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[GH-ISSUE #1001] Autofill API works on Firefox (Fennec) but not Beta or Preview (Fenix) on Android #7084

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opened 2026-04-10 23:29:06 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 6 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:06 -05:00
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Originally created by @rob83gh on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/1001

Describe the Bug

I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 with Android 8.0.0. Bitwarden auto-fill API service works in Firefox 68.9.0 (Fennec) but not in Firefox Beta or Preview 78.0.0 (Fenix). Bitwarden auto-fill accessibility service does work in both but is slower and does not work on some sites where auto-fill API did.

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Open any login page
  2. Focus the username or password field

Expected Result

Bitwarden autofill popup should appear

Actual Result

No popup appears

Screenshots or Videos

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Environment

  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • Android 8.0.0
  • Firefox Beta 78.0.0-beta.1

Additional Context

With the impending move to the Fenix codebase, Firefox for Android seems to lose autofill API functionality that used to work on the Fennec codebase. This would be a shame since it's the only browser that currently works at all with auto-fill API on my device.

Originally created by @rob83gh on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/1001 <!-- Comment: Please do not submit feature requests. The [Community Forums][1] has a section for submitting, voting for, and discussing product feature requests. [1]: https://community.bitwarden.com --> ## Describe the Bug I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 with Android 8.0.0. Bitwarden auto-fill API service works in Firefox 68.9.0 (Fennec) but not in Firefox Beta or Preview 78.0.0 (Fenix). Bitwarden auto-fill accessibility service does work in both but is slower and does not work on some sites where auto-fill API did. <!-- Comment: A clear and concise description of what the bug is. --> ## Steps To Reproduce 1. Open any login page 2. Focus the username or password field <!-- Comment: How can we reproduce the behavior: --> ## Expected Result Bitwarden autofill popup should appear <!-- Comment: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. --> ## Actual Result No popup appears <!-- Comment: A clear and concise description of what is happening. --> ## Screenshots or Videos n/a <!-- Comment: If applicable, add screenshots and/or a short video to help explain your problem. --> ## Environment - Samsung Galaxy S7 - Android 8.0.0 - Firefox Beta 78.0.0-beta.1 ## Additional Context With the impending move to the Fenix codebase, Firefox for Android seems to lose autofill API functionality that used to work on the Fennec codebase. This would be a shame since it's the only browser that currently works at all with auto-fill API on my device. <!-- Comment: Add any other context about the problem here. -->
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:09 -05:00
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@tgreer-bw commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020):

Is it just not showing the option to autofill? If so it's because the (edit: Fenix) project has a special list for autofill options right now. We've reached out to see if we can get on the list, but there isn't a reason to believe that Bitwarden won't be supported once it moves to general availability.

Perhaps @mportune-bw may be able to add some clarity here as well.

<!-- gh-comment-id:653165634 --> @tgreer-bw commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020): Is it just not showing the option to autofill? If so it's because the (edit: Fenix) project has a special list for autofill options right now. We've reached out to see if we can get on the list, but there isn't a reason to believe that Bitwarden won't be supported once it moves to general availability. Perhaps @mportune-bw may be able to add some clarity here as well.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:09 -05:00
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@rob83gh commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020):

Ah, okay, I did not know there was a list. Yes, it is just not showing any option to autofill.

<!-- gh-comment-id:653183374 --> @rob83gh commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2020): Ah, okay, I did not know there was a list. Yes, it is just not showing any option to autofill.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:10 -05:00
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@rob83gh commented on GitHub (Aug 19, 2020):

Fenix is currently rolling out on the Firefox release channel in the play store. My phone updated to version 79.0.4 and auto-fill service stopped working.

<!-- gh-comment-id:676015151 --> @rob83gh commented on GitHub (Aug 19, 2020): Fenix is currently rolling out on the Firefox release channel in the play store. My phone updated to version 79.0.4 and auto-fill service stopped working.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:11 -05:00
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@robpearman commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2020):

I have been having the same issue for a little while. I'm running the latest Bitwarden 2.5.0 and Firefox beta 80.0.0-beta.6 on a Samsung Galaxy S9 running Android 10, kernel 4.9.118.

Bitwarden often either doesn't show the option to auto fill a username or password field an a Firefox Web page, or sometimes flashes it on screen and closes it before I can press it. Perversely it worked fine loggin on to Github to add this comment and is somewhat unpredictable. If I can provide any more info to help diagnose just let me know.

<!-- gh-comment-id:677621659 --> @robpearman commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2020): I have been having the same issue for a little while. I'm running the latest Bitwarden 2.5.0 and Firefox beta 80.0.0-beta.6 on a Samsung Galaxy S9 running Android 10, kernel 4.9.118. Bitwarden often either doesn't show the option to auto fill a username or password field an a Firefox Web page, or sometimes flashes it on screen and closes it before I can press it. Perversely it worked fine loggin on to Github to add this comment and is somewhat unpredictable. If I can provide any more info to help diagnose just let me know.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:12 -05:00
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@rob83gh commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2020):

Auto-fill accessibility service still works but not as well, i.e. often doesn't show at all, or only fills one box but not the other, and is slower overall. Copy paste from the app is sometimes the only way.

<!-- gh-comment-id:679937276 --> @rob83gh commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2020): Auto-fill accessibility service still works but not as well, i.e. often doesn't show at all, or only fills one box but not the other, and is slower overall. Copy paste from the app is sometimes the only way.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-10 23:29:13 -05:00
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@eliykat commented on GitHub (Apr 29, 2021):

Thanks for reporting this issue. Autofill problems can affect different sites, apps, or devices, and we’re working on improving this feature. To help us track and analyze affected sites, please lodge a report using the Google Form mentioned in this issue: #1389. Please also direct any discussion or questions to that issue. This issue will now be closed.

<!-- gh-comment-id:829659530 --> @eliykat commented on GitHub (Apr 29, 2021): Thanks for reporting this issue. Autofill problems can affect different sites, apps, or devices, and we’re working on improving this feature. To help us track and analyze affected sites, please lodge a report using the Google Form mentioned in this issue: #1389. Please also direct any discussion or questions to that issue. This issue will now be closed.
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