Opera Mini on Windows phones??

rich_shot2003

I have Opera on my HTC Touch 3G mobile with Windows 6.1 and wanted to know if the New Opera Mini will be ok with that mobile?

Also how can I find out what Opera i have on mine as there are a few out and how do i take the Opera i have got on at mo off my phone??

Welliesorter

Opera Mini will usually work on Windows Mobile phones (I've tried it myself) but it's really intended for non-smart phones as it's a Java app. It's actually the only reason I've not bothered to get another smart phone after taking an instant dislike to an HTC S620 running Windows Mobile 6.

Don't confuse Opera Mini with Opera Mobile which is designed for smart phones.

Incidentally, if you're referring to the beta of Opera Mini that's currently available, it can co-exist with other versions so no need to remove them. I've briefly tried it and have been quite impressed but wouldn't use it as my main browser because it doesn't (yet) have the ability to do RSS feeds or bookmark synchronisation.

goldndelicious

cant say about windows. but i am using the beta version 5 at the mo and it is fantastic

jasonwatkins

goldndelicious wrote: »

cant say about windows. but i am using the beta version 5 at the mo and it is fantastic

I'll add a +1 to that - i'm using it on my Motorola V8 and it's a joy to use - infinitely more user-friendly than the previous version and the password saving feature will save huge amounts of hassle.

Brilliant stuff.

Browntoa

this is much better than Opera

http://www.skyfire.com/

can handle Video etc

Welliesorter

Browntoa wrote: »

this is much better than Opera

http://www.skyfire.com/

We're not comparing like with like though. Skyfire, like Opera Mobile, is for only for certain smart phones.

Opera Mini will run on far more devices because it's a Java app.

Of these I've only personally used Opera Mini. It's outstanding considering it's a freebie.

Browntoa

original poster mentioned Windows Mobile , I use both and Skyfire is much superior on a Windows mobile phone

as you say , Opera Mini for a java phone

Welliesorter

Browntoa wrote: »

original poster mentioned Windows Mobile...

...which is why Opera Mini might not be the right option.

I couldn't help wondering whether rich_shot2003 was confusing Mobile and Mini and thinking that one would be a direct replacement for the other.

Having said that, it probably will work, and might be worth considering if data usage is an issue. It compresses pages before delivering them to the phone so should use less data than a normal browser.

rich_shot2003

Welliesorter wrote: »

...which is why Opera Mini might not be the right option.

I couldn't help wondering whether rich_shot2003 was confusing Mobile and Mini and thinking that one would be a direct replacement for the other.

Having said that, it probably will work, and might be worth considering if data usage is an issue. It compresses pages before delivering them to the phone so should use less data than a normal browser.

It would be ok if i could get Opera Mini to work on my dam phone,I have so almost given up on it now.