Opera 9.5 Build 15233 Out

[KimChee]

New build out, very fast, supposed to support flash.

[comptonOG]

thanks, let us know if you try it out.

[aximbigfan]

Where are you finding this? I can't find the download link anywhere

Chris

[chrisjc]

To find the download, just google the build. Not sure if we are supposed to put links to other forums in these posts.

Anyway, I loaded it on my Ax X51v. Kool, you can customize by going to the Settings page. Much faster and clearer than PIE, although I have no basis for comparison to earlier versions of Opera. Still no support for Flash. Every site I go to with Flash content says I still need to download the latest Flash player, even though I have already done so.
Still, IMHO, it looks good and I will use it until a browser comes along with Flash support for real.

[KimChee]

Just do a google search for ipmart, xda, or ppcgeeks with the build number and opera. So far it is the quickest opera build, the scrolling is super smooth, the zoom slider is pretty nice too. Havent tried flash yet, but others have reported its working with the new juggalo flash cab. So far the only browser Ive found that does full flash and popups is skyfire, and the IEM6

[CalcPrgmr1]

Nice build! I am using the QVGA version on my X50v. I found that both versions can take advantage of a VGA screen, but the VGA version has overly large icons that take up half the screen. Forget that, I like the slimmed down QVGA toolbars, it gives you more (much more important) screen area for the page itself. Flash also works well in this build. The zoom levels and text size are also MUCH better in the QVGA version, the VGA version's default zoom levels are ridiculous and the text is way too big to even make a VGA screen worth having. The QVGA version has it readable but small so it can fit a good section of the page on the screen without a ton of scrolling.

You can also run this build from a CF or SD card, just make a folder called "Windows" on your CF or SD and then move the files Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe to it. Update your shortcut by copying OperaL and then pasting a shortcut to it in /Windows/Start Menu/Programs. I am still trying to figure out how to move the cache to CF or SD as the X50v is prone to filesys takeovers if programs run from the main flash.

[pda810]

I am still trying to figure out how to move the cache to CF or SD as the X50v is prone to filesys takeovers if programs run from the main flash.

You have to edit the opera.ini file. It should be located in /Windows/Opera9/opera. Copy the opera file and transfer it to your desktop. Then open it with Notepad and under the [User Prefs] add a line that says:

Cache Directory4=\location desired

For example mine is:

Cache Directory4=\SD Card\Program Files\Opera9\cache\

NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU USE FORWARD SLASHES(\) AND NOT BACKWARD SLASHES(/), WHEN YOU IMPUT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION FOR THE CACHE.

After you edit and save the file, make sure Opera Mobile is not running and copy the opera.ini file back to the location of the original opera.ini file on your Pocket PC and overwrite the original opera.ini file. Then connect to the Internet and open up Opera Mobile and go to a couple different web pages. Then open up File Explorer and go to the location you specified and make sure the cache is going to your desired spot like it's supposed to.

I originally made this post to help somebody that posted above and then realized that the post was all the way back from January, but anyway if anybody is interested in Opera Mobile or Skyfire, I have some links below.

I have a link below to the 15233 build along with the flash plugin. I think you have to register with the site and you will find the downloads near the bottom of the first post. I also recommend going with a newer build because the touch scrolling is too sensitive in Opera 15233 in my opinion. Read along and you will find links to almost every Opera Mobile build there is. Anyway the link to Opera Mobile 15233 is directly below.

Opera Mobile 15233

There is also newer builds that work good and also support flash. The link to those are also below. You don't have to register with the site to download the newer versions of Opera Mobile. The link to the flash plug in is near the top of the first post and there's several versions of Opera Mobile to choose from. The latest build that I haven't had any issues with is Opera 2128. I had issues with the Downloads page not showing up in 2392 and 2181, but everything has worked fine for me so far in 2128. Also if you go to YouTube, make sure you choose to go to the desktop version of the website or else you may have problems with Opera closing itself if you go on the Youtube mobile site.

Newer Opera Mobile Diamond Builds

Be aware that most websites have changed the Flash Player requirements to Flash Player 9 and the Flash Lite 3.1 plug in is only equivelent to Flash Player 8. The Youtube desktop page still plays Youtube, though. The only Mobile Web Browser that currently supports all flash is Skyfire. You can go to Get Skyfire now! | get.skyfire.com to get the latest version of Skyfire. If you are using an x51v you will probably also need a phone.dll file and sms.dll. Just copy and paste the phone.dll and sms.dll files into the Skyfire folder under Program Files after you install Skyfire. If you are using Makuu's A08 or A09, then you won't need these files because the ROM already has them, but if you are using WM5 or any WM6/6.1/6.5 Classic ROM you will need to download the files below. Thanks to KimChee for providing them.

Phone.dll and SMS.dll Files

In case you weren't aware, the newest version of Opera mobile available on Opera's website doesn't support flash and it has problems with SPB Keyboard. I had to manually select the SPB keyboard when I tried it plus the flash doesn't work. Hopefully Opera Mobile 9.7 will be the best Mobile Browser ever, but unfortunately it's not out yet.