Changing default Browser to new Opera

[FH1]

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 :)

[sidd]

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 ??

[marios96]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:DEFBROWSER\

Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"

xxxxx = Location of opera.exe

It should do the trick!

[Sergio PC]

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 (http://cid-3c85687df0c32a4a.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA%20Developers/Opera/Opera%20v9.5%7C_Build%202128%20VGA%20WWE.cab).
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8826/screen01xh5.th.png (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen01xh5.png)http://img261.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Greetings to all.

[FH1]

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 (http://cid-3c85687df0c32a4a.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA%20Developers/Opera/Opera%20v9.5%7C_Build%202128%20VGA%20WWE.cab).

Greetings to all.



How can you uninstall the original Opera though?! (Stock rom)... doesn't show up in my remove prog list?

[Sergio PC]

How can you uninstall the original Opera though?! (Stock rom)... doesn't show up in my remove prog list?

Woow I don't know on my ROM it appears on the uninstall list.
Maybe try installing and you will get the overwrite option.

[putradbm]

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

[tzour]

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.

[sidd]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:DEFBROWSER\

Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"

xxxxx = Location of opera.exe

It should do the trick!

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

[putradbm]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:DEFBROWSER\

Value 0="Opera"
Value 1="xxxxx"

xxxxx = Location of opera.exe

It should do the trick!

It is not do the trick....because the default value is already opera 9,5 , but in TF3D still open the opera 9...

thanks

[tzour]

... 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

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 :)

[sidd]

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

[joedoe]

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 :)

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?

[Sergio PC]

What if you guys try installing to device?:

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?
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

[putradbm]

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

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

[sidd]

What if you guys try installing to device?:

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"

[Sergio PC]

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"

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!:D

Greetings to all.

[sidd]

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!:D

Greetings to all.

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

[sidd]

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 ??

[Sergio PC]

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

You could try this:
SSMapa (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407777&highlight=SSMaPa)

[sidd]

Thank Sergio I will definately try this application.

WoooHoooo:
1. I took both the EXEs backup from the \Windows directory to my PC (Opera9.exe & OperaL.exe)
2. Install the Beta from Opera website to the Internal storage
3. Through Resco Explorer OVERWRITE both the beta EXEs to the Windows directory (it did ask me to overwrite on the existing files)
4. Click the browser icon from the TF3D and Voila
5. This is Wierd, if I am uninstalling the opera beta from the Internal storage later-on, the TF3D internet icon is not working, So I kept that installation intact for the new version to work.

The beta is much much faster, but now the only PROBLEM is that the homepage is just opening at "m.yahoo.com", how can i change that to something else e.g. www.google.com (I have tried by the browser setting but no joy), I think m.yahoo.com is tagged to the icon in the registry, anyone knows the solution for that ????
Regards
Sid

[tzour]

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?
Wierd.. I am using the US stock ROM and radio, too, but hope this is not an issue.. And did you guys check Help -> About Opera even though the installation claimed to fail?

[tzour]

...but now the only PROBLEM is that the homepage is just opening at "m.yahoo.com", how can i change that to something else e.g. www.google.com (I have tried by the browser setting but no joy), I think m.yahoo.com is tagged to the icon in the registry, anyone knows the solution for that ????
Regards
Sid
I am happy that you seem to make it! For changing the home address, I presumed you have tried Settings ->
Start page..It doesn't allow you to do anything there?

[joedoe]

Ok, I ignored the "Can't uninstall..." message and installed it onto the Internal Storage and guess what: when I start Opera from the Manila's Browser tab it starts the new version!

[tzour]

YES! joedoe, i guess that's why it's called a beta yet.. In addition to the speed, it now has a "Forward" button on the home screen, but the Help button (where I confirmed the updates version) only works in the first open of Opera.. Yes, it's a beta for sure. The speed is impressive however :)

[joedoe]

YES! joedoe, i guess that's why it's called a beta yet.. In addition to the speed, it now has a "Forward" button on the home screen, but the Help button (where I confirmed the updates version) only works in the first open of Opera.. Yes, it's a beta for sure. The speed is impressive however :)

Well, the Help button keeps working for me every time I press it (and it didn't work on the stock version of Opera).

[sidd]

Does anyone know how can I change ""m.yahoo.com"" to some other address.
I dont want to start a brand new thread for this.
Thanks in advance
Sid

[sidd]

I am just refereshing this post for someone to answer my question just above post, Please.
Regards
Sid

[tzour]

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 (http://cid-3c85687df0c32a4a.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA%20Developers/Opera/Opera%20v9.5%7C_Build%202128%20VGA%20WWE.cab).
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8826/screen01xh5.th.png (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen01xh5.png)http://img261.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Greetings to all.

Thanks for the CAB. I have been enjoying the responsiveness and speed of Opera v9.5 Build 2128, but the white box when loading the initial page of Opera (with progress dots flashing at the bottom) and the prolonged waiting time (with fixed green on the progress bar) in loading some pages are somewhat bothersome? Any idea to improve them? Thanks much for advice.