New devices will soon be unable to get Adobe Flash from Google Play. Here's how to install it manually.
From today, for some new devices, Adobe Flash Player will no longer be available fromGoogle Play, marking the end of Flashs brief flirtation with Android. That means if you want to get hold of Flash on an Android device that doesn't ship with it, youll need to resort to a little bit of trickery. Fortunately, though, its pretty easy to get Flash up and running manually, assuming you understand the risks.
Join us after the break to find out how to manually install a legacy version of Adobe Flash Player on your Android phone or tablet.
Big scary warning
Before we begin, make sure you understand the risks associated with running the now-unsupported Adobe Flash on your device --
- Theres no official support for Flash on Android now. That means no more security or stability updates, no official support channels if something goes wrong. In particular, if youre using this on an Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) device, you can probably expect a few stability issues
- The fact that security updates are no longer being developed for Flash for Android means that running this could potentially open you up to security risks and malicious Flash content. Theres no record of Flash exploits specifically targeting Android users, but that doesnt mean it couldnt happen.
- Youre installing an app from a third-party source, so youll need to disable one of Androids built-in security options. Remember to re-enable it afterwards for your devices security.
- On newer hardware, particularly devices running Android 4.1, you may experience stability issues with Flash content. Thats just the way Flash rolls on mobile devices.
Prerequisites
Youll need a phone or tablet running Android 2.2 (Froyo) to 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Check Settings > About phone / About tablet to see what youre running. If youre on Jelly Bean, check that you have a stock browser installed besides Google Chrome, as Chrome for Android doesnt support Flash. Check your app drawer for Browser or Internet.
The method
Now, down to business. The process of getting Flash for Android on a device that doesnt already have it is pretty simple.
- First, youll need to tell your device its OK to install apps from sources other than Google Play. Youll need to check the box marked Unknown sources. On Android 2.2, 2.3 or 3.x, this is found under Settings > Applications. On Android 4.x, youll find it under Settings > Security.
- On your phone or tablet, navigate to http://goo.gl/CA1WUand download the Flash for Android application file (apk).
- Once thats done, pull down the notification area and tap on the file to install it. Tap Install on the next screen to confirm.
- When Flash is installed, head into your phones stock browser (again, Google Chrome wont support your newly-installed Flash apk).
- On Android 3.0 or later, go to Menu (three dots next to the address bar on some phones) > Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins. To enable Flash content all the time, select Always on, or to enable it selectively on each page, choose On demand. Or on Android 2.2 or 2.3, go to Menu > Settings (sometimes Menu > More > Settings), where youll find the Enable plug-ins option.
- You should now be ready to go. Check this link on your phone to confirm that Flash is up and running.
Finally, once its working, you may want to uncheck the Unknown sources option once again to keep your phone or tablet secure.
So there you have it -- Flash support on your Android device. Flash on mobile devices has never been perfect, but on the right hardware Flash 11.1 for Android will give you a decent experience. Remember, though, that Flash has been withdrawn from the Google Play Store for a reason -- its no longer officially supported, so bear that in mind as youre browsing through Flash content on your phone.
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