![]() How to install Adobe Flash on an Android smartphone or tablet. Adobe may have cut support for Flash in Android Jelly Bean and beyond, but the great many sites and services that continue to make heavy use of the standard suggest it's far from dead. For those of us relying on a Jelly Bean, Kit. Kat or Lollipop phone or tablet as our main computer, and who still want to access Flash content such as catch- up TV, online games and video, it's a real problem. Here's how to get around the issue and add Flash to Android, including Android Lollipop. See Android Advisor. While web developers are slowly moving to HTML5, we aren't convinced that computing is truly ready for a Flash- free world just yet. The Final Builds Site is a web-site with links to the latest free software, installation instructions, FAQ and more.If you own a Nexus 7, Nexus 1. Android Jelly Bean, Kit. Kat or Lollipop, by now you'll have noticed that many of the things for which you wanted that tablet - watching catch- up TV and online video, casual gaming - just don't work. In many cases apps are available that add the functionality, but do you really want to install individual apps for every Flash site or service that you use? Or turn on the dusty old desktop just to catch up with East. Enders on i. Player? That's not very convenient. ![]() I have an ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T tablet and whenever I try to run a flash video, I receive a message stating Adobe Flash Player is not installed. I’ve. See Best smartphones of 2. We don't even want to think about the Flash problem: we want to continue doing what we want, when we want in our browser, and not deal with the continous headache of switching between apps to find a solution that works. This stuff should be seamless. The good news is that although Android Jelly Bean, Kit. Kat and Lollipop don't officially support Flash, it's really easy to add Flash support to the OS. Here, we show you some simple tweaks to enable the playback of catch- up TV, online video and Flash games on a Google Nexus 1. Portable apps let you take your favorite software anywhere via a flash drive or cloud storage. Here are 100 of them to cover your every need, from games to image editors. How to Run Software Directly Off a USB Flash Drive. Windows users can run software from a USB flash drive by installing a "Platform" from PortableApps.com where they. Android Jelly Bean or Android Kit. Kat. Add Flash to an Android Kit. Kat phone or tablet. The following steps explain how to add Adobe Flash to Android Kit. Kat. Note that we haven't been able to get this to work with Android Lollipop on our Nexus 5 - although the file installs, the Dolphin browser refuses to load any web pages. If you want to get Flash video in Lollipop then until there's another workaround you may need to install Puffin (see below). The first step in adding Flash to Android Kit. Kat is to open your Settings menu, scroll down to Security, then enable the box to allow the installation of apps from Unknown sources. It's worth remembering to turn this off after you've followed our guide. Next you'll need the Flash installation file, which comes courtesy of surviveland at xda- developers forum. Google has blocked the download of the file from its original path, however, so to save you from reading through 5. Flash installer for Android Kit. Kat here [NEW LINK]. It'll download directly to your computer, phone or tablet, and you'll find it in your Downloads folder or on the Desktop. If you downloaded the file to your phone or tablet, drag down the notification bar at the top of the screen and tap on the notification that the Flash player file has been downloaded. In the window that pops up click Install, then choose Done. To enable Flash playback in Android Kit. Kat you'll need the Dolphin browser - free from Google Play. Once downloaded and installed open its Settings menu, ensure Dolphin Jetpack is enabled, then scroll down to and select Web Content. In the next window find Flash Player and ensure it is set to Always On. Flash will now run happily within the Dolphin browser on your Android Kit. Kat phone or tablet - you can see it here running our You. Tube video portal. If you're not happy to install unsupported software on your Android Kit. Kat phone or tablet then you should check out 'Add Flash to Android: a quick fix' (below) for instructions on running the Puffin browser. Alternatively, if your Android phone or tablet is running Jelly Bean then scroll down further for instructions on adding Flash support. A quick fix: add Flash to Android Lollipop, Android Kit. Kat and Android Jelly Bean. One of the simplest ways to add Flash to Android is to install Puffin Browser. Puffin builds in support for Flash, so all you need to do to add Flash to Android is install the browser via Google Play. We've tested Puffin in Android Jelly Bean, Kit. Kat and Lollipop. Read our Puffin Browser review. You don't have to use Puffin as your primary browser, but you may find it quickly grows on you - not only is it incredibly fast (we recorded 2. Sun. Spider on our Nexus 1. Android Jelly Bean tablet), it also has some neat touches such as a virtual trackpad and a gamepad, the latter allowing you to map any keyboard function to its onscreen controls. There are some caveats, however. First, the Flash support within the browser is only a 1. More importantly, Puffin's servers are based in the US, which means some content is restricted by UK websites. BBC i. Player is one such example (and there's no workaround), but other Flash content such as videos on our Facebook page played flawlessly. We strongly recommend taking advantage of the free trial to see whether this will create problems with the content you want to view. If Puffin Browser doesn't meet your needs, read on for a slightly more complicated but more efficient solution for adding Flash to Android. Add Flash to Android Jelly Bean. Step 1. You'll need to download a few free bits of software to enable Flash on your Jelly Bean tablet, including Flash Player itself. However, since this isn't supported on your tablet, you'll need to find it elsewhere than Google Play. Search online for 'android flash player apk' or head to this forum thread at XDA Developers, in which contributor stempox provides a download link. Step 2. Before you can install Flash Player, you must enable Android to install software from unknown sources (remember to disable this option following installation). Open the Settings menu, then scroll down to and tap Security. Tick the box next to 'Unknown sources. Allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store.'Step 3. Now find your downloaded Flash Player file and tap it to begin installation. If your download notification has disappeared, you'll need a free file browser app such as Android File Manager to find it (this won't be visible in Android's Downloads folder). Step 4. Next, you need a browser that can support the Flash Player plug- in, such as Mozilla Firefox. Download Firefox Google Play, then fire up the browser. Tap the three horizontal lines at the top right of the browser window and choose Settings, and under Content choose Plugins. We recommend selecting the Enabled rather than 'Tap to play' option for a seamless Flash experience. Step 5. At this point, you can interact with Flash content on any website within the Firefox browser on your tablet. You may find, however, that some websites will recognise that you're using a mobile browser on a Jelly Bean device, and hide the Flash content from view. And with ITV Player, for example, we were offered playback in portrait mode only. Phony is a free Firefox add- on that fools websites into thinking you're using a desktop browser. You can access Firefox's add- ons from its home screen, or choose Add- ons from the top- right menu and tap the shopping basket icon. Having installed Phony, tap the top- right menu icon and choose Phony, then select Desktop Firefox as your User Agent and tap Ok. Follow Marie Brewis on Twitter. How to Start Your Own Podcast. The podcast craze of the past several years shows no signs of slowing down, and while every armchair broadcaster with a voice recorder app is eager to get in the game, creating a professional- sounding podcast isn’t as simple as it might seem. Here’s how to create, record, and publish your own basic podcast—and get people to listen.*This story originally ran in June 2. August 2. 01. 7 with additional reporting from Patrick Austin.*Before You Start, Be Ready to Commit. Before you rush into things, it’s important to keep in mind that podcasts take a lot of effort to get going. They’re not just recordings of people talking (not the good ones, anyway). Pat Flynn, host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, recommends you treat podcasting the same way you would any other big project: Podcasting is extremely fun and exciting, but there is one thing you must do before you start podcasting: Commit. You must internally commit to podcasting, as you must do with anything that is potentially beneficial but takes some time and effort to do. It’s easy to assume that podcasts are easy to produce because they’re audio only, but don’t be fooled. They can take up a lot of time to put together, especially at first. Also, podcasts do best when they’re released consistently. If you’re interested in developing any kind of listener base, you have to be ready to release episodes on a regular basis. All in all, podcasting can be fun work, but it’s still work and should be treated as such. You also shouldn’t expect to get rich from podcasting either. It’s certainly possible to generate income from podcasting, but that usually requires advertisements and sponsorships—both of which you’ll get after you’ve built up a listenership big enough to make it worthwhile to advertisers. If you’re not interested in starting a podcast for the fun of it or to have your voice heard, you might not get much out of it unless you already have an audience. What You’ll Need. You can’t start a podcast without equipment, and good equipment will go a long way. Here’s what you’ll need: Microphone(s): Any microphone will work for recording your podcast, but listeners can usually tell the difference between low and high quality microphones. If you’re not sure what to look for, our list of the five best desktop microphones is a great place to start (I use four analog Audio- Technica AT2. As you shop around, you’ll also need to decide whether you want to use a USB or analog (XLR) microphone. USB mics convert analog sound into digital so you can plug a USB mic directly into any computer and start recording without much hassle, but you could potentially get lower audio quality compared to analog. Considering you don’t need any extra tools or devices to record with a USB mic, they can be a little cheaper in the long run. Analog microphones use XLR connectors, which means you need another device to get your audio onto your computer, but you can get higher audio quality and can use them with other sound equipment (if you had a PA system or wanted to play live music, for example). Of course, if you have a gaming headset or other basic microphone around, you can easily use that too. Portable XLR Recorder (optional): If you plan on using analog microphones for your podcast, you’ll need something that captures your analog audio and converts it to digital. Portable XLR recorders can capture multiple microphone channels and allow you to do basic sound level adjusting and muting on the fly. Audio files automatically get organized and stored on a memory card that you can insert into a card reader or slot in your computer. These are amazing tools, but they can be expensive. You can find them for anywhere between $1. I use a $4. 00 Zoom H6 Handy Recorder with four available analog channels). Audio Interface (optional): If you want to record directly to your computer with your analog microphones, you’ll need an audio interface. These devices allow you to plug in one or more analog microphones and will convert the analog audio to digital. Most audio interfaces will connect to your computer via USB or Firewire. Audio interfaces can cost as little as $3. You can see why a USB microphone is a cheaper option.)A Computer: Any Windows computer or Mac should work fine to record, edit, and upload your podcast. Thankfully, editing audio doesn’t take a ton of computing power. Additionally, depending on how you choose to record—directly to the computer or onto a dedicated recording device—your computer will also need the right ports. USB microphones, for example, will obviously need an open USB port. If you’re using analog microphones with a portable XLR recorder or audio interface device, you’ll need either a 3. USB port, or in some cases, a Firewire port. So before you spend any money on equipment, make sure you have a computer that can support it. Audio Editing Software: For the actual recording and editing, you’ll need a Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW), there are a lot of good options out there, but the licenses for some of them can cost a pretty penny, though. Licenses for professional level DAWs like Reason or Pro Tools can cost anywhere between $3. Apps like Hindenburg offer simpler audio editing software for under $1. Reaper is a fully loaded audio production app for $6. Adobe’s audio editing software Audition CC is available with a $1. Because of that, most people will recommend free open source programs like Audacity when you’re just getting started, and that’s what we’ll use an example throughout this how- to guide. Pop Filters (optional): The clearer your audio can sound, the better. Pop filters, while not required, are fairly cheap and can keep your plosives from making a nasty sound on your recording. If you don’t want to buy any, though, you can make some of your own. You might be thinking that all this equipment is pretty expensive, and you’re not wrong. However keep in mind that decent audio equipment will last forever if you take care of it. It may be expensive to get started, but after the initial purchase, you’re set. Step One: Narrow Your Topic and Find Your Niche. Just like blogs, there are a ton of podcasts out there. That means that you can probably find a podcast about everything under the sun already. Don’t get discouraged! While just about every broad topic is already covered, you just have to find your spin on things to make an old idea something new. Dear Lifehacker, As a side project/experiment, I’ve started my own blog. The problem is, now that I …Read more For example, if you wanted to make a podcast about music, ask yourself if there’s an audience out there for what you want to talk about. Maybe you narrow your idea down from music in general to bluegrass specifically. Now your coverage is specific: the music, people, and culture of bluegrass. Once you have your topic narrowed down, it helps to add a spin to it. Maybe you talk about bluegrass music and culture while sipping moonshine with your co- hosts. It’s kind of true that everything has been done before, but it hasn’t all been done the way you would do it. So find an angle that’s personally interesting and you’ll be better off. Step Two: Download, Install, and Set Up Audacity. As mentioned earlier, Audacity is a great DAW for podcasting beginners. It’s open source, free to use as long as you like, and is available for Windows, OS X, and Linux. Before you can jump into recording, however, there are a few tricks to getting it all set up properly: Download Audacity 2. Connect your microphone and open Audacity. See if your microphone is being recognized by Audacity by checking the drop- down menu next to the small microphone icon. If you see your mic, go ahead and select it. In the top- left corner, you should see the pause, play, stop, skip back, skip forward, and record buttons. Click the record button and talk into your mic to make sure it’s working properly. Stop recording and playback what you just recorded to make sure everything sounds okay. You’ll want to export your audio in the MP3 format later on. In order to do that, you’ll need to download and install the Lame MP3 encoder for either Windows or Mac. Once that’s installed, close and reopen Audacity. Record yourself talking for a few seconds like before, then go to File, then Export Audio, and select MP3 Files in the ‘Save as type’ dropdown menu. Name your file something simple like “test. Find the MP3 file on your desktop and try playing it in your MP3 player of choice, just to make sure everything is working properly.
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