Opera User Guide: Desktop and Mobile
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Opera User Guide: Desktop and Mobile

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to clear cache and update Opera on both desktop and mobile, along with some helpful tips for a better browsing experience.

How to Clear Cache on Opera

Desktop Version

  1. Open Opera.
  2. Click on the Opera logo in the upper left corner of your browser to open the settings menu.
  3. Navigate to "History", then click on "Clear browsing data".
  4. From the dropdown menu, choose the time range. To clear all cache, select "the beginning of time".
  5. Check "Cached images and files" and uncheck other items as necessary.
  6. Click "Clear browsing data".
  7. Restart your browser to ensure the changes take effect.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

  1. Open the Opera app.
  2. Tap the Opera logo at the bottom right, then select "Settings".
  3. Tap "Clear browsing data".
  4. Check "Clear cookies and data" and uncheck other items as necessary.
  5. Tap "OK".

How to Check for Updates on Opera

Desktop Version

  1. Open Opera.
  2. Click on the Opera logo in the upper left corner of the browser.
  3. Scroll down and click on "Update & Recovery".
  4. Opera will automatically check for updates. If an update is available, it will download and install it.
  5. You may need to relaunch your browser to complete the update.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

  1. Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
  2. Search for "Opera".
  3. If an update is available, the "Update" button will appear. Tap on it to update Opera.

Additional Tips

Desktop and Mobile

  • Private Browsing: Use Private Window for private browsing. On desktop, click on "File" then "New Private Window". On mobile, tap the logo, then "+", then "Private".
  • Bookmarking: To bookmark a site, click or tap the heart icon in the right of the address bar. You can edit the name and select the folder for the bookmark.
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