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how can i set mobile password manager for android to copy all my passwords from my desktop's firefox?

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How can i set my new mobile password manager for my android phone to copy all my passwords from my desktop's firefox? Right now, i notice there are only about 8 listed passwords. But my desktop's saved password manager has about 50 listed. This makes me think that the android app is only choosing to remember what i saved directly with my android. I want it to grab all my saved passwords from my desktop too. I tried rechecking my firefox sync options, but only confirmed that i do have that set to automatically sync all my data (including passwords.)

How can i set my new mobile password manager for my android phone to copy all my passwords from my desktop's firefox? Right now, i notice there are only about 8 listed passwords. But my desktop's saved password manager has about 50 listed. This makes me think that the android app is only choosing to remember what i saved directly with my android. I want it to grab all my saved passwords from my desktop too. I tried rechecking my firefox sync options, but only confirmed that i do have that set to automatically sync all my data (including passwords.)

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

I found I have to tap the "Menu" (three horizontal lines in a square) button in the mobile view, and sign in before I'm able to reply from Firefox on Android.

Now that you're on your desktop: try unchecking Passwords in Sync preferences, wait a few seconds, then re-check it. Then on your phone, open Android's Settings app, Accounts & sync, choose your Firefox Sync account, then Menu > Sync Now.

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Does it help if you set a Master Password on all connected devices?

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If you have Master Password turned on on your Android device, Sync won't be able to sync your passwords to it. (Long story.)

You can turn off Master Password, force a Sync in Settings, and turn it back on if that's the case.

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Hi r, thanks so much for reply. But ... i do not have master pwd turned on android. I already have it set to sync all.

Also, I find i cannot reply to you with android by clicking on the emailed link! I had to actually start up my computer (desktop) to reply there. Any idea why? Thanks s

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

I found I have to tap the "Menu" (three horizontal lines in a square) button in the mobile view, and sign in before I'm able to reply from Firefox on Android.

Now that you're on your desktop: try unchecking Passwords in Sync preferences, wait a few seconds, then re-check it. Then on your phone, open Android's Settings app, Accounts & sync, choose your Firefox Sync account, then Menu > Sync Now.

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Wow okay i did the first one successfully so far....whew! I had to dig ditches to recall what my username/ password was!!! Lol but thanx so much, progress sloooooowly but surely! Next will try the sync suggestions, will keep u ppsted... thankss!!!

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this worked! thanks so much!