One of the big selling points of Android devices was their Adobe Flash compatibility. Now that flash is being phased out of convention, you won’t be able to download flash from the Play Market. That however doesn’t mean that you can’t get it.
Disclaimer: We at CareAce take no responsibility for the results of the actions you are about to take. Keep in mind that you are about to install software that is not officially supported and could result in security and stability issues, particularly on Android 4.1 or newer.
Okay, now that we know what we are getting into, let’s make sure we have everything we need. Make sure you are running some version of Android 2.2-4.1. In the case of Jelly Bean, make sure you have a stock browser other than Chrome which doesn’t support flash.
1. Make sure you can sideload apps (more info about sideloading here). Go to Settings > Applications > and check “Unknown sources” for Android 2.2 or 2.3, and Settings > Security for Android 4.1
2. Now we have to procure the .apk installation file of flash. Download the latest version here.
3. Move the .apk to your phone and install it
4. Now pop open your stock browser:
- If you are on Android 3.0 or later, go to Menu > Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins
- For Android 2.2 or 2.3, go to Menu > [more] Settings > Enable plug-ins
5. You should now have Flash working on your device!
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just tried it in a Samsung Note 10.1 running Jellybean and then d/l a Flash cartoon and it worked.
Hey guys,
If you are having the issue with the blue “?” box, try our updated guide here: http://www.careace.net/2013/04/24/update-manually-install-flash-for-any-samsung-android-device/
well i read it all, and it doesnt work… I only can see that little blue box with the question mark…. And the same in firefox and opera… Really, why do i have to download another browser?? When in the previous version of android everything was fine!!!!
Is there another solution?!! The reason a have this galaxy was for the flashplayer!!
I see the same blue question mark cube. I have a Samsung SII. I followed the instructions exactly as they were written.
Tracy, the little blue question mark indicates that flash player was not installed properly. What device are you using?
Thank you for the attempt at finding a solution but the little blue question mark cube is not helping and no additional feedback is just plain frustrating! Maybe your back went out like mine and it’s why you haven’t responded to the numerous other posts. Feel better dude!
Where is this so called “menu”>”settings”>”advanced”?????????
Sorry, the name seems to have disappeared.
It is called YouTube Object 2iframe, version 1,4
I have just installed the latest OTA Jellybean update yesterday and downloaded the latest version of Firefox. Among the currently few Android extensions available is one called . It says that “it converts old-style Flash embeds into new-style iframe embeds. This allows for HTML5 playback without Flash”.
Previously, I often saw the logo, but now it reappears again initially, then you click it, and lo, the video plays, with sound.
I just did thos on my galaxy s3 running jellybean… the problem I have now is that instead of getting the “install flash” error when opening an app I now get a little blue “lego block” with ? On it… please help
Why do you want us to leave comments, you haven’t answered any questions. I don’t have “enable plug-ins” as an option ANYWHERE on the Galaxy S3. What a fucking joke.
Not functioning in my note 10.1…
i cant watch any videos..
someone please help meee. I have a tf700 transformer infinity pad… how do I go about getting the flash player onto my device ???
Galaxy NoteII…
downloaded, installed… running.
Period.
Will this work for 4.2 jelly bean I can’t seem to get it to work thanks for the apk. It shows I have it installed but its not working.
Thank you, it works!
my device is tab2 10.1. i couldn’t even find the option “advance” under my setting.
This is a result of the Apple / Samsung war / lawsuit, Apple took over Adobe and is making Samsung suffer for stealing their technology, Unless Samsung comes up with a Flash they will be going down the tubes
I have tried this on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. Moved the .apk file to the Samsung folder and ran it. Android 4.0.4. Also cannot find any box for “Allow plug-ins”.
Device claims to have installed and appears in the application list but does nothing.
I saw comment re Chrome so am using the default Internet browser.
Any ideas welcome
Thanks
I have tried everything suggested on this site and others for my Samsung Galaxy S3. NOTHING is working! I have tried different brosers, different versions of Flash Player, etc. All indications looking at my app manager are that Flash is installed correctly, and plug-ins are enabled, too. HELP!!! I am going to have to return this phone if I can’t get this to work.
Thanks for any troubleshooting advice.
Worked like a charm on the GS2. Thx!!!
I have a Motorola Bionic and am working I CS and I followed all the steps and flash does not work however it shows up in my app drawer
I am using the Dolphin Browser Mini.
I followed the instructions several times, but I continue to get a message that states, “It seems you don’t have the latest version of Flash installed. Please visit http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ to get the latest version.
It shows that I have downloaded Adobe 11.1 in my apps list.
I got an old version of the Flash Player from Adobe’s Achevie website and installed to my NEXUS7. It does not work unfortunately. No error message. When I visit any Webpage with the Flash content, no image or video.
hi.i an having the save problem as Lucy….flashing and no audio. i am Trying to install flash on my galaxy tab 2 and my Motorola RAZR . thank you!
hi……..
i have bought samsung galaxy tab 2 icecream sandwich…but it dosent support flash player an i did not found on play store aslo.
is there any link or any other way to get flash on my tab….
please help.
thanks.
Just bought the samsung tab 2 7.0.
Where do get the adobe flash .apk file?
I’m new at this tablet stuff
Thanks
i have the file now were it says
3. Move the .apk to your phone and install it
how do you get it to phone and how do yoy install it on phone
i have the file now were it says
3. Move the .apk to your phone and install it
how do you get it to phone and how do yoy install it on store?
I’m using Samsung Tab2 running Android 4.0.3.
Is there a step by step guide to install the flash player?
Thanks
@Bar thank you for that link. I downloaded first file for 4.0.4 and it worked! Can’t believe flash is no longer supported on new devices, it is still everywhere. Ridiculous.
(Galaxy S II X)
WILL THIS WORK FOR THE SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE?
i did what u said and it work but the audio doesnt work and it flashes a lot.
forums.adobe.com/message/4783174 and chose #2 Chris Campbell
Worked for me
@lai Thank you so much! here is direct link to instructions http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1061194?tstart=0
I have Samsung galaxy 10.2, can’t find plug_in option, can’t get it to work. So I went back to web site forums.adobe.com/message/4783174 and chose #2 Chris Campbell. It WORK!!!!
Tried this on a new Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Android 4.0.4) and the flash still doesn’t work.
hi…..how to update it?
I can’t find the setting to enable Plug-ins in my Samsung Galaxy s3. flash is installed but still not working. please help.
android version 4.0.4
samsung galaxy tab 10 tryed this and still dont have flash any suggestions
thank you for your help
I recently purchased an ASUS eee tablet running androd 4.03, have installed what seems like multiple flash players now, including the install_flash.apk thing, and nothing seems to work. Plugins are automatically enabled using the default browser. I’m trying to enable flash content so that I can use my eBook for Math in class. It’s driving me crazy, and any advice would be appreciated. I see the Flash player in my apps, and the only option left is “uninstall” which makes me think it’s installed, but when I go to “running apps” it does not display Flash. thanks!
First of all thanks for you providing this information.
I have Galaxy S3 and can’t find the setting to enable Plug-ins.. So if you could please help me with this I would greatly appreciated.
but a nice trick.Thanks for the tricks.
I already posted about manual installation on android 3 times .
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