no flash support for nexus 7?

**rfdoane** · 07-22-2012, 01:47 PM

Get your tablet, go into settings and check the setting that will allow you to install apps from unknown sources, click on the flash.apk link above, follow the prompts and install flash, go to the market and get either the Dolphin HD browser or Firefox, then enjoy flash content on the web!

Not sure what I am doing wrong. I have followed all of these instructions, sideloaded the flash apk onto my Nexus 7, installed it, and downloaded Dolphin HD. Everything seems to have installed just fine with no problems. But when I go to a website that uses Flash in Dolphin, still no luck. It says it is not supported on my device. Is there anything else you have to do to get it to work?

**lfeuln** · 07-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Dolphin removed Flash support for Jellybean last week. You should install Firefox or xScope Browser from the Play Store instead.

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**rfdoane** · 07-22-2012, 02:22 PM

Ah, Xscope did the trick. Many thanks!

**Dominicus Saxon** · 07-24-2012, 12:02 PM

Okay, I've seen several posts about installing firefox and then adobe flash 11 so that we can get flash videos to play on our new Nexus 7.

Problem - I am nearly totally computer illiterate. Can anyone give me really easy to follow step by step on how to install firefox on my Nexus 7 to replace the default Chrome ? I don't necessary care to know how it all works (really doubt I'd understand it anyway), just simple "go to this site, download this thing, do this, do that, voila" kinda thing.

**zedorda** · 07-24-2012, 12:16 PM

FireFox is an app like others on the play store:

You don't have to "replace Chrome" they can both be installed if you like or go through the standard procedure for removing an app.

**Captian4Phones** · 07-24-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by QuadCam

I just read that there will not be any flash support for the nexus 7 or any jellbean device.

How are you supposed to watch embedded video on websites, like espn for example

Use a computer.

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**Dominicus Saxon** · 07-24-2012, 12:35 PM

I just went to the FireFox app but it had a message saying it's not compatible with the Nexus 7, and didn't have a download option. I found a FireFox Beta and was able to download that, but then it didn't actually work.

I downloaded and installed the Dolphin app but that won't play flash video either.

I feel like I'm missing something basic but being a neophyte with computers, I have no idea what it would be.

**parth.s** · 07-24-2012, 01:11 PM

Did you download and install the .apk file in post #17 in this same thread?

I did the same and it worked for me, i can view flash videos on Dolphin, though im still stumped about firefox

**Dominicus Saxon** · 07-24-2012, 03:15 PM

I saw that post but I'm not sure what a .apk file is or where to find it.

**corydorcutt** · 07-24-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by rfdoane

Not sure what I am doing wrong. I have followed all of these instructions, sideloaded the flash apk onto my Nexus 7, installed it, and downloaded Dolphin HD. Everything seems to have installed just fine with no problems. But when I go to a website that uses Flash in Dolphin, still no luck. It says it is not supported on my device. Is there anything else you have to do to get it to work?

Don't use dolphin it crashes. Use the Firefox nightly build works like a chap. Just Google Firefox android nightly build.

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**Dominicus Saxon** · 07-24-2012, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by EJT

Merry Christmas

Holy hell, talk about having to go around the whole mountain to get there lol.

I had to log into Android Central on the Nexus 7 so I could see your link, download the .apk file and install it, find the firefox beta app (since the Nexus refuses to give the option to download the regular firefox app) and install it, then bring up the video website I wanted (DennisMillerRadio.com) log in there and go to his bathrobe sessions (don't ask) then tap the video link to "install" the player for use on his website.

Whew but did it and now that it works, it pushed my 93% rating of the Nexus 7 up to a solid 97%. The remaining total would be if they dropped the price, of course

Thanks for the help and everyone's advice - and patience - with a total newbie but it finally worked. Thanks all !!!

**corydorcutt** · 07-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Download the Firefox nightly build here:

Enjoy.

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**armb** · 08-07-2012, 08:16 PM

Get a Samsung Galaxy S2 7.0 wifi! Yes, it may not as super powerful as the Nexus 7, BUT it does flash video! If you are like me that like to see videos and animations in the websites now and not to wait until 2014 for full HTLM5, then Samsung is better.

Good luck!

**jiwon0522** · 08-07-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by armb

Get a Samsung Galaxy S2 7.0 wifi! Yes, it may not as super powerful as the Nexus 7, BUT it does flash video! If you are like me that like to see videos and animations in the websites now and not to wait until 2014 for full HTLM5, then Samsung is better.

Good luck!

or wait for acer A110

**corydorcutt** · 08-07-2012, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by armb

Get a Samsung Galaxy S2 7.0 wifi! Yes, it may not as super powerful as the Nexus 7, BUT it does flash video! If you are like me that like to see videos and animations in the websites now and not to wait until 2014 for full HTLM5, then Samsung is better.

Good luck!

The N7 plays flash just fine. Buying an inferior Samsung tab for flash would be a foolish decision IMO.

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**jiwon0522** · 08-07-2012, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by crackberrytraitor

The N7 plays flash just fine. Buying an inferior Samsung tab for flash would be a foolish decision IMO.

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flash+microSD support are really important for me from a tablet, but yes that would be stupid considering it's $50 more at only dual-core speed, on top of samsung UI.

**corydorcutt** · 08-08-2012, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by jiwon0522

flash+microSD support are really important for me from a tablet, but yes that would be stupid considering it's $50 more at only dual-core speed, on top of samsung UI.

No SD kinda sucks but I've been getting by with my flash drive.

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**VagrantWade** · 08-08-2012, 03:24 PM

I use flash in Firefox Beta fine. Just needed to install the Flash 11 apk and restart the browser.

**corydorcutt** · 08-08-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by VagrantWade

I use flash in Firefox Beta fine. Just needed to install the Flash 11 apk and restart the browser.

Scope plays better flash, just a tip.

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**dudeney172** · 09-07-2012, 02:54 AM

i bought a nexus 7 on the 2nd sept 2012, and yes, i found it would not load flash... i dont want to have to sidedoor, backdoor, root, install apk. install dolphin, whale, tuna, cod, fox. cast a magic spell, pray to whoever --.. i just wanted the thing to work. i did not pay 200 quid for something i have work around to get it to work. i was lucky, the shop (c.p.w.) i got it from gave me a full refund...

**corydorcutt** · 09-07-2012, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by dudeney172

i bought a nexus 7 on the 2nd sept 2012, and yes, i found it would not load flash... i dont want to have to sidedoor, backdoor, root, install apk. install dolphin, whale, tuna, cod, fox. cast a magic spell, pray to whoever --.. i just wanted the thing to work. i did not pay 200 quid for something i have work around to get it to work. i was lucky, the shop (c.p.w.) i got it from gave me a full refund...

I'm sorry that you'd rather get a refund, rather than spending 60 seconds installing an app to make Flash work for you. The rest of us will continue enjoying our N7s with Flash. I'd also note that that Adobe made it quite clear that they were officially ending Android support.

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**dextorboot** · 09-07-2012, 08:57 AM

I don't see how installing flash yourself as opposed to already being there is that big of an inconvenience, especially given how easy it is. That's like taking it back because the youtube app wasn't preinstalled.

**TraderGary** · 09-07-2012, 10:33 AM

There's an app that makes flash work with chrome?

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**dudeney172** · 09-07-2012, 12:22 PM

flash had already been taken off the market when i bought my tablet, and silly me did not even think of checking such a thing with the shop... i must have missed the memo saying it had been taken off..., i did try firefox, but that did not work either..