What is Next?

August 15, 2012 · by Anna Rohleder

Lately we've been hearing from some of you who have multiple versions of Opera installed on your phones. Often at least one of these versions is Opera Mini Next. If you're not sure which one is better to use, we can explain a bit more about the difference between the regular version of Opera Mini and Opera Mini Next.

We use the "Next" versions to try out features that are being considered for a future version of Opera, but aren't final or "fully baked" yet. That means that while Opera Mini Next looks the same if you install it on your phone, it might behave differently from the finished version. In particular, it might be less stable, and prone to problems like freezing and crashing.

Why do we have Opera Mini Next?

For most people, it's better to just use the full, final and finished version of Opera. But the reason we make Opera Mini Next available is to get feedback from our advanced users, on our work in progress. If you are one of those folks, you can provide your input via the Bug Report Wizard or through our forums.

How can you check which version of Opera Mini you're using?

From the main Opera menu (select the red O), choose Help, and then About Opera. If you are on the normal version, it will say Opera Mini. If you're on Next, it will say that, as shown in the photo.

When in doubt, keep it simple and just use the regular version of Opera. You really only need one!

Readers' comments 27

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Martin KadlecWednesday, August 15, 2012 10:07:16 AM
So what are current major differences between Opera Mini Next and Opera Mini?
Mağruf ÇolakoğluWednesday, August 15, 2012 10:30:13 AM
Thanks for explanation.
praetor87Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:34:44 AM
The funny part can be the situation, when the Next is more stable than the original Mini.
sachin m. LodhiaWednesday, August 15, 2012 12:49:24 PM
ya thats true. Operamini Next was more smooth.
Clever rodgersWednesday, August 15, 2012 3:13:14 PM
i want to test it but first i want to know if available for N70-1.
CoyoteeWednesday, August 15, 2012 3:20:42 PM
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KamaleshWednesday, August 15, 2012 5:15:50 PM
Just simply use the white Opera Next icon, as you do for desktop Opera Next, to more easily differentiate.
ChrisWednesday, August 15, 2012 8:19:19 PM
I really liked that one "Opera Mobile Next" - Version that introduced extensions to
the mobile browser. Adblock on your mobile is just amazing.

The only reason why I keep both versions (Next and regular) installed on my phone (I use mostly Next, reason describe above) is that I'm automatically informed about updates from the play store. Nothing more.

Man, I really hope that the extensions will make it.
Yeni SetiawanWednesday, August 15, 2012 8:24:16 PM
I stick with Opera Mini Next, this way I can see "future feature" of Opera Mini.
Mağruf ÇolakoğluThursday, August 16, 2012 7:29:33 AM
http://www.operaturkiye.net/next-mini-icin-ne-anlam-ifade-ediyor/
ClashCityRockerThursday, August 16, 2012 8:34:58 PM
Need Opera Mobile/Mini Next on the Android market as a autoupdating app.

PLEASE.....
xolaniFriday, August 17, 2012 6:31:07 AM
ya ths version is wanderful. I like it
Suleman MughalSaturday, August 18, 2012 8:18:36 AM
i knew that
yop plaFriday, August 31, 2012 4:29:54 PM
thank you for news and explanations
Edwin PJSaturday, September 1, 2012 2:22:19 PM
I use opera mini 3 for facebook because of its awesome speed.My mobile Nokia aasha 200 is sot supported by Opera mini 7.So I am using Opera mini Next for other uses.but sometimes it will exit.Why is this happening?
Edwin PJSaturday, September 1, 2012 2:24:09 PM
I use opera mini 3 for facebook because of its awesome speed.My mobile Nokia aasha 200 is sot supported by Opera mini 7.So I am using Opera mini Next for other uses.but sometimes it will exit.Why is this happening?
donibarSaturday, September 1, 2012 5:09:44 PM
About opera mini in my gadget :

Version 7
Build 30567 (dogwood)
Platform Opera Mini

Server 4.28.2359
Copyright ©1995-2012
Opera Software ASA. All
rights reserved.

Browser identification
Opera/9.80 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/7.0.30567/28.2359; U; en) Presto/2.8.119
Version/11.10

- what the means ?
xolaniSaturday, September 1, 2012 5:55:18 PM
im using both mini 3 & 7. In mini 3 i get all my apps & in 7 it a new level HD Resolution n awesom.
Denny HelperTuesday, September 4, 2012 8:05:16 PM
Opera mini next starts fast. It continues where it stops. So, if One closes the browser with 3 open pages he expects to meet 3 pages on opening the browser from start. Its the first browser I know to do this. It taps more into the phone's resources so symbols can be pasted without making it a long process.

The only bad so far, it dosen't have a "select save page folder" feature. Too bad! For every thing else, a straight darling.
ubhjwfbSunday, September 9, 2012 11:50:11 AM
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sachin m. LodhiaSunday, September 9, 2012 4:24:24 PM
nd there is one thing that i want opera developer may notice that there nothing to send bookmarks in opera mini.
Siemon DaySunday, September 9, 2012 5:27:31 PM
there used to be a silver modern icon of next version..love it!!
lamwaichiTuesday, September 11, 2012 5:04:06 PM
Where can I download Opera mini Next?
donibarWednesday, September 12, 2012 10:07:56 AM
Maybe now is over. That is not exited now because opera mini 7 has launched.
donibarWednesday, September 12, 2012 10:11:39 AM
Opera mini 7.0 more perfect than opera mini next.
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collenSaturday, September 15, 2012 12:34:26 PM
opera next is more stable than opera for mobiles.I downloaded the android version.its useless always disconnect from the web and freezes.no its not the phone.I use mini with no problem whatsoever and next.I have been using opera from version 1.It was not in English those days.you have to get it from the moderators.we come a long way.mini 5 is the best by far.but the latest always come with better features.