How to make Opera the default browser for links - Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How to make Opera the default browser for links?
TD2 will not open a new Opera tab when clicking a link (hyperlink/hypertext link) in another document (like an e-mail or sms)
So, how to fix it?

It is the TouchFlow 3D interface that prevents this. Use the bottom left softkey labeled 'All Messages' to get to the standard WM messages screen ..... then click on your link

chch said:
It is the TouchFlow 3D interface that prevents this. Use the bottom left softkey labeled 'All Messages' to get to the standard WM messages screen ..... then click on your link
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Yes, but it still opens link at IE... not opera.

OK, do this then (I take it that you have already tried just going into Opera options and setting it to be the default browser)....
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\DEFBROWSER]
0=Opera Browser
1="\Windows\OperaL.exe"
2=dword:1
3=dword:0

That didn't work. My TD2 still opens IE...

Handu said:
That didn't work. My TD2 still opens IE...
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Even after a soft reset?

chch said:
Even after a soft reset?
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Even after a soft reset.
But I solved a problem this way, at HKCR I changed the extensions that I wanted opera to open
ftp, htmlfile, http, https, htmlfile, urlfile
I went every one of those to shell\open\command\default
and changed iexplorer.exe to OperaL.exe
I don't know is that the best way to do it, but it seems to work.
Especially GoogleMaps is now usable.

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How to change the main menu soft button?

Hi,
I have a Treo 750v (Vodafone version) which like what it's box said it is meant for email solution, that's why the left soft menu of the Today screen menu is set to Email.
Anyone know how to change this?
Thanks, appriciate your share of knowledge!
I forgot the details but this i know as much
You have to download the register editor program. Search around the registry is all the same when it comes to changing soft key for all WM phones.
The only problem with the Treo 750 is when you change the softkey from email to something else it ends up adding an extra short cut. So in essence you are not overwriting that key, all you are doing is adding an extra feature on top of the existing email button.
Maybe someone had better success than I did can chime in
Using a registry editor, navigate to Hkey_Current_User/Software/Microsoft/Today/Keys/112
Change all 3 values to reflect your new function
or:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
awesome!
mtiberio said:
or:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
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wow, thank you very much mtiberio!
your link really hit the spot!
Very odd - my Registry setting for 112 was already showing Calendar as the default value but on screen it shows email.
tinyflier said:
Very odd - my Registry setting for 112 was already showing Calendar as the default value but on screen it shows email.
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It's all because Palm plugins - they overlay it. If you disable Active Call (or Dial Lookup?) you can have native-windows softkeys. It was all described in instructions how to ged back default dialpad.
i just downloaded the soft key changer that i found on here i think it was in the hermes section and copied it to my windows folder... after i did that it shows up in my settings and i can change both soft keys to what i want
was it:
"FdcSoft SoftkeyAppletEx.cab"
Gyngabread Man said:
i just downloaded the soft key changer that i found on here i think it was in the hermes section and copied it to my windows folder... after i did that it shows up in my settings and i can change both soft keys to what i want
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it would be great if you share the file or where you get it, so we all can get it too...
mtiberio said:
was it:
"FdcSoft SoftkeyAppletEx.cab"
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it is caled softkeyapplet but its not a cab it was a zip i just unzipped and put in my windows folder i believe... i will look in my external driveand post it im not sure where it is but i'll try to find it
ok i found it on my drive but i did some searching on the forums and alot of ppl mention it but dont upload it and im guessing its for good reason... dont wanna piss ppl off by posting something i shouldent if its ok though then i'll do it but i think its the same one your talking about for me it worked like a charm no reg editing
Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65261&d=1199898052
Found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1802007&postcount=827
You will need to reset your device for it to show up in your programs list.
Chillin said:
Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65261&d=1199898052
Found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1802007&postcount=827
You will need to reset your device for it to show up in your programs list.
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Hi, thannks for the direct links. I'm going to try installing it. i hope it'll be fine.
seems it doesn't work with wm6. after installing it, the program isnt available in my program.

How to remove Opera?

If I want to remove Operat and use IE as the browser that launches when selecting "Launch Browser" how would I do this?
Thanks
I think tf3d config can make ie your default explorer and removing opera completely is different depending on what ROM you are using.
Here is a cab the will reset the default browser. It does not remove opera, it just repoints defaults. Credit goes elsewhere but I am posting from my Fuze and don't remember where I found it.
Hope this helps.
cj
chrisjaffe said:
Here is a cab the will reset the default browser. It does not remove opera, it just repoints defaults. Credit goes elsewhere but I am posting from my Fuze and don't remember where I found it.
Hope this helps.
cj
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Humm, this didn't work for me. I installed this .cab and Opera still launches?
u cant delete it u can set ur default browser to another program download skyfire http://get.skyfire.com/ it asked u if u want to set it as a default after u install and run tha program
Ok so how do you make IE default browser?
jason9605 said:
Ok so how do you make IE default browser?
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Yeah, still waiting on that answer myself. Basically when I go to the "internet" tab on TF3D and hit "launch browser" I want IE, not OPERA.
looking for the same thing but i want to make it opera and not IE

Unfortunately hit "send"

Hallo
I'm tired of all the the time hitting "send" by mistake when I'm typing a sms.
Does there exist a tweak so you need to hold the send bottom in for a while for it to send? So you can't press it quick..
The right notice
I have suffered from this when using extra thingie to enter (exotic) estonian letters like äüöõšž and if the device slows down a bit there (it happened just few times) then I notice that I unfortunately have pressed Send because the softbutton just had another function
darfri said:
I have suffered from this when using extra thingie to enter (exotic) estonian letters like äüöõšž and if the device slows down a bit there (it happened just few times) then I notice that I unfortunately have pressed Send because the softbutton just had another function
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So ? What is your solution ?
mysterd said:
So ? What is your solution ?
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Turn off TF3D! ;O)
Better solution:
FingerKeyboard 2.1 (search in Forum)
1. You get a better keyboard.
2. If you want, the keyboard covers the windows bar including the button "Send". You have to tap the keyboard away to push "Send". Works like a charm.
Jim Coleman said:
Turn off TF3D! ;O)
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I just can't see the point in this...
The problem is with the softkey bar... Why do you suggest turning off TF3D ?
Tatsch said:
Better solution:
FingerKeyboard 2.1 (search in Forum)
1. You get a better keyboard.
2. If you want, the keyboard covers the windows bar including the button "Send". You have to tap the keyboard away to push "Send". Works like a charm.
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Interesting
Thanks for your help !
mysterd said:
So ? What is your solution ?
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What is yours?
Don't use the 3DFO message. Simple as that.
I never use that, just the built in outlook to send text messages.
In fact I disabled the 3Dflo plugin in today and I'm using right now the standard today with all the plugins that I want.
rogeriopcf said:
Don't use the 3DFO message. Simple as that.
I never use that, just the built in outlook to send text messages.
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And there, you don't have a windows bar with a "Send"-Button? Strange ...

Internet Explorer & Opera in Landscape?

Hello Gents!
Is there a way of forcing the IE & Opera to Landscape? It does not work with the German stock HTC-Rom. Also Opera allows just 2 tabs, which is awfull. Is there a way of allowing more, like 3 or 4?
Thanks and greetings,
Studebaker
Hi Studebaker,
for the tabs within Opera Mobile, just enter Opera:config in the adress field. Then go to section User Prefs and search for Maximum Allowed Tabs, there you enter your desired number of tabs.
In order of forcing the screen to rotate, just search for "change screen xda" in google and download the screen rotation application.
Best Regards
Mathias
Thanks Mathias, that helps! I thought that I saw Opera switching to landscape with the T-Mobile-Rom, strange that this does not work with the original HTC-Rom. Greetings, Studebaker
I have the original German ROM and Opera rotates very well, but just in one direction. You have to tilt the device counter clockwise.
That's indeed strange, but thanks for the info. Did you manage to make that happen with the IE also? Is there an entry in the g-sensor whitelist required for the two browsers? Greetings, Studebaker
matzeheld said:
Hi Studebaker,
for the tabs within Opera Mobile, just enter Opera:config in the adress field. Then go to section User Prefs and search for Maximum Allowed Tabs, there you enter your desired number of tabs.
In order of forcing the screen to rotate, just search for "change screen xda" in google and download the screen rotation application.
Best Regards
Mathias
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Note the number of maximum tabs cannot exceed 9
i've tried this on my td2 and when it exceeds 9 the interface gets all screwy
Studebaker72 said:
That's indeed strange, but thanks for the info. Did you manage to make that happen with the IE also? Is there an entry in the g-sensor whitelist required for the two browsers? Greetings, Studebaker
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For the original Opera there already is an entry in the whitelist. For the PIE or the new Opera 9.7 Beta you have to add entries to the whitelist by your own. The easiest way to do this is to use G-Config:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=487991
And yes, it works fine with the PIE.

Opera Mini 5 beta

Have you tried Opera Mini 5 yet? I'm liking it on my TP
http://www.opera.com/mini/next/download/
it's gorgeous. it's actually laughable that other than somes issues with switching between landscape and portrait it's a better browser than opera mobile.
ribcage said:
Have you tried Opera Mini 5 yet? I'm liking it on my TP
http://www.opera.com/mini/next/download/
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i cant get it to work, phone says it cant open a .jab file. any idea what I'm doing wrong?
eightrac said:
i cant get it to work, phone says it cant open a .jab file. any idea what I'm doing wrong?
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You need to copy the jad and the jar file to a folder on your storage card. Open Java from your programs menu. Tap menu/install/local files. Opera mini 5 beta should appear in the window. Highlight it and tap launch. Enjoy!
Im loving it too. Preferred browser of choice on every WM device of mine. But because higher res in TP, the font looks small even with the largest font setting turned on.
By far my best browser (first try).
Question. Can we get rid of these two questions at the beggining?
freco said:
By far my best browser (first try).
Question. Can we get rid of these two questions at the beggining?
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Sure can, just download the "signed" version of Opera Mini. In the download page, choose "other download" and pick "signed version" (or something like that). It will be downloaded like any other and after installed, ask about connection, at this part, choose "always".
can it be set as default browser?...
u2pop said:
Sure can, just download the "signed" version of Opera Mini. In the download page, choose "other download" and pick "signed version" (or something like that). It will be downloaded like any other and after installed, ask about connection, at this part, choose "always".
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So I suppose this is all about beta version 5 I got. "Signed" version is still 4.2.
Thanks @u2pop.
Interesting comments, maybe Ill try it one more time. Just a month ago I felt it was offering nothing over mobile 9.5
i cant seem to make it finger friendly, its really hard to click or double click stuff with my finger, i have to try to pin point with my nail or either have to pull out the stylus, is there a setting to change this?
t0mmyr said:
i cant seem to make it finger friendly, its really hard to click or double click stuff with my finger, i have to try to pin point with my nail or either have to pull out the stylus, is there a setting to change this?
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I think all you can do is set the font to "large", in that way you can see the link more easily.
Can you minimize this and do something else, like respond to a text or make a phone call without it popping up 5 seconds after being minimized?
Unsigned version without double confirmation for data usage
Yes that's Opera 5 mini latest beta (solid BTW) not 4.2.
Just install the cab, works like a champ.
anyone notice that you cannot scroll through web pages using the d-pad? I am a diehard opera mini user and had to uninstall for that reason
kevindena said:
anyone notice that you cannot scroll through web pages using the d-pad? I am a diehard opera mini user and had to uninstall for that reason
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Yea I noticed that too, hope its only for beta. You guys know how to save bookmark collection? On previous release theres option to save all of your bookmark online. Now i need to manually set.

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