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Adobe warns that not all Android 2.2 devices can run Flash Player 10.1

Adobe warns that not all Android 2.2 devices can run Flash Player 10.1

Posted: 03 Sep 2010, 07:19, by Alan F.

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Adobe warns that not all Android 2.2 devices can run Flash Player 10.1

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While those with Android phones running Froyo probably think that they will be able to install Flash Player 10.1, the truth is a little different. Adobe has confirmed that smartphones powered by Android 2.2 have processor requirements that must be met in order to run Flash. The speed of the chip depends on the resolution of the display on the device. For example, on Adobe's web site, it says that an Android handset powered by Froyo and equipped with a VGA screen, needs a processor clocked in at 550MHz or faster and hardware Vector FPU support in order to be able to use Flash Player 10.1. If the screen is WVGA, the chip needs to be a dedicated Cortex A8 800MHz or faster, along with the hardware Vector FPU support.

According to Adobe, the Nexus One, HTC EVO 4G, HTC Desire, Motorola DROID, Motorola DROID X and Motorola DROID 2 are all certified to run Flash. The software firm says it is aware of some Android 2.2 phones that will not meet the minimum requirements. Because these units have not yet been introduced by their manufacturer, Adobe will not reveal the names of those devices.

source: Adobe

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1. ilia1986 posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:48 0 0

"According to Adobe, the Nexus One... all qualified to run Flash" http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Flash-on-Android-is-hardly-a-superhero-article-a_12979.html

2. Phonatic posted on 03 Sep 2010, 08:38 0 0

Don't see the Droid Inc listed. Does that mean it can't run flash 10.1?

3. NOVAinc posted on 03 Sep 2010, 08:54 0 0

Most probably

4. lovebuzz posted on 03 Sep 2010, 09:47 0 0

Not so. My Incredible got the update to Froyo this morning and now I can finally play adultswim games how awesome. It runs pretty good for a mobile version.

8. Dongo (unregistered) posted on 06 Sep 2010, 09:26 0 0

You can bet on it that all the Droid line up will be able to run flash! Also from the Incredible to current devices will be able to run Honey Comb when it comes out.

10. oldbto posted on 06 Sep 2010, 12:48 0 0

Does it show up as a program installed. Mine upgraded and does not show that flash installed

5. JeffdaBeat posted on 03 Sep 2010, 09:48 0 0

So lets just get HTML5 going and we won't have to worry about this stupid plugin anymore.

6. networkdood posted on 03 Sep 2010, 16:19 0 0

I agree with Jeff on HTML5, but at least my CAPTIVATE will be running the froyo 2.2 with flash....looking forward to it...

7. BlackberryUser posted on 03 Sep 2010, 22:44 0 0

What phones WON'T run Flash Player 10.1? Any ideas? Incredible seems to run it and seems like it should meet the requirements.

11. yug (unregistered) posted on 06 Dec 2010, 19:44 0 0

lg optimus one p500

9. oldbto posted on 06 Sep 2010, 09:58 0 0

I just got the 2.2 update on my incredible and do not see where the flash player installed. I was thinking I read that it was part of the install. Also if I go to the market it is not liisted for me to install. what am I missing?