@Reitei17
I agree, the same happened to me. I ticked every box available and even updated the lists but there is still some ads appearing on the screen. I expect the ad blocker to be strict but I noticed that it still allows some ads.

@MrTeatime
This suggestion of yours is very helpful.
I've seen a time when using summarise webpage, powered by Aria, on the Android version of Opera browser. My problem is that Aria will become professional with the summary and I don't like AI personnas that is too professional or too casual for me.
I like neutral personna, but anytime I try to summarise a webpage with Aria, Aria will be too professional for me unless I told it to be more casual.
This suggestion of yours will really make Aria more personalized, fixing this frustrating issue.

@koyasakura
I don't think extensions are necessary since malware are rampant everywhere, but the extensions you mentioned will come in very handy by blocking ads, enhancing customization and improving dark mode. But there is risk of making Opera to allow extensions. The risk is making Opera to allow extensions will open the door for malicious extensions to enter Opera browser and invalidate the inbuilt security, privacy, and malware protection features of Opera. This is seen in the case of Google Chrome as stated in www.forbes.com.
Opera already has an ad blocker and dark mode so AdGuard and Dark Mode are not necessary.

This proposal is for ask for the introduction of four levels of security and privacy settings:

1. Maximum Security Mode (Strongest Protection)

Strict authentication: 10+ digit PIN or biometrics required.

App lock: Instantly locks on close or after 1–5 minutes.

Encrypted backups & syncing: All data encrypted and locked.

Crypto wallet security: Requires authentication for every access and transaction, with phishing protection.

VPN: Always-on with AES-256 encryption and a kill-switch (can be disabled).

Ad & Tracker Blocking: Maximum blocking, no whitelisting.

Downloads: Requires authentication and AI-based malware scanning.

Browser settings & UI: Locked unless verified.

Tor: Always enabled but can be turned off with a warning.

Alerts: Email and push notifications for security changes.

2. Balanced Security Mode (Moderate Protection)

Moderate authentication: 6–8 digit PIN or biometrics.

App lock: After 10–30 minutes of inactivity.

Crypto wallet: PIN entry valid for a session.

VPN: Auto-connects on untrusted sites, kill-switch optional.

Ad & Tracker Blocking: Enabled, but whitelisting is allowed.

Downloads: Prompts authentication for sensitive files, basic malware scanning.

Browser settings & UI: Authentication required for critical settings.

Tor: Enabled by default but can be disabled.

Alerts: Security change notifications.

3. Customized Security Mode (User-Controlled)

Flexible authentication: 4+ digit PIN (biometrics optional).

App lock: Customizable inactivity timer.

Crypto wallet: Small transactions can bypass PIN.

VPN: Manual control, auto-connects only for flagged sites (user warned before connecting).

Ad & Tracker Blocking: Standard blocking with user-controlled whitelisting.

Downloads: No authentication or scanning unless enabled.

Browser settings & UI: No restrictions except for high-risk actions.

Tor: Disabled by default but can be enabled.

Alerts: Customizable notifications.

4. Off Mode (No Extra Security, Default Experience)

No authentication or app lock.

Crypto wallet: Basic fraud protection only.

VPN: Fully manual, no auto-connect or kill-switch.

Ad & Tracker Blocking: Disabled by default.

Downloads: No authentication, only basic scanning.

Browser settings & UI: No restrictions.

Tor: Disabled by default.

Alerts: Opera warns before disabling security.

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Additional Considerations

Password Manager: Requires PIN/biometrics in Maximum Mode, session-based in Balanced Mode, optional in Customized Mode.

Search Engine Protection: Locked in Maximum & Balanced, freely changeable in Customized & Off.

Reader Mode: Always available except in Maximum Mode, where it requires site verification.

Media Controls & Video Pop-out: Protected in Maximum Mode to block recording sensitive content.

Auto-filling: Allowed in all modes.

Wallet Alerts: Opera will email users about suspicious activity.

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Which Mode to Use?

Maximum: Prioritize security over everything.

Balanced: Need security + flexibility.

Customized: Prioritize customization over security.

Off: Prefer Opera’s current behavior with minimal restrictions.

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Final Thoughts

This system enhances security without forcing it, giving users control over their browsing experience. Maximum Mode is ideal for privacy-focused users, while Balanced and Customized Modes offer trade-offs between security and usability. Off Mode ensures Opera remains usable as it is today.

You can view my full post on the Reddit page. You can only see it only if you have joined Reddit.

The New Security Boost for Opera Android Browser

@leocg
Thanks for your help. I successfully unfollowed a user on Opera Android browser, but I think that there's a bug on Opera Mini that makes you to follow a user and unfollowing that user becomes impossible.

@MrTeatime
This suggestion of yours is very helpful.
I've seen a time when using summarise webpage, powered by Aria, on the Android version of Opera browser. My problem is that Aria will become professional with the summary and I don't like AI personnas that is too professional or too casual for me.
I like neutral personna, but anytime I try to summarise a webpage with Aria, Aria will be too professional for me unless I told it to be more casual.
This suggestion of yours will really make Aria more personalized, fixing this frustrating issue.

Here is an info that developers of Opera should take into consideration when trying to fix this bug:

Device: Galaxy A05s (Android 14)
Opera version: (87.2.4607.82902)

Now for my problem.

Opera's Reader Mode cuts some necessary information when Reader Mode is enabled.
Check this post on Android Police
6 features that Android 16 needs to rejuvenate the OS
As you may see, when Reader Mode is enabled, the 5th option, A customizable share menu, is completely hidden, when reader mode is enabled. The whole information, including the necessary ones that Opera's reader mode has cut, are displayed when you disable reader mode.
I suspected this as a bug that slipped the development process of Opera Browser with AI, and needs be fixed immediately, for the benefits of all users of Opera Browser, including me.
I noticed this and probably, other Galaxy A05s users will notice this when using the latest version of Opera browser.
Opera should please, fix this bug, like how they deal with other bugs, because I've known them for taking users' feedback seriously, with implementations being made.

@Reitei17
I agree, the same happened to me. I ticked every box available and even updated the lists but there is still some ads appearing on the screen. I expect the ad blocker to be strict but I noticed that it still allows some ads.

@kearawill1122
I keep saying that that procedure didn't work.

@tamseel325
Dark Mode isn't necessary because Opera has implemented force dark theme on all webpages.
AdGuard isn't necessary since Opera has integrated AdGuard and UBlock into its AdGuard blocker.
How will the other two be useful to Opera? More importantly, how guaranteed do those two doesn't contain malware?

@steviant
I use the exact same version of Opera Mini on my Android phone while using my carrier's network.
I suggest you should disconnect from WiFi and switch to your carrier's network.
Make sure you have an active internet connection while you are using Opera Mini for the first time.
If the issue still persists, clear cache and storage, uninstall, and reinstall Opera Mini from Google Play.
Open Opera Mini with an active internet connection your carrier provides.

Follow-up Questions

• Did this issue persist when you downloaded Opera Mini for the first time, or did it just begin recently?
• What's the name of your device, and what's its model?
• What is your phone's Android version?

@leocg
I mean that I can browse for free on MTN and Airtel for free on both Opera and Opera Mini but now, the free 50 MB only works on Opera Mini and doesn't work on Opera even if I created an Opera account on Opera and set the DNS to my current service provider, which is the usual way to solve this problem.

What happened to Opera's free 50 MB and why is it working for only Opera Mini instead of Opera Mini and Opera browser.