Add option to stop keyboard from opening automatically on new tab page

[Anonymous]

I found this is really annoying when I use Firefox in my iPhone and my Android tablet.

The keyboard blocks shortcuts and it takes an extra step to access browsing history and bookmarks.

Can you make this as a option?

Related post I found on Reddit : Mozilla, please allow me to stop the keyboard from opening automatically on IOS 

[Jon]

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[UliBär]

I have the same inconvenience on iOS. I think, it started a few versions ago and yes, i also have to tick the left arrow in the upper left corner, to access the bookmarks. An option to en/disable the keyboard on startup would be very nice indeed!

[KERR]

Good idea. Ideally the keyboard should only show up if the user taps the URL bar.

Just tested Chrome and you get a nice new tab with no keyboard in the way (until you tap the input field)

[KERR]

FYI I found an existing github thread here from april last year, it's still open:

https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/fenix/issues/19099

I also updated the github with the suggestion here.

[cmoud94]

I have the same issue with this feature.