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numy
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adblock plus incompatible with newest firefox dev edition

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basically as the title says..
firefox developer edition version: 57.0b1 (64-bit)
none of the current adblock plus version are compatible

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mapx
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Re: adblock plus incompatible with newest firefox dev edition

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install the last dev build from:
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addo ... sions/beta

which is essentially the ABP for chrome
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will your extension be able to be used when firefox updates to 57 in mid october? it's labeled 'legacy' in firefox extensions. i love this extension AND firefox and don't want to lose either. is it safe to not upgrade?; i think not. will you be able to do something to let us keep using this in firefox 57?
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I posted above the link to install the version available for FF 57.
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I have installed the last dev build from:
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addo ... sions/beta Version 2.99.0.1862beta
It seems work fine in Firefox 55.0.3 x64.
How can I restore my old personal filters from ABP 2.9.1?
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if you have the last beta build (you posted an incorrect link), click ABP icon, options, "add your own filters" tab, your filters should be there.
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You're right. I have corrected the link.
All my old filters are in the newest version. Thanks.
Many friends ask me: if they maintain the legacy version, when the new final ABP version is released, it will replace automatically the old one?
Or must they install now the beta version, and it will be replaced by the new final ABP version?
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Theoretically (I'm not part of the team) the new version will replace the legacy one when FF 57 will land (and the beta version will become the stable one)
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Thanks, mapx.
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If I install the last beta version, when the final version is finished, Firefox will actualize automatically the beta version to the final version?
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You will stay on the beta channel until you switch channels and an update to the final version comes out: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1177737

It looks like the best way to go back to the stable channel is to uninstall Firefox (but do not remove personal data), and then install the stable version: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/quest ... wer-385516

It might just work to grab the stable Firefox 57 installer and install over your Firefox 57 beta installation, but the advice I just gave avoids any potential problems from leftover program files from the beta.
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Hi, lewisje.
Thanks your reply, very useful to know how to actualize Firefox beta to Firefox final version.
But my question was a little different; I'm sorry I was not able to make it clear before. I want know if I install Adblock beta version on Firefox 56, when Firefox 57 arrives and Adblock final version arrives, Firefox 57 will actualize automatically the Adblock beta version to Adblock final version?
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You'll stay on the beta channel (dev builds).
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OK, mapx. It's absolutely clear. Thanks again.
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