# Location request on Firefox for Android

**URL:** <https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/location-request-on-firefox-for-android/149625>\
**Category:** Add-ons\
**Created:** [October 1, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/location-request-on-firefox-for-android/149625 "2026-10-01T01:45:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/location-request-on-firefox-for-android/149625/1 "2026-10-01T01:45:43Z")

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I am new in add-on development. I have created an add on that shows our current location. On Desktop (Windows), it works well, however on Firefox for Android, I always get permission denied. Is this happening because the page is not hosted on a server? Is there anything we need to be aware of?  
On desktop, there is a popup requesting for permission and that’s it, however on android, there is no popup requesting for permission.

Thanks.  
Lyes

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**Post date:** [October 2, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/location-request-on-firefox-for-android/149625/2 "2026-10-02T06:32:24Z")

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What API did you used?  
Check the MDN if it’s available on Android.

As a last resort, you can debug it:

> **[manifest.json - Developing extensions for Firefox for Android](https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/developing-extensions-for-firefox-for-android/#debug-your-extension)**
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> Firefox for Android doesn't have full feature parity with the desktop version of Firefox. There are several known issues with Firefox for Android that can lead to a poor user experience. Therefore, it's recommended you use Manifest V2 for extensions...