How to install a newer version of firefox in kali linux

Install Firefox on Linux - Mozilla Support
1. Go to the Firefox download page and click on the Download Now button. · 2. Open a terminal and go to the folder where your download has been saved. · 3.
To install a newer version of Firefox in Kali Linux, you can follow these steps:

Open Terminal:
Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a terminal window.

Remove Existing Firefox (Optional):
Before installing a newer version, you might want to remove the existing Firefox installation:

bash

sudo apt remove firefox

Add Mozilla PPA:
Mozilla maintains a PPA (Personal Package Archive) that provides the latest Firefox packages for Ubuntu-based distributions like Kali Linux. Add the Mozilla PPA to your system:

bash

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/firefox-next

Update Package List:
Update your package list to include the newly added PPA:

bash

sudo apt update

Install Firefox:
Install the newer version of Firefox using the following command:

bash

sudo apt install firefox

Launch Firefox:
Once the installation is complete, you can launch the newer version of Firefox from the application menu. Search for "Firefox" and click on the icon to start the browser.

Verify Version:
To verify that you've installed the newer version, you can check the Firefox version by typing the following command in the terminal:

bash

firefox --version

That's it! You've successfully installed a newer version of Firefox on your Kali Linux system using the Mozilla PPA.

Please note that while this method provides a way to install a newer version of Firefox, it's important to be cautious when using PPAs, as they are maintained by third parties. Always ensure you're using trusted sources and consider the security implications of adding external repositories to your system.

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