I installed the latest Google maps over my existing version, but now the map search from the bottom slide menu no longer works. I also installed Opera 10, but did not overwrite the existing version (because its a beta) and the bottom slide menu still launched Opera 9.
I'm guessing I need to edit something, but can't find what, even after a couple of hours on Google.
ecotack said:
I installed the latest Google maps over my existing version, but now the map search from the bottom slide menu no longer works. I also installed Opera 10, but did not overwrite the existing version (because its a beta) and the bottom slide menu still launched Opera 9.
I'm guessing I need to edit something, but can't find what, even after a couple of hours on Google.
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AFAIK, if you invoke internet using the bottom slide tab (of TF) it defaults to opera 9 because of its setting in the registry. I've tried to change the default browser to Opera10 but encountered several instabilities. You'll have to invoke Opera 10 from the programs menu.
Can you invoke google maps from the programs menu? If you can, then google maps is working fine, regardless of what browser application.
As a workaround I have added Opera 10 as a custom option in the registry for the internet widget (like YouTube), so I can select it from the in internet widget page. Opera 10 is the default browser launched by other programs, but I still can't find a way of launching Opera 10 by touching the "Launch Browser" globe in the internet widget, or from any of the bookmarks in the internet widget.
Google Maps works fine when run from the Program Menu, but the Maps Search widget no longer works.
ecotack said:
..., but I still can't find a way of launching Opera 10 by touching the "Launch Browser" globe in the internet widget, or from any of the bookmarks in the internet widget.
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Try changing this registry:
HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila2D\InternetWidget\OperaEXEfile.
Edit the contents of <OperaEXEfile> and point to Opera10.exe location. (the default is \windows\operaL.exe)
Thanks!
I didn't have that key in the registry, otherwise I would have already tried it. I added the OperaEXEfile string and it works. Can you have a quick look through your registry and see if there is one for Google maps, please?
ecotack said:
... Can you have a quick look through your registry and see if there is one for Google maps, please?
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Unfortunately, the "Map Search" was not featured in this part of the world. I installed the Google Map application and invoke it via the Programs tab, which automatically brings up the browser. It works equally fine.
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I see here for example how to change your homepage in Internet Exporer, but I wonder if it's possible to put my list of favorites as my homepage, or better yet, make the "Favorites" page (the one you get by going "Internet Explorer - Menu - Favorites...") come up every time I press the IE hardware button. By default, IE comes up on the last page visited, including on the "Favorites" page if it was last, or on the homepage if you are starting IE fresh.
You could always write your own webpage with links to all your favorite sites and have this as your home page.
Yeah, I thought of simply exporting mobile favorites to an html file and making that the homepage, but then I will need to update the file manually when I edit favorites in any way. Also, that registry tweak expects a site link, not an html file on the device. I could talk to our net admin at work to host the file, but it seems like a hassle.
Any way to attach a hardware button to the IE's "Favorites" page directly?
seugene said:
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You mean like "file://\My Documents\arse.html" :roll:
make your home page file://\windows\favorites
Thanks, guys. I got down to actually changing the registry, and found out that I do not have a "Start Page" value in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main. I added it, it did not help. Tried to delete default.htm and substitute my own file there, the OS does not allow me. Total Commander says the file is "in ROM".
Then I went to Internet Explorer and found Tools - Options - General. You can change the home page there.
but only to the webpage you are visiting at that time. When I am in the favorites page, I cannot set that as homepage since it does not have the menu option at the bottom...
Export your mobile favorites to an *.htm file, open that file with IE, then go to the menu.
Hi!
I have install Skyfire and now IE is the default browser.. Do you know how to change back Opera to be the default browser?
Example, anylink on pockect Outlook nows open IE, before it was opening Opera..
Thanks!
go to opera.
type: "opera:confing" on the address bar. ==go.
and you can see the opera setting mode. find the favorite browser click and change it properly.
is skyfire any better than opera?
Skyfire is not working on our so beloved HD phone yet.
re: default browser
JohnQ said:
go to opera.
type: "opera:confing" on the address bar. ==go.
and you can see the opera setting mode. find the favorite browser click and change it properly.
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i tried to find -- favorite browser,, can you tell me where is it under opera:config?
thanks
Same problem here, PIE now default after trying to install skyfire (before finding out theat it was not compatible )
Have used the search option in Opera:config and searched for favourite and browser etc etc and cannot find any options to set Opera back to default.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
JohnQ said:
go to opera.
type: "opera:confing" on the address bar. ==go.
and you can see the opera setting mode. find the favorite browser click and change it properly.
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THANKS!! i didn't know about the setting page..
I have done "opera:config" but I'm unable to find "favorite Browser click" can you tell me on what secction is??
Thanks!
reinstating Opera Mobile as a default browser
Tested and works as a charm
COPYASTE from http://discuss.pocketnow.com/showthread.php?t=25285
"You can actually reinstate Opera Mobile as the default browser (PIE would have been made the default browser if you had installed another browser such as Skyfire or Iris, and uninstalled them subsequently).
Launch Opera Mobile manually via Start Menu > Programs. In the address bar, enter "opera:config" and go to the page. The "Preferences Editor" page will be shown. Scroll down until you see "Install". Tap on it to expand the section. Enable the tickbox for "Browser First Time Launch", then tap "Save".
You have now reinstated Opera Mobile as the default browser.
Regards,
Joon Suan"
Ahhh Now I understand!!! Use Opera Always=Default
I've have been frustrated that Opera only appeared when I used the TF3d Browser interface but if I clicked on a link in email it would launch PIE (worthless in current interation -IMHO)... now using this tip when I click on a link in email it uses Opera -- Life is now good and I can die a happy man!
I installed the latest Opera 9.7 build, it works fine, but when I tap on Manila 2.5 HomeScreen bookmark shotcuts they open with Pocket IE. I searched in registry but I can't find where to set Opera as default browser.
The strange thing is that html files are opened by Opera and also bookmarks from internet tabs...
What can I do?
ReX83 said:
I installed the latest Opera 9.7 build, it works fine, but when I tap on Manila 2.5 HomeScreen bookmark shotcuts they open with Pocket IE. I searched in registry but I can't find where to set Opera as default browser.
The strange thing is that html files are opened by Opera and also bookmarks from internet tabs...
What can I do?
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got to options in ie, uncheck the default broser box, close ie, then download the fix opera flash tool, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544770 copy it to the root of your opera folder, run it, go to tools, check the default browser button, reset, try again lol (long winded but should work)
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got to options in ie, uncheck the default broser box, close ie, then download the fix opera flash tool, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544770 copy it to the root of your opera folder, run it, go to tools, check the default browser button, reset, try again lol (long winded but should work)
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Thx for help but my IE has no default box! Where can I find it?
I installed Opera 10 beta 2, and had some font problems.
So, I'd uninstall it - since then, the default browser changed to IE instead Opera 9.7.
How can I change the default browser to Opera again?
start opera, type in the address bar: opera:config (without http or www). There you'll find an option to make opera your default browser again (scroll down the list and somewhere you will find this option).
I'd tried that but I can't change from Opera config the default internet web browser.
I want to slide to the Internet tab and then tap Launch Browser and open Opera. Now when i do this ( slide to the Internet tab and then tap Launch Browser) IE is open instead of Opera.
How can I change it back - tap Launch Browser and open Opera? ???
stef2000 said:
I'd tried that but I can't change from Opera config the default internet web browser.
I want to slide to the Internet tab and then tap Launch Browser and open Opera. Now when i do this ( slide to the Internet tab and then tap Launch Browser) IE is open instead of Opera.
How can I change it back - tap Launch Browser and open Opera? ???
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When you have WinMo 6.5, do the following:
start - scroll down untill you find the icon which says Opera Browser - click it and it will open Opera, then perform as stated in my first answer. After you have done that you should be able to go to internettab and tap browser and Opera will be launched.
I did exactly your instruction :
opera:config
User Prefs
Default Browser First run - Mark v
save
exit
It doesn't work. Tap Launch - get IE ...
Another way:
Opera
Setting
Advanced
Set Opera default browser - mark v
exit
And again, Tap Launch - get IE ...
So, I think something is worng because Uninstalling Opera 10 Beta 2.
Some registery things can help to change it (realy) back? ???
did you perform a soft reset after the changes? If not, give it a try, normally this solution should work.
hi
You just need to check in opera option that It's the default browser.
after when You launch internet, You will have opera instead of IE
i try and it works
stef2000 said:
I did exactly your instruction :
opera:config
User Prefs
Default Browser First run - Mark v
save
exit
It doesn't work. Tap Launch - get IE ...
Another way:
Opera
Setting
Advanced
Set Opera default browser - mark v
exit
And again, Tap Launch - get IE ...
So, I think something is worng because Uninstalling Opera 10 Beta 2.
Some registery things can help to change it (realy) back? ???
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4983558&postcount=2
i find the registry key :
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\ DEFBROWSER
if You need more details, just ask
I had the exact same problem. I fixed it by going into Opera then unticking the default box saving then exiting Opera and opening it back up and ticking the box again.
Hi. I have recently got a Touch 2. On the tabs along the bottom of the screen, the fifth tab from the left is the one featuring a 'globe' icon. Tapping it opens the 'Opera' browser. I prefer using Internet Explorer and (at the moment) have to open that by using the 'Start' menu. Is there a way of making IE the default browser so that it starts when the 'globe' tab is tapped? I imagine this requires dumping of 'Opera' and making tapping of the 'globe' icon leading to IE. HTC gave me a solution, then, when that didn't work, said, 'It can't be done.' Any ideas? Cheers
I know exactly what you need...
1. Find application called M2DC on this forum.
2. Install it.
3. Run it. There are some tabs at the bottom of the screen.
4. Find tab "Internet" and click on it.
5. Then change the path to the Internet Explorer in the Windows folder.
6. That's it. You should be able to use globe icon to run IE.
(I am not sure, but you maybe need to softreset the phone after changing that.)
Hi, Mekki99.
I did that and it works, well almost. IE starts from the tab on the 'Today' screen, but then says 'Cannot find 'hxxp:///home'. Make sure the path or Internet address is correct.' If I advance to the relevant menu to go to the 'Home' page, it finds the one i have lodged as the Home Page. Where to from here? Cheers.
why do you wanna surf the net with internet explorer and not opera mini 5, which is super fast compared to the old opera or internet explorer?
Quite simply, I prefer IE. Thanks.
Hello, my solution for this problem:
In TotalCommander go into registry folder (\\Plugins\registry)and go to \HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila2D\InternetWidget\
1.Changing browser- open file (WebBrowserType) and change value from 1 to 2.
2.Changing URL- open folder Customized and find file (BannerUrl) and change value to your favorite homepage.
3.Restart
Hi. Thanks for your solution.
Can you help me a bit further?
What is TotalCommander?
How do I get to the quoted registry folder?
Cheers
Hi, Ondrej.
Don't worry, I have followed your directions using a bit of lateral thinking and solved that issue. Thanks heaps.
Now can you turn your mind to the problem I relate in thread 730375 (On the 'Start' menu, there are a number of icons / applications. They all start with one tap. Except 'Internet Explorer'. The first tap on the IE icon, takes you back to the 'Today' screen, with 'Internet Explorer' briefly being able to be seen in place of 'Start', then the words disappear. However, the programme does not run. On tapping 'Start', again, and then tapping once on the 'IE' icon (again), it runs. This happens every time I want to use IE. Why? HTC Contact Centre suggested I place IE on the 'Programs' page and try that. It was the same. They have failed to respond to my response. Is there a remedy? The same behaviour occurs when opening from the 'Programs' tab on the 'Today' screen, or from the 'Browser' tab on the 'Today' screen'.)
Cheers. Dave
Hi, TotalCommander is a file manager program for windows. You have to download and install a pocket pc version. Because Iam new here, I cant write you url. Please find this program on internet. (Download cab for arm/pxa/xscale).
Start a TotalCommander and go into root (\) You will see a \\Plugins folder.
Hi, Ondrej.
Thanks. See my last post before yours. I have fixed that issue, but want to resolve the last one! Any help appreciated. Cheers.
I'm working on it.
Thanks, Ondrej.
ondrej.hynek said:
Hello, my solution for this problem:
In TotalCommander go into registry folder (\\Plugins\registry)and go to \HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila2D\InternetWidget\
1.Changing browser- open file (WebBrowserType) and change value from 1 to 2.
2.Changing URL- open folder Customized and find file (BannerUrl) and change value to your favorite homepage.
3.Restart
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Here with me, I don't want to use IE, I prefer to use Opera. The HTC im using came with Opera Mobile 9.5 and is the browser that opens when i click on the globe on one of the tabs of M2D. I downloaded mobile opera 10 for windows touch phones thinking that it will update the current opera browser, and to my dissatisfaction - it did not. Opera Mobile 10 appears on my program list.
How do I make it the browser that opens when i click on the globe? Should I follow the instructions provided in this thread? I don't want to mess up my registry and have irreversible issues.
Mekki99 said:
I know exactly what you need...
1. Find application called M2DC on this forum.
2. Install it.
3. Run it. There are some tabs at the bottom of the screen.
4. Find tab "Internet" and click on it.
5. Then change the path to the Internet Explorer in the Windows folder.
6. That's it. You should be able to use globe icon to run IE.
(I am not sure, but you maybe need to softreset the phone after changing that.)
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Is this the same procedure if I would like to change it to any browser, say Opera Mobile 10? The person who started this thread wrote he got problems after he did this operation.