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Changing default Browser to new Opera

Hi,
Couldn't find the answer with search...
Just installed then latest version (beta) of Opera and it's quicker.
How can I make this default browser when using the TF3D tab and TF3D favorites.
(I have clicked the 'use as default button' within the Opera menu, but it doesn't work?
Any ideas?
Thanks

I am looking for this solution as well, I think we have to play with registry, but I don't know how.
Any advice from anyone ??

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\EFBROWSER\
Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"
xxxxx = Location of opera.exe
It should do the trick!

Im running what I guess is latest opera 2128 and its at least 3 times faster than 1938 which came in my ROM.
The rotation function works flawlessly 98% of the time.
That annoying bug that brought up the phone display is gone.
Well what I did was uninstall the Opera that came with ROM using normal procedure then I just installed the New Opera and soft reset and it linked to the TF3D launcher automatically.
I didn't touch the registry at all.
I don't remember if when prompted to install on Internal or Device what did I choose. I believe I choosed Internal Storage.
I provide you with the .cab I used. LINK.
Greetings to all.

Sergio PC said:
Im running what I guess is latest opera 2128 and its at least 3 times faster than 1938 which came in my ROM.
The rotation function works flawlessly 98% of the time.
That annoying bug that brought up the phone display is gone.
Well what I did was uninstall the Opera that came with ROM using normal procedure then I just installed the New Opera and soft reset and it linked to the TF3D launcher automatically.
I didn't touch the registry at all.
I don't remember if when prompted to install on Internal or Device what did I choose. I believe I choosed Internal Storage.
I provide you with the .cab I used. LINK.
Greetings to all.
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How can you uninstall the original Opera though?! (Stock rom)... doesn't show up in my remove prog list?

FH1 said:
How can you uninstall the original Opera though?! (Stock rom)... doesn't show up in my remove prog list?
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Woow I don't know on my ROM it appears on the uninstall list.
Maybe try installing and you will get the overwrite option.

This is my probelm also
THere are no opera on the remove program list...
And I already install the 9.5 opera (beta) from www.opera.com
If someone solve the problem, please share with us, HOW?? thanks
Cheers

Installing the CAB file for Opera v9.5 2128 will first REMOVE three old files: Opera 9/OperaL/OperaPreL and then install the new files under the same names Opera 9/OperaL/OperaPreL. No need to update the registry because the same file name (OperaL) is used in HKLM.
Jus to be recoverable, I renamed the original Opera 9/OperaL/OperaPreL (1938) to Opera 9 (o)/OperaL(o)/OperaPreL(o) and save them in the Internal Storage.
Opera was NOT listed in the original All Settings->Remove Programs. The CAB file for v9.5/2128 deployed and updated Opera to v9.5, but it doesn't generate Opera in the list of Remove Programs either.
The beta version is indeed sensibly faster, but some white frames/text boxes are present during screen transitions, which will need to be removed in the final version. I am keeping Opera v9.5 in presence of such minor flaws because it is more responsive and faster.

marios96 said:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\EFBROWSER\
Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"
xxxxx = Location of opera.exe
It should do the trick!
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Thanks for the advice, atleast someone has taken initiative to help.
Sorry Marios96, I have tried this registry trick after installing Opera (beta from there website) to the "Internal Storage" , but whenever I am clicking on the Browser icon in the Internet tab, it is keep opening the old one (as I have just installed the new version because there wasn't any option to uninstall the old one).
I have even soft-reset the PPC as well but no joy.
Any other trick ???
Regards
Sid

marios96 said:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\EFBROWSER\
Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"
xxxxx = Location of opera.exe
It should do the trick!
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It is not do the trick....because the default value is already opera 9,5 , but in TF3D still open the opera 9...
thanks

sidd said:
... after installing Opera (beta from there website) to the "Internal Storage" , but whenever I am clicking on the Browser icon in the Internet tab, it is keep opening the old one (as I have just installed the new version because there wasn't any option to uninstall the old one).
I have even soft-reset the PPC as well but no joy.
Any other trick ???
Regards
Sid
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When you click on/install the CAB file that was copied over to your Internal storage, you were asked whether you agree to remove the old version of Opera. The old versions (again, for three files listed above) of Opera will be removed after you answered "yes" and the new versions under the same file names will be copied over. Because the file names are the same, the registry values are kept unchanged. Are you sure you are still using the old version after installing the new version? What did Opera say in Help->About Opera? I am seeing Version: 9.5; Build: 2128... And I did feel the speed

I have tried to install the Beta from Opera website, during the installation it DID NOT ask to remove the previous version, just simply installed on the Internal Storage.
But once I have tried to installed the "Sergio PC - Post 4" attached Cabit DID asked me to remove the previous version, and I said yes, but at the end of the installation it said "Installation Unsuccessfull".
Help required in this issue, as 9.5 is really faster than the pre-installed one.
Regards
Sid

tzour said:
When you click on/install the CAB file that was copied over to your Internal storage, you were asked whether you agree to remove the old version of Opera. The old versions (again, for three files listed above) of Opera will be removed after you answered "yes" and the new versions under the same file names will be copied over. Are you sure you are still using the old version? What did Opera say in Help->About Opera? I am seeing Version: 9.5; Build: 2128... And I did feel the speed
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Well, it did ask me if I want to remove the old version but failed to do so (1.93.x.x US ROM)
Any ideas?

What if you guys try installing to device?:
joedoe said:
Well, it did ask me if I want to remove the old version but failed to do so (1.93.x.x US ROM)
Any ideas?
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sidd said:
I have tried to install the Beta from Opera website, during the installation it DID NOT ask to remove the previous version, just simply installed on the Internal Storage.
But once I have tried to installed the "Sergio PC - Post 4" attached Cabit DID asked me to remove the previous version, and I said yes, but at the end of the installation it said "Installation Unsuccessfull".
Help required in this issue, as 9.5 is really faster than the pre-installed one.
Regards
Sid
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sidd said:
I have tried to install the Beta from Opera website, during the installation it DID NOT ask to remove the previous version, just simply installed on the Internal Storage.
But once I have tried to installed the "Sergio PC - Post 4" attached Cabit DID asked me to remove the previous version, and I said yes, but at the end of the installation it said "Installation Unsuccessfull".
Help required in this issue, as 9.5 is really faster than the pre-installed one.
Regards
Sid
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YUP..it is my case also..but i havent tried to install the version on this trhead....
I'll try it tonight...
opera 9.5 , is absolutly faster than the previous one...
All I can do right now is , remap the sofkey on the home screen to opera 9.5 (replace the contact button)..so if I want to use internet, I just press the softkey..
thx
cheers

Sergio PC said:
What if you guys try installing to device?:
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Hi Sergio once I have tried your CAB, I did choose to install it to "Device", but still at the end of the whole installation it says "Installation Unsuccessfull"

sidd said:
Hi Sergio once I have tried your CAB, I did choose to install it to "Device", but still at the end of the whole installation it says "Installation Unsuccessfull"
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Well than thats all I can help, I guess it has something to do with ROMs and signed and unsigned versions?
Keep on trying till you get it!
Greetings to all.

Sergio PC said:
Well than thats all I can help, I guess it has something to do with ROMs and signed and unsigned versions?
Keep on trying till you get it!
Greetings to all.
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Hmmmm.. So the remaining option I have got left is to install the Beta version from the Opera website to the Internal Storage and keep it as an Icon under programs. But sadly my Internet Tab is useless after that.
Thanks for your help
Regards
Sid

What about if I will take the 3 files backup, and then overwrite the new version EXE's into the windows folder, obviously with the same name ????
What do think guys ??

sidd said:
Hmmmm.. So the remaining option I have got left is to install the Beta version from the Opera website to the Internal Storage and keep it as an Icon under programs. But sadly my Internet Tab is useless after that.
Thanks for your help
Regards
Sid
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You could try this:
SSMapa

Opera mobile now doing FLASH video

enjoy folks
http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=1507

I can copy 2 of the files, but I can't overwrite or delete the original Opera 9.exe in the Windows folder. I've tried using Total Commader and ActiveSync file manager - and neither lets me delete or overwrite the old Opera 9 file. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Petrov.

according to the article, the performance is poor and the keyboard keeps popping up everytime you locate flash content on a page. Could be tricky for some to install and then it has to be re-installed everytime the phone is reset.
who needs the hassle ?

okay i tried it and it doesnt work really well. but i forgot to do a backup. can anyone give me a link for the original touch hd opera build which works fine?
thanks a lot

It works but very slow so you cannnot really use it. Finally my Opera crashes with the message "A problem has occured with Opera9.exe. Please tell Microsoft ..." I had to do a soft reset once ...

fabian.bs said:
okay i tried it and it doesnt work really well. but i forgot to do a backup. can anyone give me a link for the original touch hd opera build which works fine?
thanks a lot
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All I did when I tried a beta was remove the new install with "remove programmes" via the start button and the default browser reappeared.

I installed the Flash Player and, even though I couldn't copy the new Opera 9.exe across (I did copy the other two files across successfully), Opera now plays the Youtube video through Opera. However, the video is a slide show even once it's fully loaded - so it's not really usable.
This may be because I couldn't copy the new Opera 9.exe across to the /windows folder...
Petrov.

Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...7&postcount=21

mrpetrov said:
I can copy 2 of the files, but I can't overwrite or delete the original Opera 9.exe in the Windows folder. I've tried using Total Commader and ActiveSync file manager - and neither lets me delete or overwrite the old Opera 9 file. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Petrov.
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Rename the old file first.

Simple way to make opera bookmark appear in internet tab

Hi everyone ,
i found a easy way to make opera bookmarks appear in touchflo 3d internet tab.
-copy \application data\opera9 into \windows\
-open opera and type about:config in the adress bar
-in the quick find type : opera directory
-change the path to \Windows\Opera9\
-click save
-click ok when the pop up appears.
-close opera
enjoy your bookmarks in the internet tab.

forgot to say that it must work with every build of opera and that bookmarks will be updated automatically

Great find, its working for me on TF3DHD Beta 2 with the stock X1 opera. Now i dont need to install the horrible, buggy Touch HD opera build.

woot nice!
u became my personal hero today

Very nice!
At first I thought it wasn't working, but after a soft reset they showed up. Might wanna add that step to the tutorial.

my phone is now perfect thanks !!!!

turnstar said:
Very nice!
At first I thought it wasn't working, but after a soft reset they showed up. Might wanna add that step to the tutorial.
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which version of touchflo 3d are you using ? itje one ?

it shouldn't need a soft reset, just restart tf3d (settings>today untick OK ,then retick) or use the rearrange tabs in tf3d settings tab.

gReat! it work!! no need soft reset, just copy paste in \windows\ and woaalaah.. its appear in internet tab
Many Thanks
Cheers

the tips and tricks thread needs to be updated.

Tylwith said:
-open opera and type about:config in the adress bar
-in the quick find type : opera directory
-change the path to \Windows\Opera9\
-click save
-click ok when the pop up appears.
-close opera
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this part is mandatory if you want the bookmarks to update in touchflo 3D

Yeah, I'm using itje's wwe 3.01 touch-it rom. dunno why I had to reset then, I tried saving the new directory path twice and nothing showed up, but it did after a reset so I don't know.
Either way its working fine, so no worries.

did the bookmarks refresh corectly intouchflo 3d on itje rom ?

The opera folder is over 18mb, so after pasting into windows I deleted the original folder and now opera won't load...doh!

nim said:
The opera folder is over 18mb, so after pasting into windows I deleted the original folder and now opera won't load...doh!
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just copy the windows/opera9 in application data and opera will launch again.

argh!!
This isn't quite working for me - nearly though.
I do the above and I get the FIRST bookmark folder appear "Games" and thats it. I then go into opera and delete all the folders and leave the three boomarks i've added in the list, bbc, the reg and youtube. I exit the bookmark editing in Opera and the three appear perfectly on the Internet tab.
I then go back into Opera and it recreates all these crap default folders i don't want and in the process screwing back up my internet tab.
Any ideas?

More clues.
I have figured out that when I tried to add a new bookmark of my own, when I click on the star in opera it re-creates automaticaly all the old folders. I then have to delete them again and the tab is back to normal - talk about pain in the a*&e.

which rom are you using ? wich version of opera do you have.
Did you change the config path in opera configuration page ?
seems that opera is still using the original file and not the copyed one

Hi Ty
its on my Omnia so not sure how helpfull the Rom version would be.
Opera version is 9.5, build 15529 and yes, I changed the config line.

i suppose you are using touchflo2D on a custom dxkj2 or similar ? which version of touchflo 2d are you using ?

How To Upgrade and Make New Opera Default Browser?

Hello,
My WWE 1.39.405.2 ROM contains Opera 9.5 Build 16277. The browser works fine, yet it has issues with Flash (as discussed in other threads in this forum). I have discovered that my device actually DOES support Flash, since when I use IE it displays Flash pages correctly. The current version of Opera simply can't go along with it...
By doing some research, I read that the new Opera 9.7 does support Flash. I installed the new version, and found that out indeed it does support it. However, the problem is not only that the previous version of Opera is still in the device (since it is stored in the ROM), but also that it is the default browser. In other words, when e.g. I use the internet tab in Manila, the version 9.5 fires up.
Is there a way to have the 9.7 version installed and make it the default browser? I know that I can't get rid of the old 9.5 version (unless I change my ROM, of course), but I could compromise by having it dormant in my device, and having version 9.7 being the active browser in all instances.

*Bump*
Is there any way to make this happen? Be it to make the new opera the default browser or any other, so I don't have to go to the programs and open it from there.

jcan said:
Is there a way to have the 9.7 version installed and make it the default browser? I know that I can't get rid of the old 9.5 version (unless I change my ROM, of course), but I could compromise by having it dormant in my device, and having version 9.7 being the active browser in all instances.
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I would also like to know if this is possible!
Anybody have an answer?

It has been solved! Flash CAN be made to work with the current version of Opera! Check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542165

tf3d launches opera9.exe as default browser. I tried to change it through the registry but without avail. You have to place new opera9-ml.exe to windows directory, rename it to opera9.exe and overwrite original file. Attributes for that file are " read only " , " system " and " in ROM " and in my topaz it is not possible because of that. Perhaps somebody will discover solution

jcan said:
It has been solved! Flash CAN be made to work with the current version of Opera! Check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542165
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Yep, that worked for me (9.5 1938)
I would still like to know if it's possible to make 9.7beta my default browser though.

partial solution
I've changed a little original opera9.7b1 cab and it works as default browser in tf3d now.
But can't solve two things:
1- opera starts after soft reset or turning on with error message but then works properly
2- zoom bar works as scroll bar in new opera
if someone want to try it
install cab from link below
edit : don't change registry value my zoom bar doesn't work now in stock opera
make soft reset
after uninstallation you will have old opera, here is new opera

How to back up opera 10 settings/bookmarks

This was easy with opera 9 but with opera 10 I do not know how to save the settings/bookmarks so I can restore them after flashing.
I am using Valkyrie v5.4.23517 FireStormLEO.
Anyone know how to back up opera 10?

Anyone know anything about this? have search but cant find anything for opera 10.
is it just a case of backing up all the opera file in the windows directory?

what ive been doing my last couple flashes is i just active sync my phone
explore
windows mobile device or whatever
program files
i drag the entire opers 10 folder out, flash, install opera 10 then activesync and go back to the program files folder and copy and replace the opera 10 folder from your desktop.
its a lil bland but since you gotta sync to flash anyway your not really going outta your way.
passwords and all that are still working but this is the only method ive found

Prior to using Valkirie 5.5Leo I used to copy two folders from ProgramFiles>>>Opera10>>>Profiles>>>datastorage and secure these two folders contains 9 favorites and password etc. but now since Opera10 is cooked into the rom there is no opera10 folder in the progfiles...it will be either in windows files there I already looked but could not find another place is the rgistry which I have to still check.

All Opera Mobile/Mini versions: Official thread
Dexter_Morgan said:
This was easy with opera 9 but with opera 10 I do not know how to save the settings/bookmarks so I can restore them after flashing.
I am using Valkyrie v5.4.23517 FireStormLEO.
Anyone know how to back up opera 10?
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Try asking here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486502
As all Opera experts are around that thread
And don´t forget to vote

There is no opera 10 folder in program files.
There are opera files in the windows directory but opening it under active sync takes ages. I can be waiting several mins for the folder to show (windows 7 64). I can open it with total comander quickly and this is what I used to do to back up the opera6.adr file to the memory card for opera 9.
I did look through the above thread but couldn't find an answer. Perhaps I will post there if backing up the files in the windows folder doesn't work.
edit: there is a folder called profile in the windows directory that is full of opera files. i will see if backing up this works.

Don't you just use the inbuilt Opera Sync thing?

weevil_ said:
Don't you just use the inbuilt Opera Sync thing?
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I think you do.

weevil_ said:
Don't you just use the inbuilt Opera Sync thing?
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What I do is create an Opera Link account. Then you can sync your links on your start page each time you flash. This will save your links on the web and each time you flash and then sign in to the Opera Link they will pull down and display in your start page of Opera 10.
I had to D/L Opera to me desktop to create the link account but then you can delete the PC version and only run the mobile version.

Fuze1969A said:
What I do is create an Opera Link account.
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thanx for sharing this info . Now I got a link account too. Let's run a firmware upgrade now and see if it really works

I too am curious about it working. It keeps the links, but what about passwords and other settings?

kenny hektik said:
I too am curious about it working. It keeps the links, but what about passwords and other settings?
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No, it doesn't keep those. Opera link only saves your Bookmarks and the Start Page links. You'll have to reenter your settings and passwords everytime you freshly install opera.

sure?
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