I'm using a 2.1 firmware and the only thing I see in the web browser that might be Flash is stupid banner ads. I can't get flash videos to play at all and other flash apps and games don't work.
My Nokia 5800 had Flash Lite but it could play videos and run many Flash apps just fine.
I know we're getting full Flash support with Froyo but I still want some basic Flash support for now. I don't want to install the leaked Froyo builds.
So is there a way to get Flash Lite to work like the Nokia 5800 version? Maybe the firmware I'm using just doesn't run it properly? I'm using GYH1.
Or is the Android Flash lite really just rubbish that can't do anything but ads?
Maddmatt said:
I'm using a 2.1 firmware and the only thing I see in the web browser that might be Flash is stupid banner ads. I can't get flash videos to play at all and other flash apps and games don't work.
My Nokia 5800 had Flash Lite but it could play videos and run many Flash apps just fine.
I know we're getting full Flash support with Froyo but I still want some basic Flash support for now. I don't want to install the leaked Froyo builds.
So is there a way to get Flash Lite to work like the Nokia 5800 version? Maybe the firmware I'm using just doesn't run it properly? I'm using GYH1.
Or is the Android Flash lite really just rubbish that can't do anything but ads?
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Think the best option is to install skyfire unless you want to install JP3(some bugs).
Maddmatt said:
I'm using a 2.1 firmware and the only thing I see in the web browser that might be Flash is stupid banner ads. I can't get flash videos to play at all and other flash apps and games don't work.
My Nokia 5800 had Flash Lite but it could play videos and run many Flash apps just fine.
I know we're getting full Flash support with Froyo but I still want some basic Flash support for now. I don't want to install the leaked Froyo builds.
So is there a way to get Flash Lite to work like the Nokia 5800 version? Maybe the firmware I'm using just doesn't run it properly? I'm using GYH1.
Or is the Android Flash lite really just rubbish that can't do anything but ads?
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have you enabled plug-ins? browser=> more => settings => pick the box which says enable plug-ins
Toss3 said:
Think the best option is to install skyfire unless you want to install JP3(some bugs).
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The bugs are the reason I'm avoiding the Froyo builds for now. Guess I'll try Skyfire. I know about it but it's still pretty limited compared to actual Flash
hiraj_panosian said:
have you enabled plug-ins? browser=> more => settings => pick the box which says enable plug-ins
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I made sure it's checked but I still get nothing but ads
Does it work better for you? If so please tell me what firmware you have.
when i was on jf3 i had it enabled and it worked perfect I could play games, watch movies, after that I jumped to jm1 here it didnt work at all. And now on jm2 it works again(a)
Thanks guys. Must just be this firmware then. Strange though, I'm pretty sure it didn't work when I was on JM2.
I'm wondering which firmware I should use then? Can't wait for the official Froyo update.
I'm considering JM5 since a lot of people seem to be using it.
Edit: Tested it myself, it works!
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I jus installed flash on my ROOTED Droid Incredible and it works nicely a little slow but hell its flash with out Froyo
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There have been other posts like this that turned out not to be true.
I doubt this one as well.
I thought I had it, too, but it turns out that it's just the default Flash Lite that ships with the phone.
aaronjb said:
I thought I had it, too, but it turns out that it's just the default Flash Lite that ships with the phone.
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No, this is the real deal, although with sites like Hulu blocking mobile devices from streaming ATM, its range is limited. This ADOBE Flash 10.1, ported from Fr2.2.
PS, ROOT not required -- this simply plugs-into to Webkit browser where flashLite does, but that requires no intervention from the user either, which is very nice IMHO.
no, it's not. the only thing this does is makes it appear as if you have flash 10 to websites instead of flash lite. so it will seem like some sites work that didn't before, but it's still using the flash lite that's already on the phone.
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no, it's not. the only thing this does is makes it appear as if you have flash 10 to websites instead of flash lite. so it will seem like some sites work that didn't before, but it's still using the flash lite that's already on the phone.
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Why are you so sure? That apk installed and used once is 12mb, whereas the HTC Flash Lite plugin weighs in at . . . 52kb.
Because I was one of the first Incredible users when the guy who made it 2.1 compatible posted it. He already stated that the 2.1 webkit can't make use of the new flash beta without being completely rebuilt. He was/is working on getting that done, but for now it doesn't do anything but make it appear to websites that you have flash 10. so while it may seem like new sites are working, it's only because they detect flash 10. Your phone however, is still using flash lite to run the content.
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Because I was one of the first Incredible users when the guy who made it 2.1 compatible posted it. He already stated that the 2.1 webkit can't make use of the new flash beta without being completely rebuilt. He was/is working on getting that done, but for now it doesn't do anything but make it appear to websites that you have flash 10. so while it may seem like new sites are working, it's only because they detect flash 10. Your phone however, is still using flash lite to run the content.
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I still find it hard to believe, especially since a friend of mine is using it successfully on an Eclair N1. In that case, it obviously could not cue the webkit just to spoof a plug-in that's not there. All of this would take a lot of time&effort to fake, from the icon, branding, Flash 10 build#, etc.
It doesn't do anything. It loads all the same pages that Flash Lite does. The browser doesn't understand how to use the Flash apk, and continues to use Flash Lite. You can even check this by going to whatismyflash.com before and after you install it.
when i go to whatismyflash.com , it says 10.1.123 ...
Before and after, correct. Nothing changed.
before its 10.1.123 and i didnt even download it. thats the stock flash verson ,so unless when you install it and it changes to 10.1 xxx then it will not work but who cares anyway, we about we are about to have NAND unlocked which means custom roms 2.2 so whats the big deal with this.
Mine says the same thing, but Im still running flash lite...
rynosaur said:
I still find it hard to believe, especially since a friend of mine is using it successfully on an Eclair N1. In that case, it obviously could not cue the webkit just to spoof a plug-in that's not there. All of this would take a lot of time&effort to fake, from the icon, branding, Flash 10 build#, etc.
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You don't seem to understand what I'm saying. It's not fake. it's really the 2.2flash beta ported to install on 2.1 devices, but our phones don't actually know how to use it, other than acknowledging it's installed. so everything that worked before, works exactly the same. anything else that "works" after is simply because instead of being detected as using flash lite, the phone now thinks it has full flash, but it doesn't.
These threads are getting annoying! This must be like number seven, READ the thread you got this from before you post this again! The AUTHOR of that apk himself, auxluv, says it doesnt work! 2.1 does not have the apis for flash 10.1, PERIOD. Flash lite is what you are seeing. I cant believe this even needs to be explained to xda members..............
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686736
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
2.1 does not have the apis for flash 10.1, PERIOD.
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I was immediately skeptical that this would work the first time I heard it for that reason.
There's no particular reason Adobe would be restricting Flash to 2.2 if it didn't depend on 2.2 APIs.
In any case, it's a moot point, since we'll have Froyo within a week most likely.
heavensblade23 said:
we'll have Froyo within a week most likely.
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Let's hope my friend.
Mthodmn101 said:
when i go to whatismyflash.com , it says 10.1.123 ...
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thats what it will say before and after you install the flash 10.1 apk
I have a few questions.
I understand there are official updates for our phones 2.1->2.2 but they are operator based. So there are customized roms, that are with custom stuff.
I'm really intereseted in upgrading from 2.1 official rom to a custom, but dont know exactly which one to choose.
I once flashed a 2.2 but it bricked my phone, so i had it repaired (the phone didnt respond to any key combinations or anything at all).
So is there any point to upgrade if there isnt any stable roms.
And also why is everyone waiting for the official update from samsung when there are already 2.2 roms for 5800.
Lagfix seems like a thing to try out, but i want to be sure which rom is the best and so that the basic stuff works.
Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
TekkenLaw said:
Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
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Thanks for your reply, that's what i wanted to know. I was thinking the same thing that probably the custom roms arent stable enough and that the official update still aint available.
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
shuvabrata said:
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
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is it safe and works fine just like the default 2.1 that we have in our phones?
Sure ^^ and you cant brick your phone if you dont flash your bootloader^^ jpf also works faster^^ i would recommend to flash a custom rom. Like lestatious one. Everything works well on it^^ have fun
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just dont flash the bootloader and you can always reenter download mode.
backing up isn't that big of an issue, titanium backup backs up pretty much everything.
If you're planning on using titanium, just be aware that you should only restore non android apps when switching from eclair to froyo..i tried this and kept getting fc's. Just make backups of stuff in the individual apps like contacts etc, then restore them after you upgrade to froyo. Then make a full titanium backup of everything once you have your phone the way you want it. From then on you can just test any rom you like and always have a quick easy way of getting your stuff back. I recommend using astro to backup titanium so you can have a version to hand after flashing.
P.S. I use jfp ultra clean and it rocks my socks
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Ok, i might try out the stock 2.2 rom... But what about lagfixes or are they even neccessary on 2.2?
Cause my current 2.1 stock rom is really laggy, i remove tasks to clean up memory but it's still kinda slow.
Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
shr33kant said:
Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
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So the jpf rom isnt europe or just needs some configs like that? But is the stock rom the best option, i don't neccessarily need all those extra stuff like samsung apps and layar etc. Pauri mentioned lestatious rom, its on JPA, for example. Is each one one of those stock roms like an update with still some bugs on them or just converted from other phone updates?
I'm between that custom rom and the JPF stock right now..
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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shr33kant said:
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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i guess i'll take your word for it and try out the JPF
i flashed the JPF and so far so good. It's atleast twice as fast as the stock 2.1 i had. Thanks you all for help
one more question, how do i root froyo 2.2 ?
i tried the one click method, after the command running it said everything is fine you're rooted. In recovery mode i tried to install update.zip but it didnt work.
havent see any alternatives for 2.2
can anyone help?
i upgraded froyo 2.2 on my gt i5801. upgrading was successful but im not able to download and install adobe flash player from the market. what should i do.
akku.a.aus said:
i upgraded froyo 2.2 on my gt i5801. upgrading was successful but im not able to download and install adobe flash player from the market. what should i do.
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There is no flash support for galaxy 3 as of now...and some people say its not supported for the type of processor our phone comes with
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if u want to use flash to cross the pesky download waiting counter and other necessities of browsing then use opera mobile it has built in flash
if u want to see videos then use youtube app from stock firmware
there is no SEPARATE flash support for our phones but apps which already have flash integrated in them will work
Hello forumites. I did have a thread on the dev forum regarding this but it got deleted (don't know why?) and had little - no - response. Here's hoping this thread bears more fruit... I mean, surely I'm not the only one trying to get this app running?
Bottom line in case you don't know is that you need to use this version of the app and use OTA Voodoo Rootkeeper to hide the root before using the app (Sky has blocked rooted phones from working).
Problem No. 2 seems to be that Sky checks for custom ROMs and kernels so it is very hit and miss as to which handsets will work. So far I have tested MIUI (unsuccessful), MS2Ginger 3.0 (successful but didn't like the ROM) and stock UK GB (via santi's Nandroid backup - unsuccessful). Some guy here has managed to get the app going on a stock ROM so I'm currently flashing the SBF via RSD Lite to see if I get any more joy.
Anyone else here had a go at getting Sky Go working? If so, which ROM are you rocking?
I can assure you it works on the stock rom with Voodoo, eventhough the ROM is pants while Skygo works I will keep it!
I have a Argent3.0stone... I will try
I have MIUI, i will try too..
Managed to get it running by flashing a UK GB SBF but the stock ROM is god-awful. Anyone tried running it under CM9? I know that ICS isn't officially supported but I have heard reports of it working.
Don't use the universal de-blur script because Sky Go doesn't work anymore, only news no sport, it thinks its rooted even with voodoo :-(
I got the update to KitKat but Flash in Firefox stopped working, as you all know.
I did install the hacked Flash Player, that which works only on Dolphin.
In fact, I hate Dolphin. But the support to flash is half-assed to say the least, 50% of the time I go to see a desktop versione of a youtube video, it has some problems: hangs, goes too fast, can't skip, It's a pain.
Is there any other better workaround available ATM? Non-rooted preferrably. At least to get flash working with other browsers.
Otherwise it might be soon that I have found a reason for rooting.
Thanks.
McBain_666 said:
I got the update to KitKat but Flash in Firefox stopped working, as you all know.
I did install the hacked Flash Player, that which works only on Dolphin.
In fact, I hate Dolphin. But the support to flash is half-assed to say the least, 50% of the time I go to see a desktop versione of a youtube video, it has some problems: hangs, goes too fast, can't skip, It's a pain.
Is there any other better workaround available ATM? Non-rooted preferrably. At least to get flash working with other browsers.
Otherwise it might be soon that I have found a reason for rooting.
Thanks.
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My country got KitKat update last night. After searching, thanks to the XDA Nexus 5 site, i am able to have flash again. Basically I just installed Firefox Beta and re-installed the same Flash player i had before. And it works. Ah yes, I am not rooted.
betelgeuse.aldebaran said:
My country got KitKat update last night. After searching, thanks to the XDA Nexus 5 site, i am able to have flash again. Basically I just installed Firefox Beta and re-installed the same Flash player i had before. And it works. Ah yes, I am not rooted.
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Great!!! Just did as you suggested and work perfectly. It's Firefox Beta that made the trick. Firefox standard doesn't work.
Thanks a lot!