![]() I've reached out to Valve directly about this, will update if / when they reply. The Import wizard should run, select Finish if prompted. You can install the Firefox browser by downloading it APK file directly through a Downloader app and proceeding to install it accordingly. So instead of using Portmaster you'd use pkg itself, like so: pkg install firefox which would install a pre-build Firefox package together with all its dependencies. Select Install or Re-install (if you had Firefox installed before). Apart from what Trihexagonal said above you could also consider using binary packages instead of building your own. ![]() The installer will ask permission to run, select Yes. It's not entirely clear why Valve don't just remove the Firefox package included directly in SteamOS, and have the Flatpak version installed instead like they give you the option for with Chrome with their built-in installer that keeps it up to date too.įor now if you want a secure browsing experience on the Steam Deck you should either install and run the Firefox version available via Discover as Flatpak or use Chrome that Valve has an easy installer for either via Discover or through the Non-Steam section in Gaming Mode. Select Run to start the installer right after downloading. With this version of Firefox, there's various flaws still present in it. ![]() This is actually rather important, because web browsers are constantly under attack and new vulnerabilities appear all the time. For instructions on how to install add-ons and a list of add-ons, see Browser. Right now, the version of Firefox that is available on the Steam Deck is stuck at 96.0.3 even if you've opted into the very latest SteamOS 3.3 Beta. Firefoxs Add-ons Manager is used to manage installed add-ons or find new ones. After the update, Firefox will be installed as a flatpak, making it easier to keep up to date."įor all the pros of the Steam Deck like the full KDE Plasma desktop mode, there's a bit of a sore spot with Valve being too slow to update some of the included software. Update: I spoke with Valve about the issue and they confirmed change is coming - "Yes, we're aware of the issue and will soon be shipping an update to the SteamOS Beta to address it.
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