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To debug a website in Firefox for Android, connect the phone to desktop Firefox through about:debugging, then inspect the open tab with DevTools. Use USB or, on Android 11 and later, wireless debugging. The desktop tools let you examine the live page’s layout, JavaScript, network requests, and stored data.

What you need before connecting

  • A phone running Firefox for Android and a desktop computer running Firefox.
  • Android developer options and USB debugging enabled for a wired connection; Firefox for Android’s remote-debugging setting must also be enabled.
  • adb available on the computer. Mozilla says the full Android Studio SDK is not required; only adb is needed (Mozilla’s about:debugging documentation).
  • For USB, a data-capable cable that fits both devices. For wireless, Android 11 or later and a shared network connection between phone and computer.

Connect Firefox for Android to desktop DevTools

  1. On the phone, enable Android developer options and USB debugging. In Firefox for Android, turn on its remote-debugging setting.
  2. Connect the phone to the computer with a USB data cable. Accept the Android prompt authorizing the computer if it appears.
  3. In desktop Firefox, enter about:debugging in the address bar. Enable USB devices if prompted, then connect to the phone. Refresh the device list if it does not appear immediately.
  4. Open the site in Firefox for Android. In desktop Firefox, find its tab in the device’s targets and select Inspect. The DevTools toolbox now targets that remote page.

If the phone is missing, confirm that adb is installed, the phone has authorized the computer, and USB debugging is enabled. Refresh the device list after addressing any of these issues. Mozilla’s connection and troubleshooting guidance is in about:debugging.

Choose USB or wireless debugging

Connection Requirements Use it when
USB USB debugging and Firefox remote debugging enabled, adb available, and a data-capable cable. You can connect the phone directly and prefer not to pair over a network.
Wireless Android 11 or later, adb, both devices on the same network, and Android Wireless debugging pairing and connection endpoints. You want to debug without a cable and can pair the devices through Android’s Wireless debugging screen.

Set up wireless debugging

  1. On the phone, open Android’s Wireless debugging settings and choose the option to pair with a device using a pairing code.
  2. In a computer terminal, run adb pair with the pairing IP address and port displayed on the phone. Enter the pairing code when prompted.
  3. Use adb connect with the separate IP address and port shown for the wireless connection. The pairing endpoint and connection endpoint are distinct.
  4. Run adb devices to confirm the computer sees the phone, then check about:debugging in desktop Firefox for the device and its open Firefox tab.

Wireless debugging requires Android 11 or later; if the phone does not meet that requirement, use USB. Both devices must be on the same network for the wireless route. See Mozilla’s wireless and USB setup instructions for the current connection flow.

Use the DevTools panel that matches the problem

  • Inspector: Examine page structure and CSS when an element is missing, styled incorrectly, or positioned unexpectedly.
  • Console: Read runtime messages and errors, and investigate JavaScript problems.
  • Network Monitor: Review requests and response behavior when content fails to load or data appears incorrect.
  • Storage Inspector: Examine site data stored by the page.
  • JavaScript Debugger: Set breakpoints, pause execution, and step through code to inspect its behavior and state.

Mozilla’s DevTools documentation describes the available tools, and its JavaScript Debugger guide explains breakpoints and stepping.

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