When Windows 10 Mobile launched in 2015-2016, Microsoft encouraged developers to update their apps to UWP. However, by that time, Opera Software was shifting focus to iOS, Android, and its new “Opera Touch” browser. The Windows Phone version went into maintenance mode and was eventually delisted from the Microsoft Store in 2019 when Microsoft killed off the Windows 10 Mobile storefront entirely.
Long live Windows Phone. Long live Opera Mini. And happy sideloading. Disclaimer: This article is for educational and archival purposes. Always respect software licenses. Opera Mini is a trademark of Opera Software. Windows 10 Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. opera mini xap for windows 10 mobile link
So, why are people searching for an “XAP file”? And more importantly, When Windows 10 Mobile launched in 2015-2016, Microsoft