All good things must come to an end and this is how we lost support from Android 4.4 KitKat.Adobe Flash Player. In the long run, even if such opt-out would probably be a good thing (autonomy of our machines, etc), there are still many sites that make heavy use of Flash. Therefore, we recommend that you re-enable it. Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 5.0 Lollipop (and above).
How to Download and Install Adobe Flash Player on Android
Switching to a newer technology is fine, but giving up on another technology overnight can be complicated to take full advantage of all websites. Here is the solution to fix it.
Depending on the version of your Android system, several Flash Player installation variations. We will first consider the example of Android 4.4 and then Android Lollipop. In the latter case, the use of Flash seems to be more random, much less functional. Think about it if you’re planning to migrate your operating system
Summary
Download and Install Adobe Flash Player 11.1 on Android 4.4 KitKat
Use Adobe Flash Player on Android 5.0 Lollipop (and higher)
1. Install with Puffin Web Browser Free
2. Installation with Dolphin Browser
Adobe Flash Player 11.1 on Android 4.4 KitKat
The most effective method applies to Android 4.4. In this version of the system, it is enough to restore the Flash APIs for simplicity. We will carry out this operation Installing APK file. Then we will choose to use Dolphin Browser as our browser. This is one of the most reliable (with less crashes) for best viewing Flash content.
Prerequisites
If you have an older version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your device, uninstall it completely to avoid any risk of conflicts between the new version presented here and the previous version.
Facility
- Download and install Dolphin Scanner :
- Together Dolphin Jetpack To avoid the risk of the application crashing as much as possible:
- Go to your device’s security settings.allow installation of applications from external sources.
- Download Flash Player APK 11.1 for Android 4.4 KitKat available here.
- If you downloaded the file from your PC, plug in your phone to install it.
- Use a file manager (like ASTRO available here) Find the APK file and select it to start the installation.
- Open Dolphin Browser, then go to Settings > Settings > Web Content > Flash Player
From now on, the joy of rediscovering Flash sites is yours. Note that its support is no longer officially guaranteed. Also the method is efficient but you are not immune to certain bugs and some Dolphin crashes. In this case, a small restart of the app and here we go again 🙂 .
Adobe Flash Player on Android 5.0 Lollipop (and higher)
The methods of using Flash under Lollipop are quite similar to the previous one in Android KitKat. Unfortunately not No APK to extend compatibility. Therefore, it is necessary to rely on certain applications trying their best to keep Flash alive. Here are ways to achieve this. The first solution is very easy, the second is a bit longer. You pick.
Prerequisites
be careful uninstall any old version Flash Player to avoid possible incompatibilities.
one. Installation with Puffin Web Browser Free
- Download and install Puffin Web Browser Free
And it finished. The browser deserves to be known. It has an updated version of Flash. This makes it quite comfortable in most situations. Especially when it comes to interacting with Flash content. Typically when it comes to a game or content richer than a video to view. However, even drop-down menus can be used. So to try.
Please note that the linked Free version has a limitation that only allows Flash to be used during the day (approximately 6am to 6pm) because this is an emulation on third party servers and… a way had to be found. to make the paid version attractive.
2. Installation with Dolphin Browser
- Download and install Dolphin Scanner :
- Together Dolphin Jetpack To minimize the risk of browser crashes:
- Open Dolphin Browser, then go to Settings > Settings > Web Content > Flash Player
But under Android Lollipop it is not (yet?) possible to install an APK file like the method in KitKat. This can cause more crashes and more random results depending on the content to display. Unfortunately, there is currently no other effective and reliable solution.
But with the two methods described above, you’ll be sure to smile again as you browse your favorite Flash web pages!
