[SOLVED] Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass?

**jamiemac2005** · 04-25-2008, 03:35 PM

Hey, okay i'm using Firefox 3.05b and of course there are many of my add-ons that aren't compatible with the beta version. I've heard though that you can bypass the compatibility test for an extension? could anyone explain this process to me. (i've tried using the "ignore version check" on the add-on's page but then i get an error along the lines of "this add-on was not installed because it is not compatible with your version of firefox" though i've tried this with SwitchProxy (which i've heard is possible) and it still didn't want to install...

Can anyone help me out?

Cheers,
Jamey

CLicKsTeR · 04-27-2008, 09:30 PM

I am not sure how to "bypass" the compatibility issues. However, I have heard of many trying it and it made their "beta" copy of Firefox MUCH MUCH more buggy.

I would very much recommend using only the add-on's compatible with the beta version until the official Firefox 3 is released.

keithy397 · 04-27-2008, 11:02 PM

Hi Jamey,

Well, it is possible to make extensions work via a few different methods, but you should realise from the get-go that some will not work at all, especially some created for Firefox 2 will not work with Firefox 3 versions (Minefield and Gran Paradiso) for various reasons.

The method I use is to 'bump' the extension (Method 1 in the tutorial). This means you change the max version value. Instead of me trying to explain it all here, you'll find all the info you need in this tutorial

Good luck!

CLicKsTeR · 04-28-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithy397

Hi Jamey,

Well, it is possible to make extensions work via a few different methods, but you should realise from the get-go that some will not work at all, especially some created for Firefox 2 will not work with Firefox 3 versions (Minefield and Gran Paradiso) for various reasons.

The method I use is to 'bump' the extension (Method 1 in the tutorial). This means you change the max version value. Instead of me trying to explain it all here, you'll find all the info you need in this tutorial

Good luck!

Be sure to read everything VERY carefully and thoroughly before doing such a task.

Very nice post and read keithy.

**jamiemac2005** · 04-28-2008, 01:21 AM

Cheers, i will look thanks for the advice =]

keithy397 · 04-29-2008, 01:17 AM

You're welcome Jamey.

If you get any problems let us know. The tutorial looks daunting

but the application is straightforward!

**jamiemac2005** · 04-29-2008, 01:29 AM

haha, thanks very much for pointing me towards that tutorial it did exactly what i needed, i bumped Execute JS from 3.0b2 to 3.0b5 and it runs fine, i had a little trouble re-packaging the installer but after re-reading the instructions i realised i was compressing the files rather than just "storing" them in a zip file (7-zip)

Cheers much,
Jamey

04-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 564 OS: Win Vista Home Premium & Ubuntu Hardy(8.04)	[SOLVED] Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? Hey, okay i'm using Firefox 3.05b and of course there are many of my add-ons that aren't compatible with the beta version. I've heard though that you can bypass the compatibility test for an extension? could anyone explain this process to me. (i've tried using the "ignore version check" on the add-on's page but then i get an error along the lines of "this add-on was not installed because it is not compatible with your version of firefox" though i've tried this with SwitchProxy (which i've heard is possible) and it still didn't want to install... Can anyone help me out? Cheers, Jamey

04-27-2008, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
CLicKsTeR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 40 OS: Windows Vista 64 My System	Re: Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? I am not sure how to "bypass" the compatibility issues. However, I have heard of many trying it and it made their "beta" copy of Firefox MUCH MUCH more buggy. I would very much recommend using only the add-on's compatible with the beta version until the official Firefox 3 is released. __________________ Full-Time Student Kent State University Computer Science & Technology

04-27-2008, 11:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
keithy397 Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 358 OS: w2k pro	Re: Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? Hi Jamey, Well, it is possible to make extensions work via a few different methods, but you should realise from the get-go that some will not work at all, especially some created for Firefox 2 will not work with Firefox 3 versions (Minefield and Gran Paradiso) for various reasons. The method I use is to 'bump' the extension (Method 1 in the tutorial). This means you change the max version value. Instead of me trying to explain it all here, you'll find all the info you need in this tutorial Good luck! __________________ Cheers, Keith Remember to clear Firefox cache regularly Last edited by keithy397 : 04-27-2008 at 11:24 PM.

04-28-2008, 01:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 564 OS: Win Vista Home Premium & Ubuntu Hardy(8.04)	Re: Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? Cheers, i will look thanks for the advice =]

04-29-2008, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
keithy397 Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 358 OS: w2k pro	Re: Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? You're welcome Jamey. If you get any problems let us know. The tutorial looks daunting but the application is straightforward! __________________ Cheers, Keith Remember to clear Firefox cache regularly Last edited by keithy397 : 04-29-2008 at 01:19 AM.

04-29-2008, 01:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 564 OS: Win Vista Home Premium & Ubuntu Hardy(8.04)	Re: Firefox 3.05b add-on compatibility bypass? haha, thanks very much for pointing me towards that tutorial it did exactly what i needed, i bumped Execute JS from 3.0b2 to 3.0b5 and it runs fine, i had a little trouble re-packaging the installer but after re-reading the instructions i realised i was compressing the files rather than just "storing" them in a zip file (7-zip) Cheers much, Jamey