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    Changing Search Engines and Desktop Mode

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    • A Former User
      A Former User last edited by

      I like the look & feel of the the browser, but there are two things keeping me from switching to it:

      1. I can't change the default search engine. I don't like using Google Search, and want the option to use something else.
      2. There are certain websites that I prefer opening in desktop mode because they either don't look right in mobile mode, or because ad-block doesn't work properly on them (e.g. YouTube).

      Is Opera planning on adding these features, or am I better off sticking to the "full" Opera Android?

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      • A Former User
        A Former User last edited by

        for 2), the browser is supposed to be used with one hand, I can't see using a webpage on desktop mode practical with one-hand

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        • briton
          briton last edited by

          @painedforever
          1.Settings
          2.browser
          3.Search
          4.Manage Search Eengines
          That should enable you to change the primary browser.

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          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer @briton last edited by

            @briton There is no such settings in Touch.

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            • briton
              briton last edited by

              @leocg I just saw that,my apologies

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              • A Former User
                A Former User last edited by

                Also, would love to see the option to change search engines. I don't like being forced to use Google. Give me freedom to choose.

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                • leocg
                  leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

                  @saml You can suggest/request such option.

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