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I have Version 6, why do websites tell me to update?

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BWeller
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When on Firefox I have had several different websites tell me I need to update Firefox, but I have Version 6 (2) according to my settings wheel. What can I do so those sites recognize that I am updated?

When on Firefox I have had several different websites tell me I need to update Firefox, but I have Version 6 (2) according to my settings wheel. What can I do so those sites recognize that I am updated?

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Andrew
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Could you provide us where you told to update? Many fake Firefox updates have been popping up recently, but I doubt it would target mobile users.

The other option is to uninstall the app completely and install it again from the App Store.

James
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https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id989804926?mt=8

The Firefox shell browser for iOS is at version 6.0

Firefox for iOS is pretty new compared to desktop and Android Firefox as to why it has a low version number. It also does not use the same Gecko and JavaScript engines as Firefox on desktop and Android uses due to well Apple restrictions.