on another device

Get the code on an Android device

  1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.
    Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.
  2. The code to add this device appears.

Get the code on another computer

Do these steps on the second computer that you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. The code to add this computer will be displayed.

Part 3: Connect your other device to your Sync account

Enter the setup code on your computer to connect your other device to your Sync account

  1. Click the Home button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
  2. At the bottom of the home page, click the Sync link to open the Sync settings window.
  3. Then click the Pair a device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  4. Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click Next.
  5. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click Finish to close the setup window.

What if I'm not near my computer?

Do these steps on the device that you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.
If you are trying to add a device to Firefox Sync and you are not near your computer so that you can enter the code, you can still get it done by entering your account information.

Connect an Android device

Do these steps in Firefox for mobile on your Android device.

  1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.
    Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.
  2. Tap the "Advanced setup..." link.
  3. Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Recovery Key and tap Connect.

Connect another computer

Do these steps on the second computer that you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.
  4. Sign in to your Sync account:
    • Enter your account email address
    • Enter your password
    • Enter your Recovery Key
    • Then click Next
  5. You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click Finish to complete adding this device to your Sync account.



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How do I add a device to Firefox Sync?

This article will walk you through adding a second device (computer, Android phone or Android Tablet.) to your Firefox Sync account.

Adding a device to Firefox Sync requires you to have set up a Sync account first. If you haven't done that, please see How do I set up Firefox Sync?

How do I Add a Device?

Do these steps in Firefox on a computer that already has your Sync account set up.

  1. Click the Home button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
  2. At the bottom of the home page, click the Sync link to open the Sync settings window.
  3. Then click the Pair a device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  4. Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click Next.
  5. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click Finish to close the setup window.

How do I Add a Device when I'm not near my computer?

Do these steps on the device you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.
If you are trying to add a device to Firefox Sync and you are not near your computer so that you can enter the code, you can still get it done by entering your account information.

Add an Android or Maemo device

Do these steps in Firefox on your Android or Maemo device.

  1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.
    Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.
  2. Tap the "Advanced setup..." link.
  3. Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Recovery Key and tap Connect.

Add another computer

Do these steps on the computer you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.
  4. Sign in to your Sync account:
    • Enter your account email address
    • Enter your password
    • Enter your Recovery Key
    • Then click Next
  5. You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click Finish to complete adding this device to your Sync account.



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