Flash Player no longer developed for Android?! - General Questions and Answers

Brwosing BBC News Tech and I found this:
Flash Player exits Android store http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19267140
Anyone else know about this? Why are Adobe canceling Flash for Android cause of JB issues? Most people are using GB anyway....
Seems like you can't trust any major company anymore....
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You can still download the apk from many many places including xda..
So, the removal of Flash from Play Store doesn't really matter much.

As announced directly from Adobe, Android will no longer support Flash Player to the latest version of the OS and then Google came home on devices not just the Flash Player.
Is not officially supported, but that does not mean that Flash Player can not be installed on our device with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.
Here, in fact, a small guide to follow to install Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.12:
1) Download the file. Apk of Flash Player:http://www.mediafire.com/?lqxd6qnr63kj2t1
Download the file flash_player version 11.1.102.59.apk:http://d-h.st/o1I
Dolphin Browser HD 8.5.1 APK (Supports Flash):http://d-h.st/3ZS
2) Copy your files to the SD card of your Android device. (Be it tablet or smartphone, it makes no difference)
3) Install it using any File Manager.
4) Start the Browser
5) Go into the Browser settings and uncheck the option of Flash Player (on demand or always on at your discretion)
6) Finally you have the latest version of Flash also Android!
NB Adobe Flash Player is not officially supported and therefore the speed of loading of Flash objects in HTML pages is not guaranteed at the highest levels. However, as tested, Flash Player behaves well with satisfactory results.
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Here's the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28799533
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I was just bringing up the issue. All updates for Adobe Flash will stop on September 1st 2013
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This is VERY old news, Adobe made the anoucement back when ICS was released there is no need for another thread :/

It would be nice if Flash died (except for already-created games/animations). HTML5 YouTube player on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 works great and doesn't affect performance much. Flash Player is a battery hog and is only really there for compatibility. A lot of sites are designed for the iPhone, which doesn't do Flash. When you think about it, very few mobile-capable sites use Flash.

zacthespack said:
This is VERY old news, Adobe made the anoucement back when ICS was released there is no need for another thread :/
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Sorry, didn't know that. Mods can close this if they wish
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Flash player is outdated now, it's a good thing to be abandoned

Interesting..

I think you can still download from other places

Yeah you can still get it, but it's sad that development has stopped. Flash for android is such a plus for me.

it is so bad

look! I think the next generation of smartphone is intergrated HTML5. Adobe flash player isn't all we think about on android. It's good. But it's done

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look! I think the next generation of smartphone is intergrated HTML5. Adobe flash player isn't all we think about on android. It's good. But it's done
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Next generation? We already have HTML5 on our phones. Even the iPhone has it
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They have a working version that works on jellybean

Found that post in playstore, but you can still get "flash player install" for free, and seems to be the only way to get it too.

I m happy about it, flash is terrible eater even on notebook, hopefully is flash slowly diying.

I always have a saved apk file from my older android phones uploaded to dropbox and add to any new phone I get.

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Adobe Flash - 4.1 Jelly Bean

So as we are all aware Adobe said they wouldn't support flash in Jelly Bean, as stated here - http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/375574/adobe-kills-off-flash-for-android
Of course on the Jelly Bean ROM I'm running flash doesn't appear in the market, but when I installed the apk, flash worked perfectly on a number of websites.
Just out of curiosity I was wondering if anyone knew the reason as to why it still works?! This is not a huge update to ICS so may be due to that but I was just being interested and wondering. Anyone have any insight?
Cheers guys.
EDIT: I have attached the adobe flash apk, the latest one. Install it on your device manually if you're running jelly bean and flash should work. Although I think we have established it will only work in the default android browser
They've only stopped support, doesn't mean that it won't work but if it doesn't on certain devices then they won't fix it or support it, because it's not a massive update there's a very good chance that it will work.
Basically the apk is the android software, the Google Play store filters out Adobe flash because you are running Android 4.1 jelly bean which explains why you cannot find it in the Google Play store.
When you install the apk, it will still work because Adobe have only stopped support for it, they haven't disabled it or blocked it. The term 'support it' means to give the product updates and provide help for users. Adobe are no longer providing updates (apart from security updates) and help to users for Adobe flash on android.
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Hmm, can someone share the adobe flash apk to me? Or better a place that gives updates to it? Lol Thanks
Chaosgod27 said:
Hmm, can someone share the adobe flash apk to me? Or better a place that gives updates to it? Lol Thanks
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Here
http://www.apktops.com/adobe-flash-player-11-1-111-10-android-4-x.html
You can install it but I dont think it works
EDIT This version is OK with 4.1
mermigas said:
Here
http://www.apktops.com/adobe-flash-player-11-1-111-10-android-4-x.html
You can install it but I dont think it works
EDIT This version is OK with 4.1
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Thanks man! Checking it out!
Edit:
Is it me or I can't seem to get youtube from play store? On Jellybean 4.1 of course.
matt4321 said:
So as we are all aware Adobe said they wouldn't support flash in Jelly Bean, as stated here - http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/375574/adobe-kills-off-flash-for-android
Of course on the Jelly Bean ROM I'm running flash doesn't appear in the market, but when I installed the apk, flash worked perfectly on a number of websites.
Just out of curiosity I was wondering if anyone knew the reason as to why it still works?! This is not a huge update to ICS so may be due to that but I was just being interested and wondering. Anyone have any insight?
Cheers guys.
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witch browsers did you test ?
Doesn't work with just apk installed for me. Tested in Google Chrome, Opera.
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Neolo said:
Doesn't work with just apk installed for me. Tested in Google Chrome, Opera.
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Ya it only work on Browse default by G. Opera work on the Opera for mobile not Opera mini.
I've added the latest adobe flash apk to the OP so people running jelly bean can get hold of it more easily
I tried the apk. In 1st post I still get messages telling me to install a flashplayer . Any ideas
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Which browser did you try?
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I'm not sure exactly which of the linked apk's I installed, but Flash is running fine in Stock Browser.
I never got flash in Firefox and didn't try any other browsers.
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I tried the apk. In 1st post I still get messages telling me to install a flashplayer . Any ideas
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Use the stock browser. If you're using any other browser it may/may not work/may work slightly. But the apk in the OP is pulled from my motorola xoom and i have it installed and it was working on youtube and various other flash sites through the stock browser.
Dolphin HD browser won't load flash (and has a nasty nag screen if you try to enable it).
Many thanks for the information from here and other sources, as a result of which I've managed to get Flash sites working on the Nexus 7. In case it helps the non-technical, I've blogged full step by step instructions with screenshots on how to install Flash on the Nexus 7 and set up browsers (with link back to this thread), at my blog at consumingexperience.com (sorry, I'm new here so can't post a working link direct to the post).
I've tested several browsers and listed the results and browser settings in that post. Mainly I've tried them on UK TV catchup sites ie BBC iPlayer, 4od, Demand Five, ITV Player.
In summary, generally on the Nexus 7 I found Firefox Aurora (with the Phony add-on) and XScope to be the most reliable so far. An older version of Dolphin does work, but not as well. I couldn't get either Opera Mobile or Opera Mini to work.
Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this! I had another apk that everyone claimed was working fine but I have the CM10 preview build for Verizon Galaxy Nexus and couldn't play any videos until I tried your apk.
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Thank you so much for this! I had another apk that everyone claimed was working fine but I have the CM10 preview build for Verizon Galaxy Nexus and couldn't play any videos until I tried your apk.
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Glad it worked for you
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Hi,
flash Apk ok with default browser. It seems to slowdown the browser.
Not working with chrome.
I am running eos jb...
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Hi,
flash Apk ok with default browser. It seems to slowdown the browser.
Not working with chrome.
I am running eos jb...
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Ok what do you guys mean when you say default browser, mine only came with Chrome... Am I missing something or are you guys on a non-stock rom?

Adobe flash 11

Hi
Did anyone get flash player working on cm9? I tried and my browser just hangs and I have to uninstall it.
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spectacle said:
Hi
Did anyone get flash player working on cm9? I tried and my browser just hangs and I have to uninstall it.
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Same here! I can't get it to work!
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It has been already reported by me when I was on CM9, with logcat. Check this out:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29239726&postcount=2862
Adobe Flash Player 11 was OFFICIALLY dropped by Google and will no longer function on ICS and JB due to the fact Google is moving to HTML5. Only Gingerbread users are able to download the app.
Don't never ever install Adobe Flash Player on ICS phones and up.
Guys chk this out...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
This might help..
burstward said:
Adobe Flash Player 11 was OFFICIALLY dropped by Google and will no longer function on ICS and JB due to the fact Google is moving to HTML5. Only Gingerbread users are able to download the app.
Don't never ever install Adobe Flash Player on ICS phones and up.
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I thought that it was because the legal confrontation between Apple and Google. Apple reached an agreement with Adobe, leaving Google with no flash player...
At least that's what i heard :S
cheers
EDIT: well, I meant that Adobe stopped updating it's flash player for Android for that reason.
matapollos said:
I thought that it was because the legal confrontation between Apple and Google. Apple reached an agreement with Adobe, leaving Google with no flash player...
At least that's what i heard :S
cheers
EDIT: well, I meant that Adobe stopped updating it's flash player for Android for that reason.
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No.. its just that, Adobe found flash player useless with the coming of HTML5.. With advanced tech.. flash player was no longer required..

[Solved] Updating Adobe Flash

Edit -- 2013/02/13 -- Adobe Flash Player is now disconnected from Play/Market, so side-loading is required. Official Adobe site for APKs (and other platforms) is http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
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I read the CERT information on updating Adobe Flash, but it isn't showing up in Google Play for me under CM9. Force attach to market in TiB didn't seem to work for me either. Running on CM9 it is not part of the ROM.
Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.19 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and earlier versions should update to Flash Player 11.1.111.24.
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Has anyone found a way to get the current apk installed?
Edit -- Adobe Flash can be found in Play on your list of "Installed Apps" likely near the bottom -- thanks to stoneduser8907 for this! (No longer the case)
Since its for 3.x and earlier versions of android isn't cm9 4.04 so that may be why. Don't know a whole lot in the dev area but read through and that would make since to me as to why it wouldn't be there.
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It's still not clear to me why it isn't/wasn't showing up in Play, but there are several threads on XDA with the apk available. Since it isn't from Adobe, I can't vouch for the source, but I installed the apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978148
To be honest with you I haven't seen Flash Player in Play for awhile. I had been going between mtd and bml roms and kept downloading apps fresh and I've been having to Google the apk to install it while on ICS.
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When having to search for it to install on cm9....i read that its nolonger being supported for 4.x.x
So you wont find it in the market. I did find that if you go directly to their site you can dl it though
I know that they weren't offering Flash if you didn't already have it installed, but I was under the perception that it would still upgrade.
for those of you who feel the need for this app, http://cdgfx.me/FlaSh
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jeffsf said:
I know that they weren't offering Flash if you didn't already have it installed, but I was under the perception that it would still upgrade.
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Oh OK sorry didn't realize you meant like that.
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Jeff on mine if you go into play store hit my apps. It should load page with your installed apps I go to tab to right of it called ALL and that's only way I've found to show it on play store to where you could update. That particular tab shows all the apps you've downloaded and installed in the past.
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New security-related update to Flash available. Adobe is now disconnected from Paly/Market, so side-loading is required.
Official Adobe site for APKs (and other platforms) is http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
From CERT:
Adobe Releases Security Update for Adobe Flash Player
added Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Flash Player to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or take control of the affected systems.
Adobe has released updates for the following versions:
Adobe Flash Player 11.5.502.149 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Adobe Flash player 11.2.202.262 and earlier versions for Linux
Adobe Flash player 11.1.115.37 and earlier versions for Android 4.x devices
Adobe Flash player 11.1.111.32 and earlier versions for Android 3.x devices
Adobe AIR 3.5.0.1060 and earlier versions
Adobe AIR 3.5.0.1060 SDK (including AIR for iOS) and earlier versions
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB13-05 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risk.

Need help about flash player

Hi, I haven't yet the Galaxy s3 but i want to ask you a question.. for me the flash player is important then I read that there is a possibility to install it because in the market android there isn't (i'm italian then in my nation this app isn't in the market)
then, it's secure install an app not recognized by the sytem? there is a kind of lag and things like this or it's perfect?
now, i want to know how i can install this,
1) first of all i must allow Unknown Sources when prompted or else it will not install
2) then I must download the file flash_player version 11.1.115.27, right?
3) finally run the stock browser
right? help me please
You don't really need flash. Just use chrome
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You are right. Unfortunately adobe flash is not supported on android 4.0 so just use Dolphin Beta or Chrome. I was a big adobe flash fan but when I upgraded to the S3 it took me a while to get used to not having flash. I found Chrome (specialy the newest version) is not that bad also Dolphin Beta. I use the 2 regularly.
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http://db.tt/H5jviegZ
FlashPlayer apk. Works only in stock browser
I Murder Murderers
I use boat browser and flash works there too. I got my apk from adobe's archived flash versions website.
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
Just install the top version under android 4.0
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CovXX said:
You don't really need flash. Just use chrome
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That is so misleading. There are still many sites out there that use flash that you can't view without using the now unsupported flash application and a browser that supports it, like the stock browser on GSIII. I use chrome, but occasionally call the stock browser for sites with flash.
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HTML5 may be the future, but Flash is still very much the present. Don't let the Apple-esque mindsets tell you otherwise. Flash is necessary for a complete web experience. Get the Flash APK, install it, and enjoy. It will appear in your market under your apps afterward and will update normally.
I use the Android browser with it, and it works fine. As stated, other 3rd party browsers will work well with Flash, too.
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HTML5 may be the future, but Flash is still very much the present. Don't let the Apple-esque mindsets tell you otherwise. Flash is necessary for a complete web experience. Get the Flash APK, install it, and enjoy. It will appear in your market under your apps afterward and will update normally.
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How do I get it to show up in the Play store? I just manually updated from version .17 to .27, although Adobe's flash player test page shows it's still .17(?). Neither version of Flash player shows up in the Play store for me, under the installed or all tabs.
I ~believe~ the process I used was side-loading the Flash .apk file and using Astro file manager to install it. After that, it showed up for my S III in the Play Store.
Hmm. I used dropbox to put it on my sdcard, then installed through ES File Explorer. ES/Astro - same thing, right? Oh well, at least it's functional.

[Mod] Flash Player To Watch Hulu for AND 4.X NO ROOT

NO ROOT REQUIRED​Hello all I just got back from overseas to find my Hulu + hack no longer works and Android has updated so much it does not include Adobe Flash anymore. The file system was so different on my Samsung G S4 Active running 4.2.2 I almost gave up on trying to get this to work.........well I never give up!! As you see in the video all you have to do is install it. I will still break it down.
WHAT I DID -
Almost everyone is familiar with modding the flashplayer.so file from AND to WIN. WIN only get's you to the Platform Not Supported screen. Well I took it to another level. I changed the same line to LNX 11,9,900,99 and the SWF line from 11.1 r115 to 11.9 r900. This yielded better results and came close to the latest player for Linux platforms. DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU DON"T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. Pages like Hulu or VEVO are checking the version of your flash player to determine your platform not the HTTP Headers. That AND 11.1 let's them know right off the back you're on android. Took a stab in the dark to figure this out. Maybe I shouldn't divulging this much but I want others to do it on their own. Shouldn't matter anymore since we will not get anymore updates for adobe.
**A note for those who are rooted who have a custom rooted rom with a custom kernel like me, I have Blackhawk kernel 1.8 for my Tab 3 7", the stock browser or any otherbrowser allows you to use this mod if it supports plugins. I'm guessing it will work with any stock browser in any of the custom rom that is rooted with a custom kernel**
Please read everything before proceeding !!NO ROOT REQUIRED (unless you had it preinstalled)!! Perform at your own risk. I am NOT responsible for your device!!​
If you had the app preinstalled when you bought the device you will need to be rooted to uninstall it from the /system/app folder. After you have uninstalled any previous versions REBOOT your device. I would do it two times. I had to for my Samsung Galaxy S4. Don't know why......
Stock Browsers on phones like my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active do not support plugins anymore. FIREFOX is the ONLY apk I found that works with this mod on none rooted devices. This is because Firefox specifically points to the plugins folder while others only call for webview permissions to allow plugins. Please let me know if the apk does not work on your device or build. Please try Firefox browser with this mod first to ensure it works:
1. Download my mod here: ICS_MOD_FLASH.apk
2. Make sure you have install from "Unknown Source" is enabled in settings on your device
3. Install mod and enjoy
Only if you are rooted:
Download and unzip, then paste the plugins folder on your device in /system/lib it makes the video playback on HD more stable. In the old stock builds this folder was already there. It's not anymore.
plugins.zip
Sites That Work Now With This Mod:
HULU
Worldstar Hiphop
ESPN
Yahoo
My video showing what I did
Can someone tell me if this will install on 4.4, if not I will mod it to do that.
It works on 4.3 build I confirmed no root.
Getting this on 4.4.2
Also changed the permissions on the file. I'm rooted, just got this.
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Is that a Firefox browser? The only browser I found that works with it is Firefox. If you are and you have plugin enabled on the browser then its back to the drawing board for kitkat.
Forgot to ask but you did install my modded apk right?
Great work, hulu in desktop mode in 'stock' Browser(taken from negalite Rom on evo 3d) wasn't working, now it is, full screen, very nice! Thank you kindly
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No problem...if you don't mind may I ask what platform are you running on your Evo 3D?
i followed the directions but i used desktop mode in dolphin it didn't work it gave the flash player message do you have a particular browser you suggest i have two others on my phone to use.i am rooted.
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No problem...if you don't mind may I ask what platform are you running on your Evo 3D?
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Android
4.0.3
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i'm running on droid bionic 4.1.2
slave13 said:
i followed the directions but i used desktop mode in dolphin it didn't work it gave the flash player message do you have a particular browser you suggest i have two others on my phone to use.i am rooted.
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Use Fireox and tell me if it works.
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Use Fireox and tell me if it works.
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Hi, I've been messin around with this, and for me dolphin didn't work, flashfox didn't work. Maxthon didn't work, of course Opera didn't either.
Found a couple more that do though- Photon Browser and Boat Browser. I prefer Boat because Photon's UI sucks, and is more intrusive(hey, do ya wanna upgrade at start up), but Photons user agent options are more handy. Both latest versions got from G play store.
Didn't try FireFox cuz of it's size, am low on data, n can't move it to SD, phones already lagging. With Boat and Photon can be moved, plus cache to SD.
Questions, I'm rooted and put modded flashplayer .so in /system/lib/plug ins/ com .adobe.... and is working. Why is there also these in /data/data/ com .adobe....? Can I go ahead and delete these .so's?
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Do not delete the data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer folder. That is where flash is installed like on a Windows machine program folder. You'll notice the other program folder are there to.
Great mod, bumped
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no ESPN?
4.2.2 beanstalk ROM on Samsung tab 7.7.
Deleted adfree.
Uninstalled flash player 11.1.###
Installed Firefox
Unzipped plugin package for sytem /lib and pasted
Installed your flash modded apk
Checked hulu - yes
Checked ESPN NO
assume your modded .apk is just flash 11.1 blah blah repackaged with libflashplayer.so after using hex editor to make your two noted changes.
Could it be my ROM?
Does ESPN really work on your tab? Saw the example of Julu just asking
Could it be my ROM?
Does ESPN really work on your tab? Saw the example of Julu just asking
Try clearing browser cache before watching, may work. 2 browsers may also help- UCBrowser and Puffin Browser.
Good Luck
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Here's UCBrowser
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Works great except sometimes I have a problem with full screen freezing up on me but if I use pop out mode instead it works just fine
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And for those who like rune zone radio runscape radio station it works for that you just have to put it in pop out mode and when there's a gray spot and the video player and it didn't look like it loaded correctly tap the gray spot music should start playing Thank You developer!
Here's a link to it make sure you set Firefox to request desktop site http://runezone.com/radio/player.php
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