diff --git a/src/com/opera/core/systems/OperaDriver.java b/src/com/opera/core/systems/OperaDriver.java
index <HASH>..<HASH> 100644
--- a/src/com/opera/core/systems/OperaDriver.java
+++ b/src/com/opera/core/systems/OperaDriver.java
@@ -210,6 +210,12 @@ public class OperaDriver extends RemoteWebDriver implements TakesScreenshot {
 
     // Get product from Opera
     settings.setProduct(utils().getProduct());
+
+    // Mobile needs to be able to autofocus elements for form input currently.  This is an ugly
+    // workaround which should get solved by implementing a standalone bream Scope service.
+    if (utils().getProduct().is(OperaProduct.MOBILE)) {
+      preferences().set("User Prefs", "Allow Autofocus Form Element", true);
+    }
   }
 
   /**
Workaround for letting Opera Mobile autofocus form elements through ECMAscript