ChrisPosterous

So, I installed Opera Mini Beta to give it a spin, and I have to say it is a very well done app. Problem is, there is currently no way to make it the default browser out of the box. You are still stuck opening the sub-par built-in browser whenever clicking a link on your device. Well, a quick perusal of the Android Forums revealed a nifty little app called "Make It Default Browser". Horrible name, but works like a charm. Install it, and then make sure your current built-in browser is not set as default (this can be done through Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Browser). If the default setting control is greyed out, you are good to go, otherwise click the Clear Defaults button.

Once you have done this, simply open any link and you will be presented with a dialog box giving you the choice of which browser to use, either "Built In" or the newly installed "Make It Default Browser". Once selected as the New default browser, clicking any link will now open Opera (as long as Opera is installed of course). This eliminates a huge problem with the device and adds a much needed boost to browsing performance and enjoyment.

I guess this is one of those times where being a geeky platform for developers really helped solve a major design flaw. However, the flipside is that this design flaw should not exist at all on a two year old platform. The testing continues...