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by nixosbestos 17 days ago
Since apparently this thread needs context, yes, you can install PWAs from Firefox on Android and I've heard it's returning to desktop.

This just seems to be a way (in Chrome) to trigger the already existing PWA install flow but from some styles element on the page, rather than the user knowing how to trigger the install flow (usually multiple clicks).

Edit: I wonder if you could do some click-jacking attacks here...
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EffrafaxOfWug 17 days ago
> can install PWAs from Firefox on Android

The last time I checked firefox on android didn't support PWAs like Chrome does. It just creates a shortcut to your homescreen. Chrome on android use WebAPKs. You can verify this by looking at the package id in the app info of the created shortcut.

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nixosbestos 12 days ago
I guess I don't get the distinction? That's some Google-y Chrome-y sounding stuff if I've ever heard of it.

I don't really get it. I click Install in Firefox. I get an app icon. It works, :shrug: ?

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