Opera Mini 5 Final
Opera released the “final” (not Beta) version of Opera Mini 5 today. The Opera Mini 5 changelog claims that this version has “Improved performance on low memory devices” so I had high hopes that it would work on my i776 where previous releases had not. Unfortuanately it still doesn’t work on my i776. Just like the Betas, it downloads and installs but when I try to run it it hangs when the “loading…” progress bar is at 100%. So close, yet so far.
The last Beta reportedly worked reasonably well on the i9 and i856 so I’m posting the final version for users of those two iDEN phones. It may work on other models but I doubt it.
Normally installing this release of Opera Mini 5 would replace Opera Mini 4.2, if it’s installed. Seeing as 5 doesn’t work at all on iDEN phones and prior versions had some issues even on the i9 and i856, I’ve renamed this copy from “Opera Mini” to “Opera Mini 5” (following this “Renaming Java Applications” tutorial) so that it can coexist with 4.2 rather than replacing it. You can safely download and install this version of Opera Mini 5 without affecting your Opera Mini 4.2 installation.
If you download this please leave a comment as to whether it works or not and what phone you are using. And if it fails to install or you encounter bugs please also file a bug report at mini.bugs.opera.com. When filing a report it will ask you for the build number and version. The values you should enter are 18635 and “5.0”. Filing bug reports is the best way of getting problems with software fixed. You can also report issues on the Opera Mini User Forum, but bug reports are supposed to be more effective.
Type: Freeware
Vendor: Opera Software – Product Page,Online Help, Forum
Data Connection Required: Yes
Reported working on: Motorola Rambler
Reported NOT working on: Nokia 2700 classic, Samsung GT C3053 Spice qt58
Downloading uses paid data. Downloads are for Java ME phones only.
To download and install click here: DOWNLOAD (jad)
Works awesomely on i856w. Its super fast and easier to use than what was offered on this phone. Recommended!
I downloaded it to my i465 and it installed but it takes too long to do anything with it. 4 to 5 minutes to load the app and that long to do anything else with it. I have uninstalled other apps to see if freeing up more memory would help it move faster but it didn’t. I wonder if it is in conflict with the other Opera version I have installed.
One last item, they’re asking us iDEN users to use our native 300baud speed browsers to D/L from them. I said just FIX IT and my friend will have it for us to D/L! God Bless Dennis and his devotion to our phones. I admire him deeply!!! Smile
I’ll say this till I die. 25yrs ago I ran a TriState group and out of all of them, my group had finished programs that worked on every COMMODORE computer! We even sent them overseas. All shareware and by fantastic teenagers. Opera get it together! Enuf…
I went directly to the Opera’s site and spoke my mind. You don’t release a product if it doesn’t work! Never mind the fact they announced it as FINAL! They’re so glad I’m not their CEO! I would’ve continued the BETA testing before announcing FINAL! Sheesh