Flash 10.1 for All Android Phones? Well, Not Really…

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So anyone remember Adobe saying that Flash 10.1 for Android was on it’s way? Well, they forgot to mention one tiny detail.

According to an Adobe employee on Adobe’s official forums, Flash 10.1 will require your Android phone to have an ARMv7 processor (aka a Snapdragon or OMAP3). So that means that the only phones that will get Flash 10.1 on Android at the moment are the Nexus One, Motorola Droid/Sholes/Milestone,  Acer Liquid, and the Sony Xperia X10.

Now granted the majority of Android users at the moment in the world are using the Verizon Droid (according to AdMob) so I’m sure this covers a large percentage of users, but what about the fact that we’ve seen Flash on custom ROMs for pretty much every other phone (G1, MyTouch, Magic, Hero, etc.)? So we know it’s possible, so why not release it?

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  • Yancy

    So does this mean that the MyTouch and Motorola Cliq wont get the flash player?

    • Yancy,

      According to the one Adobe employee, only the phones I mentioned in the post will get Flash, all others won’t.

  • mcosmi

    makes sense considering how taxing it will prolly be….i never understand when g1 owners gripe about this or that not working on their phone…UPGRADE! Phones are no longer meant to be a 2-3year purchase…this is why i commend google for trying to change the structure and process of getting a phone in the usa. I have a nexus one that i bought outright, i am t-mobile month to month, i can cancel anytime i want without penalties, i can sell the n1 as soon as a better phone comes out…Contracts are hopefully going the way of the DODO…I love google for pushing this new system, we will see if other major carriers are as forward thinking as T-Mobile has been in embracing these contract free plans. Also, i pay 40%less for an equivalent plan I had for my iphone with at$t…and i get better service, plus can use google voice now. I am so happy with this nexus one, has been a the only phone i ever adopted that I have had ZERO problems with. Perfect device. Perfect service, and Perfect NO PLAN!

  • max

    The issue isn’t whether or not it’s possible, it’s whether or not adobe feels that adding flash will improve the experience of those using it. If it were my product, I wouldn’t take any chances turning people off by screwing up their mobile devices. Flash 10.1 is more streamlined than ever, but still a resource hog in comarison to most mobile apps.

  • Dr. Nitun

    Will the Nokia N900 be able to get the new flash version?

  • Anthony

    Man thats messed up. I have the moto Droid so it looks like I’m included but still I would be a bit pissed if I had an Android device and was singled out.

  • HERO

    so i have an hero and dont get flash 10 it sucks

    • Hero,

      Heroes already have Flash though from HTC, no?

  • Y314K

    TheUnlockr: The best looking orginal Euro does… It’s just not 10.1…

    “* HTC Hero browser comes with Flash Lite version 3.1 and supports playback of SWF contents up to Flash 9 and ActionScript 2.0.”

    http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/product-tour.html

    • Y314K,

      Right, I could of sworn my Hero used to play Flash a long time ago lol

  • Mike

    I was running a sense UI on my G1 and it slowed to phone down and and made the phone freeze half the time. Its a performance issue. Its like putting a drop down TV in a two seat car. Sure its cool, but it wouldnt be practical.

  • Get real dude! Microsoft rules.

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  • SpydaBoi

    I have the Nexus One how do I get flash 10.1 on my phone?