This morning, Dayo notified me of the availability of Opera Mini 5.0 beta. What was exciting about the news was the mention that this version comes with multiple tabs!
I downloaded the new beta and gave it a quick go. My quick verdict: it rocks!
The tabs menu lets you open a new tab or switch between open tabs.
Tabs Menu
Opera Mini 5 beta features Speed Dial functionality similar to what obtains on Opera for PC. This is in a 3-column format with thumbnails giving you quick access to your favourite websites when a new tab is opened. You click on an empty slot to add a new speed dial.
New Speed Dial
The touchscreen version I am using on the X1 actually has touch functionaility. Tap and hold a spot on the page and a menu pops up to select text. Tap and hold a link and you get the options to open in a new tab or select text.
It also features an onscreen QWERTY keyboard that pops up anytime you need to enter text. Nifty.
On-screen keyboard
There is a horizontal row of options at the bottom of the page. Tap the Settings icon and a row of options including Bookmarks, History, Saved Pages, Settings and more, pop up. Its all very intuitive.
Horizontal Pop-up Menu at page bottom
Along with the usual suspects are full screen and other advanced options.
This version of Opera Mobile mimics the layout of the standard Opera Mobile browser quite well, and I am already thinking of adopting it as my default browser.
I really do like this version of Opera Mini.
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September 16th, 2009 at 2:09 am Browsing with
Yomi good info but the versions of opera browser in my phone has refused to connect to internet, however, i'll try this version u mentioned.
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September 16th, 2009 at 3:09 am Browsing with
Nice to know.Going to set it up on my phone as soon as possible.
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September 16th, 2009 at 3:09 am Browsing with
Wow!! The Opera mini 5.0 is up an running on my phone and it is Sweeeet!!!Thanks for the info Yomi. Been waiting for a new one from Opera for a while.
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September 16th, 2009 at 7:39 pm Browsing with
Faster,functional and attractive…..what more can I say about Opera 5. It sure rocks. I am hoping and praying that future versions will include download functionality.
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September 18th, 2009 at 3:46 pm Browsing with
the browser is fine but it has no t9 function. I’ll like a browser that i can minimise so i can do other things on d phone aside browsing. I will be happy if such can be recomended.
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September 18th, 2009 at 4:53 pm Browsing with
Kayode, u should be able to minimise the browser if ur phone has a multi tasking feature. U simply minimise/leave it (Opera Mini 5) without exiting, do other things and continue with it later.
If u like ‘t9′ included, give ur feedback to Opera. It may be included in the final ‘cooked’ version.
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September 19th, 2009 at 11:24 am Browsing with
I use a nokia 3110C. Certain features such as the on screen key board pop up is not seen on my phone. I think it is better to get a wide screen phone to really enjoy mobile browsing. How can I send a feed back to opera regarding d t9? Thanks Azeez, t9 makes typing very simple for me.
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September 19th, 2009 at 4:41 pm Browsing with
OM 5-l like the slick interface,direct typing rather than using the native phone’s input,password manager-dont have to enter my gmail\facebook login details again.Downside,cant subscribe to feeds(but can view them).Hope future Om updates would support basic video like boltbrowser and text copy to the phone’s native notepad.Oh,i placed mobilityngeria is on my speed dial!
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September 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm Browsing with
Kayode, ur phone, 3110c is not a touchscreen device. So dont expect those Opera Mini features on it. To get ur feedback to Opera, from menu, go to ‘help’. U will see the link to the Opera site. On the site look for the feedback link. Goodluck!
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September 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm Browsing with
@kayode.To use T9 with opera 5,go to menu-settings-advanced and disable inline editing.Now this would enable u use ur phone’s text entry that’s T9 enabled!So this will save u the trip or surf to the Opera forum
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September 20th, 2009 at 8:38 pm Browsing with
….oops….I never thought of that. I turned off inline editing & it reverted me back to my phone’s text editor. It works well. Big ups, David.
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September 20th, 2009 at 11:37 pm Browsing with
Opera Mini 5 Beta: Tips and Tricks
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September 21st, 2009 at 4:48 pm Browsing with
Downloaded OM 5b. But on trying to use,keeps receiving ‘NO WORKING CONNECTION’ i.e it has failed to install.
Please any help on how to get it working the way
OM 4.2 MOP was.
I use a Nokia 3110c
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September 21st, 2009 at 5:44 pm Browsing with
Pat, hope u are not using Mtn? Info reaching has it that Mtn has blocked access to opera mini.
I also use nokia 3110c and i’ve been enjoying opera mini 5b since last friday (18th september) with my zain line.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 7:04 am Browsing with
What is the setting for OM 5b MOP with Zain.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 am Browsing with
Pat, what does “MOP” stand for please?
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September 24th, 2009 at 3:16 am Browsing with
Multi OPerator- allows usage with all networks.
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September 24th, 2009 at 4:32 am Browsing with
why would mtn block access to OM?
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September 24th, 2009 at 6:02 am Browsing with
@ Jide. An earlier comment made on Mobility Nigeria by Yom on September 16th, 2009 at 7:34 pm:
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September 24th, 2009 at 6:03 am Browsing with
Ahmed,
Thanks for the explanation as to the meaning of MOP. From the little I know of this, it seems to be another attempt at by-passing network charges, if I am correct. Can either you or Pat explain further?
Thanks.
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September 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm Browsing with
I downloaded d opera mini5b a week ago, i used it that very day and i enjoyed it so much. Surprisingly, since then it has not been opening again, it tells me ”no link” when ever i try opening it. What do i do about it?
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September 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm Browsing with
My problem is this i need the settings coz it has refused to install.i use mtn,my phone is sony ericsson k770i.thnxs
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October 1st, 2009 at 10:55 pm Browsing with
i have downloaded operaini 5.0 on my nokia 2630 but it is not opening at all
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October 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm Browsing with
Hi.
I’ve been having probs with OM5b.
I can’t open my mails, log into my facebook account event post comments on mobility nigeria etc.
When ever i try d above the application closses.
I’ve now switched back to opera mini 4.2.
What could be responsible for d problems….
Please help.
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October 11th, 2009 at 3:00 pm Browsing with
I hav gathered a lot just hearin about d opera mini 5beta, and its quite interestin. i just want to knw if it wil work on my nokia 5300 and ow i can go about downloadin’ it. Thank u Kayode.
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October 12th, 2009 at 12:46 pm Browsing with
@benedict.
Download opera mini5 beta from operamini.com on your pc then transfer it to your phone via blue tooth or cable.
I’ve discovered that OM 5beta on my nokia 3110c only works with zain internet settings and access point. I’ve tried other network configuration with om but it doesn’t work. It think it’s bcos of d absence of access points.
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October 13th, 2009 at 8:39 am Browsing with
@kayode disable inline editing in opera mini’s settings and you will be able to use your phone’s native t9 to enter the text
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October 14th, 2009 at 8:50 pm Browsing with
Can u tell me how to make opera mini work on my nokia 5300 i keep getting failed to connect to the internet
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October 15th, 2009 at 6:29 pm Browsing with
Opera mini 5 beta closes abruptly.
It really pains after typing some paragraphs and u are on able to post the comment or send d mail.
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October 16th, 2009 at 5:14 am Browsing with
Thanks guys for all your comments. Pls, can somebody send me the download link for opera mini 5 so that i can also enjoy what you people are enjoying.
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October 16th, 2009 at 6:49 am Browsing with
Ubon,
To download Opera Mini 5.0, simply visit the address m.opera.com/next using your phone’s default Web browser.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 6:28 am Browsing with
Could it be that zain has blocked access to opera mini ? All my versions of opera are not opening pages again and i’ve switched to another type of browser with less features.
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October 25th, 2009 at 8:08 am Browsing with
I have seen and testify that this new opera 5.0beta among the web browser. Ever since I see how it works in my friend’s phone, very fast. I downloaded the opera 5.0beta to my nokia3110c but it fail to install, please help me to install it.
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October 25th, 2009 at 11:11 am Browsing with
I have checked the settings well and they are ok but the OP 5BETA fail to install in my nokia3110c. It usually write NO WORKING NETWORK DETECTED. Help me pls.
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:37 am Browsing with
My nokia3110c not installing opera mini.
I hv right access point and settings.
Help me
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November 1st, 2009 at 5:14 am Browsing with
Roni,
At what point does installation stop?
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November 3rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm Browsing with
i love opera mini
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