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=== Why would I disable an add-on? === | === Why would I disable an add-on? === | ||
Disabling an add-on prevents it from loading when you start Firefox, but it doesn't remove the add-on or any of its settings. Enabling the add-on again will bring it back to where it was when you disabled it. For add-ons that you want to turn off without removing, disabling is the way to go. | Disabling an add-on prevents it from loading when you start Firefox, but it doesn't remove the add-on or any of its settings. Enabling the add-on again will bring it back to where it was when you disabled it. For add-ons that you want to turn off without removing, disabling is the way to go. | ||
=== How do I backup all of the add-ons and themes that I've installed? === | |||
You can backup your profile directory which will also backup your add-ons and themes. A third party application like [http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/ MozBackup] can help you with this. | |||
= Website questions = | = Website questions = | ||
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In general, no. Firefox 3.x has a number of new features and a large majority of Add-on developers have updated their add-ons to support 3.x. If the add-on only supports Firefox 2, try searching for that add-on's title. In many cases there will be a new version that supports Firefox 3 with the same or similar title. | In general, no. Firefox 3.x has a number of new features and a large majority of Add-on developers have updated their add-ons to support 3.x. If the add-on only supports Firefox 2, try searching for that add-on's title. In many cases there will be a new version that supports Firefox 3 with the same or similar title. | ||
=== I installed a new theme but would like to revert back to the Firefox default theme. How do I do that? === | === I installed a new theme but would like to revert back to the Firefox default theme. How do I do that? === | ||
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Experimental Add-ons are generally the newest add-ons hosted on AMO. These Add-ons have not undergone the editorial review required to become public and are generally at some sort of prerelease level of quality. Since they haven't been reviewed, there is a higher chance of something going wrong when you install one. | Experimental Add-ons are generally the newest add-ons hosted on AMO. These Add-ons have not undergone the editorial review required to become public and are generally at some sort of prerelease level of quality. Since they haven't been reviewed, there is a higher chance of something going wrong when you install one. | ||
This FAQ is meant for end users; developer FAQ should go in the | |||
author's section of the [http://wiki.mozilla.org/Update:Authors site]. | |||
=== What applications and versions are supported? === | |||
Please see the complete list [http://addons.mozilla.org/pages/appversions here]. | |||
=== How do I delete my add-on? === | |||
Due to security concerns, it is not possible to delete an add-on once its GUID has been submitted to AMO. Instead, you can "disable" your add-on which will hide it from searches, display pages, and automatic updates. You can disable your add-on by clicking the Disable button on the Edit Add-on page. You can go back at any time and re-enable your add-on from the same page. | |||
=== Why aren't add-on updates sent out for sandbox'ed add-ons? === | |||
Due to security concerns. Add-ons in the sandbox are unmoderated. If automatic updates were enabled, then this could be used for malicious purposes. Going "public" forces a review by an editor and lessens the chance of a rogue add-on doing damage thru automatic updating. | |||
== How is the recommended list/editor's choice list generated? == | |||
== How do I get my add-on recommended? == | |||