Opera Sync not syncing everything

[undertaker666]

undertaker666 last edited by

Hello, i recently had to reinstall Opera twice and i noticed the sync is not doing everything i expected it to.
for example it did not sync some settings like dark mode and turbo, among other settings like access to location.

i had to do these manually. also is it just not working or does Opera not have a sync for extensions?
when i used Chrome and logged into a new install my extensions would download automatically and and install. in Opera i need to go and install them one at a time manually.

i checked and there's no way to export your settings to a file so i could do this myself, so am i missing something?

have a great day

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @undertaker666 last edited by

Extensions are not synced and not all settings are synced.

[browzer1]

browzer1 @leocg last edited by

@leocg ... I hope my following reply does not come across as snarky.

It's time Opera got back to basics. If the Sync procedure does not work as it should, then why enable it at all? Fix it so that it works properly.

Does the average user really need "smarter news" and Netflix
recommendations? (From the blog). Same with crypto wallet access.

I'm still waiting, (not so patiently), for a proper bookmarks sidebar. Similar to Firefox, that can be accomplished there by using prepared CSS code. Yes, I know Opera has sidebar extensions, but they are clunky.

i hope the near future will see Opera return to its roots.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @browzer1 last edited by

It works as it should as far as I know.

Extensions sync was never implemented and settings sync were always limited. So it's not that sync is not working.

[quicksite]

quicksite @browzer1 last edited by

@browzer1
Does the average user really need "smarter news" and Netflix
recommendations? (From the blog). Same with crypto wallet access.

And we know the answer is no. But some of that— personal news— that has got to be a revenue stream for Opera— At first I thought it was going to be the dawning of a new era where users could actually have 100% control on which sources they DID NOT WANT AT ALL... but no, it quickly revealed itself to be pushing entertainment and sports at you, as well as "sources" that sound similar to MOX, which were instant deal-breakers. Very unfortunate because back in the day, Google News gave users granular controls, then, as always, they took them away.

So the idea of Opera perhaps wanting to become a differentiator and finally giving users what they want, they just had to do what they all do— which I have concluded is simply a revenue engine for them. Selling aggregated data of users to better micro-target users. Combine the aggregate web click-stream data of millions of users, plus the data that aggregates for "Personal News", Opera is probably helping to run their whole operation by this kind of scheme. It's not dishonest; I'm sure the TOS spell it all out. It's the fact that instead of getting a GREAT user benefit, like some AI learning tool that adds value to user's prefs, they gave us this junk product.

Which goes directly to your point: Why does SYNC have to starve on the vine with probably zero engineering resources dedicated to improving and updating it, while all these other "shiny object" marketing features like the list you listed are the highest engineering priorities?

I'm just expressing support for your observation: Chrome syncs extensions and themes and everything, and it is so convenient. Why can't Opera keep up? When one thinks of Norway, one thinks of core competence, operating in the interest of bettering mankind vs succumbing to USA-based marketing and consumerism as their guiding lights. Jeez, if OPERA weren't doing so many things right, i wouldn't be bothering to comment. They are SO CLOSE to having the absolute best browser on desktop, and with Opera Touch and Opera Flow, they are miles ahead.

So why can't they get the fundamentals right— like you say— what do users want and need most? SYNC.

[browzer1]

browzer1 last edited by

I just stumbled upon a new amazing bookmarks sidebar extension in the Chrome extensions library.

It's called Bookmark Sidebar and allows the sidebar to pop-up using the cursor only. It also allows quite a few options for customizing the actions, font sizes etc. Very impressive.

[A Former User]

A Former User @leocg last edited by

@leocg said in Opera Sync not syncing everything:

It works as it should as far as I know.

Not for me. I got here right now exactly because I reinstalled opera that was constantly crashing due to some problem I could not identify and the sync did not sync my settings, neither the history or the speed dial folders. And it won't load my flow.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

Different subject, please open a new topic.