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→‎Testing a distribution locally: Note new --with-android-distribution-directory (Bug 1163082)

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 Note: you need a clean install. If you have already run Firefox, go to settings and clear the app's data
 * To create a repackaged distribution:
-** Put your distribution folder at <code>objdir/dist/bin/distribution</code>
+** For '''Firefox for Android 47 and later''':
-** Run <code>./mach package</code> to package the app
+*** Your distribution folder contents should be at:
+***:<pre>/path/to/fennec-distribution-sample/assets/distribution</pre>
+*** Add a line like the following to your mozconfig:
+***:<pre>ac_add_options --with-android-distribution-directory=/path/to/fennec-distribution-sample</pre>
+*** Make sure you have run <code>./mach configure</code> before building and packaging
+*** See {{bug|1163082}} for details.
+** For '''Firefox for Android 46 and earlier''':
+*** Put your distribution folder at <code>objdir/dist/bin/distribution</code>
+*** Run <code>./mach package</code> to package the app
 ** When the app is launched, the distribution files will be copied out to <code>/data/data/org.mozilla.fennec_yourname/distribution</code>, and they will override a ROM image distribution if it is present
 * To create a ROM image distribution, follow these steps with a rooted phone:
 ** Copy the distribution files to a writable location