Embedded Flash Videos not working

[BaSHa]

It's definitely an issue on Motorola's end of things.

That's just lovely............

It would be awesome if a Dev stepped up and filled that need!

 

[jaye712]

Definitely makes my phone useless.i guess some of us gotta sit back n see what happens..saposly its a khown issue with the Motorola team..thinkin about it,who knows when this will get fixed.smh

DROIDRAZR(unrooted) ICS215

 

[electricman58]

My Xoom running JB plays embedded flash videos just fine. Other phones running ICS play them also. ICS on the RAZR=FAIL.

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Well that sounds like some good news! I now have hope the OTA on the Bionic works

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[LeoBloom]

I've stumbled upon something interesting - not sure if it has been mentioned before.

If a site has two embedded flash videos, then initiating the first one doesn't work as expected (e.g. you could see the progress bar load up, but the video does not play). However, trying to initiate the second video actually gets it going!!!

Try it out yourself: http://wheelgun.blogspot.com/

Problem is that the browser will still become unresponsive.

 

[jaye712]

I've stumbled upon something interesting - not sure if it has been mentioned before.

If a site has two embedded flash videos, then initiating the first one doesn't work as expected (e.g. you could see the progress bar load up, but the video does not play). However, trying to initiate the second video actually gets it going!!!

Try it out yourself: http://wheelgun.blogspot.com/

Problem is that the browser will still become unresponsive.

Thats interesting

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[jroc]

I've stumbled upon something interesting - not sure if it has been mentioned before.

If a site has two embedded flash videos, then initiating the first one doesn't work as expected (e.g. you could see the progress bar load up, but the video does not play). However, trying to initiate the second video actually gets it going!!!

Try it out yourself: http://wheelgun.blogspot.com/

Problem is that the browser will still become unresponsive.

This actually worked on yahoo sports for the Olympics videos, it took me 3 tries tho. But couldnt get it to work for nba or baseball videos tho. Will have to play around with this technique some more...

Thanks for the tip.

For the Olympics clips, it looked like a mobile version. I keep getting desktop versions of the nba and baseball clips. Using the stock browser.

 

[jaye712]

Anyone hear any news yet..?this is bummer-_-

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[SallyC]

The info about this is very confusing. We were discussing this in another thread and here's what I found as I looked around. Adobe has said "You will need to re-install Flash Player from the Android Market in order to get the binary of Flash Player that is compatible with Android 4.x devices." They have also said "Flash Player for Android is not supported on either chrome, opera, or dolphin hd on Android" but that doesn't means it won't necessarily work, just that if it doesn't they won't support it. Per Motorola's site:

Why did Google/Motorola remove Flash?
Adobe Flash is not removed from the device; however, due to Adobe's discontinuation of Flash development, Flash Player is no longer preloaded and is not available for download from Google Play to your device. Existing installations of Flash Player may or may not play Flash video properly. Alternatively, the new HTML5 standard is on your device and is supported for Web video .
I heard Flash was no longer available, but mine seems to be working
Existing installations of Flash Player may or may not play Flash video properly. This will vary depending on the specific device configuration and on the website.

I purchased this phone because it had flash capability, why was it removed?
Flash has not been removed, it simply will not be supported moving forward, as Adobe is no longer supporting the development of Flash Player for Android 4.0

Is there an alternate application or something I can use in place of flash?
Alternatively, the new HTML5 standard is supported for Web video found on your device. Many sites already support this standard and should be viewable with no additional apps.
While we do not endorse or guarantee these solutions, or provide support for them, some owners have reported success using a 3rd party Android Applications like "Adobe AIR". You can search the Google Play Store for 3rd party applications that are available that may enable you to run the flash video on your device without a browser, providing the convenience of a native app or browser.

What is HTML5?
HTML5 is a new standard for rich web content that is already prevalent and in wide use today.
What about the Apps in Google play, will those that required flash be updated?
Some applications may be impacted, but most developers are working to ensure compatibility. You can check the specific specs for the app you are interested in.

 

[electricman58]

That was a Very nice writeup SallyC! Its something that's just messed up because "FLASH" "IS" still the standard! And its gonna be awhile till HTML5 catches up, and until then were all caught up in this crossfire!
Personally, I "did" get my phone cause it supported Flash!
So my solution was to "ROOT" my phone a couple weeks ago and Freeze everything so I'll stay on GB!
So for now I'm happy I guess! If I don't know what I might be missing with ICS, then I won't worry about it too much!
I think they should have waited a little longer and made it a PC stardard before they "limited" our phones!

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[jaye712]

That was a Very nice writeup SallyC! Its something that's just messed up because "FLASH" "IS" still the standard! And its gonna be awhile till HTML5 catches up, and until then were all caught up in this crossfire!
Personally I "did" get my phone cause it supported flash!
So my solution was to "root" my phone a couple weeks ago and Freeze everything so I'll stay on GB!
So for now I'm happy I guess! If I don't know what I might be missing with ICS, then I won't worry about it too much!
I think they should have waited a little longer and made it a PC stardard before they "limited" our phones!

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I wish i wouldve read more about ics befour installing..but then agian,how many of us do?*shrugs..i did everything,search in ps etc but nothin is wrking.i guess its somethin to wait for until html rolls out completely..geezz smh lol

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[bsweetness]

I wish i wouldve read more about ics befour installing..but then agian,how many of us do?*shrugs..i did everything,search in ps etc but nothin is wrking.i guess its somethin to wait for until html rolls out completely..geezz smh lol

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Part of the problem is that most devices on ICS have no problem running Flash. The last version of Flash is officially supported on Android 4.0.X, which means on any version of ICS. So, when the ICS update first came out, no one really expected any problems. It appears to be something that is in the Motorola custom software that's causing the issue.

 

[LeoBloom]

Honestly, that's the worst part. Moto messed something up on their end and simply chose to dismiss the necessity of flash video support for some of its users. Check out any CM9 or AOKP rom - I'd bet vanilla based ICS has no problem playing embedded flash.

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[jaye712]

Part of the problem is that most devices on ICS have no problem running Flash. The last version of Flash is officially supported on Android 4.0.X, which means on any version of ICS. So, when the ICS update first came out, no one really expected any problems. It appears to be something that is in the Motorola custom software that's causing the issue.

Yeah.i been on this topic since it rolled out,since the middle of june..i actually contacted moto too..but u know,there pointing the finger @ adobe flash folks. Not surprised

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[jaye712]

Honestly, that's the worst part. Moto messed something up on their end and simply chose to dismiss the necessity of flash video support for some of its users. Check out any CM9 or AOKP rom - I'd bet vanilla based ICS has no problem playing embedded flash.

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I read what cm9 is..but iam still a bit lost with all that..rom etc.. Is it sapose to be installed,how u get it to wrk. Etc...Iam still new in all this smartphone thing..but definitely readin n learnin somethin new everyday all over the topic..the more the better

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[jaye712]

Btw..anyone actually know the actual html5 app on p.s?i see a load of it but wont bother to d.l jst yet..i have this feelin it aint gonna wrk but ima jst gonna try

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