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    [Question] Tweaking firefox in libertine to make it usable with touchscreen

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      • B Offline
        BigB
        last edited by BigB

        Introduction

        Hi,
        I have nexus 5 (hammered) and nexus 7 2013 (flo).

        Unfortunately morph browser doesn't support add-ons e.g. UBlock origin, privacy badger, privacy possum. Also it's good to be able to run many desktop things on UT Device. That's why I decided to play with firefox in libertine. πŸ™‚

        Questions

        • Is it possible to tweak firefox (in libertine) to use it comfortable with touchscreen?
        • Do audio and video playback work?
        • Can I prevent Firefox suspension and listen something from e.g. YouTube?
        • Can I force it to default load mobile version of sites e.g. m.wikipedia.org instead wikipedia.org
        • Is there possibility to enable acceleration in app?
        • Does it work properly with system keyboard

        Solutions

        • Small interface size - Install libertine tweak tool from openstore to set size and scrollbar.
        • No touchscreen compatibility - install addon scroll anywhere and set it to grab and drag for best touchscreen compatibility.
        • Slow Rendering* - In theory - follow this guide to enable faster sites rendering however you should see @arubislander post to understand why this it won't work
        • Force mobile sites - install addon
        • Audio and video playback -
        • Keyboard integration -
        • Acceleration in app -

        Important posts

        *@arubislander said: "From what I've read the increase in speed is achieved by offloading the 2D rendering to the GPU. But processes in a Libertine container don't have access to the GPU, so this would not work."

        First Post changelog

        • 2020.08.23 - small changes, now morph with newer web engine can run element
        • 2020.08.16 - added unsolved, undiscussed problems to solution section
        • 2020.08.14 - added keyboard question, fixed formating, added two solutions
        • 2020.08.13 - issue creation
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        • R Offline
          rocket2nfinity
          last edited by

          You are searching for Libertine Tweak Tool.

          Firefox can force mobile sites only either as an add on or in preferences.

          Firefox rendering can be sped up by

          https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-firefox-webrender-for-faster-page-rendering/

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          • arubislanderA Offline
            arubislander @rocket2nfinity
            last edited by

            @rocket2nfinity said in [Question] Tweaking firefox in libertine to make it usable with touchscreen:

            Firefox rendering can be sped up by
            https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-firefox-webrender-for-faster-page-rendering/

            From what I've read the increase in speed is achieved by offloading the 2D rendering to the GPU. But processes in a Libertine container don't have access to the GPU, so this would not work.

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            Google Pixel 3a (20.04 DEV)
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            Meizu Pro 5 (16.04 DEV)

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            • TotalSonicT Offline
              TotalSonic
              last edited by

              As stated before, using the Libertine Tweak Tool available from the Open Store, allows you to set gui sizing and large scroll bars for apps in libertine containers, that make them much more usable mobile form factors. Also - installing the Scroll Anywhere extension and setting it for "Grab and Drag" behavior allows scrolling via touch for Firefox. Firefox unfortunately still will be much slower and less responsive than Morph is on UT.

              Best regards,
              Steve Berson

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