Updates to Adobe Flash Video To Enable Web Based Viewing of Videos Has anyone heard of when, or if, LG is going to fix the problem and allow for the automatic update to the TV of Adobe Flash 10 so we can view videos (like hulu.com) via the web browser? Updates to Adobe Flash Video To Enable Web Based Viewing of Videos Has anyone heard of when, or if, LG is going to fix the problem and allow for the automatic update to the TV of Adobe Flash 10 so... » Read More Updates to Adobe Flash Video To Enable Web Based Viewing of Videos Has anyone heard of when, or if, LG is going to fix the problem and allow for the automatic update to the TV of Adobe Flash 10 so we can view videos (like hulu.com) via the web browser? « Show Less
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I complained, but the response was somewhat confusing. It could be that the hardware won't support it or that since Adobe is a plug in they won't upgrade it because it is a plug in.
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Well, I was almost convinced to buy this LG, but now I'm rethinking it. Why wouldn't they have the latest Flash version?
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Call LG customer support at (800) 243-0000 and complain. I did. The more complaints that they get for the lack of an Adobe Flash update from version 8 to 9 or better yet version 10, the better the chances of them doing something about it! CALL!!!! It is unconscionable for LG to sell their "smart" TV sets without the automatic updating of Adobe Flash. It severely limits the sets "smart" feature. CALL & COMPLAIN!!!
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Did the netflix app stopped working for anyone? I can very well see the listing but when i try to play it gives me that error message "cannot play the title right now. please try again later"
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Go to smart tv settings and deactivate the netflix account and then try to log in again. It solves the problem for us.
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Adobe Flash is only supported on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and above. The player you describe runs Android 2.0 (Eclair). So no, you can't run Adobe Flash on this tablet unless/until it is updated to Froyo or Gingerbread.BTW, Flash support won't help if what you want is to watch Hulu. Hulu blocks all portable devices at their end.
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Android discontinued the support of flash with android 4. (Concerned that flash is vulnerable to viruses and since apple never supported flash, they didn't want to get a reputation that android had more viruses). That being said, Android is flexible. At least on phones, you can sideload flash onto your phone, but then you need a browser (such as firefox) because chrome still won't support it. Android TVs are more locked down than phones. I'm not sure off the top of my head if you can sideload apps on a TV or if you can get firefox from the play store (maybe that could be side loaded as well).Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Android discontinued the support of flash with android 4. (Concerned that flash is vulnerable to viruses and since apple never supported flash, they didn't want to get a reputation that android had more viruses). That being said, Android is flexible. At least on phones, you can sideload flash onto your phone, but then you need a browser (such as firefox) because chrome still won't support it. Android TVs are more locked down than phones. I'm not sure off the top of my head if you can sideload apps on a TV or if you can get firefox from the play store (maybe that could be side loaded as... » Read More Android discontinued the support of flash with android 4. (Concerned that flash is vulnerable to viruses and since apple never supported flash, they didn't want to get a reputation that android had more viruses). That being said, Android is flexible. At least on phones, you can sideload flash onto your phone, but then you need a browser (such as firefox) because chrome still won't support it. Android TVs are more locked down than phones. I'm not sure off the top of my head if you can sideload apps on a TV or if you can get firefox from the play store (maybe that could be side loaded as well).Sorry I couldn't be of more help. « Show Less
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I'm not really sure if this TV can upgrade Adobe Flash since I haven't tried that. As to browsing the internet I haven't had any problem although I don't use it that often for browsing. If ever I use it, I use it with Apple TV as mirror or for mirroring. Hope this answers your question. :)
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I wouldn't say you can browse just like a PC, but more like a smartphone with a Chrome browser. Flash videos aren't supported (unlike PC chrome browser), that's the major difference. The look and feel of all the other webpages you access will be the tablet/smartphone layout.
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Flash is no longer offered in the Play Store for devices running later versions of Android, like Jelly Bean, so you have to get it direct from Adobe (don't worry, it's free). Plus, many of the newer Android-compatible browsers don't support Flash, so you have to get one of the few left that do. To get Flash, go to this site - http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1061194 - and follow the clear, well-written instructions. I installed Flash 11.1.115.81, which is the most recent of the archived versions, on my Galaxy S4 phone and it works fine. Now for the browser. I recommend Boat Browser or Boat Browser Mini, both of which are free and available in the Play Store. These are obscure but excellent browsers - I've used Mini exclusively on smartphones for several years with zero complaints, and I do a lot of surfing from my phone. Once Boat is installed, open it, go into Settings, and under "Page content settings", make sure "Enable flash/plug-ins" is set to "Always on". You should be good to go. BTW, if you're not a fan of the dumbed-down mobile renderings of web pages, there's a nifty setting in Boat called "Set UA" (UA stands for User Agent) where you can force every page to be displayed as it would be on a computer desktop - of course, you'll have to scroll around and pinch-to-zoom to navigate, but you'll get all of the content. One other caveat - full episode renderings on network websites seem to have problems no matter what browser you use, so don't be surprised if you have to go to your computer to watch those. The networks do seem to be getting it, finally, as they are now rolling out Android apps specifically geared for video content, and those will undoubtedly be the way to go eventually.
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I just received the Revo as well and also have an issue with Hulu maximized to fullscreen. It is not fluid/smooth. Also, when commercials come on the screen goes black. If I minimize the video I will then be able to see the commercial. Then, I maximize again during the commercial I can see it. Finally, when the show on Hulu comes back on NOW I cannot see the show...the screen is multi-colored. I have to minimize the video and then maximize it to fullscreen again. Something is not right.I have updated Flash and the NVIDIA driver.
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The information below is correct and I was able to download and install Adobe Flash Player. I am very pleased with this product.JC
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Yes, you can get the flash player, however, you will need to get it from Adobe and install it on the tablet. Then you will need Puffin Paid browser to view flash videos.Here is the link to the archived Flash by Adobe and download the 4.x series (the newest archived one):http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.htmlThis has to be done in all Android devices after the OS of 3.0 as there is no flash when you receive the tablet, you can get it directly from Adobe.Daisy
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netflix specifically, I don't know. I dropped netflix I want to say over 2 years ago. I can watch youtube videos with the browser that is called "browser." I usually watch youtube videos with it. Sometimes I may have to set the browser setting of "ask for desktop site," and other times no. Chrome, also installed on my unit, usually gives a static screen or black screen that says "adobe must be installed," but of course adobe flash never really gets supported by the browser, even if you go out of your way to install adobe flash. I'll try to watch a high def movie or show on youtube, and see if that works and answer back. I'm tenative as to whether or not I get full 1080p (or i) when I watch a high def youtube video. netflix specifically, I don't know. I dropped netflix I want to say over 2 years ago. I can watch youtube videos with the browser that is called "browser." I usually watch youtube videos with it. Sometimes I may have to set the browser setting of "ask for desktop site," and other times no. Chrome, also installed on my unit, usually gives a static screen or black screen that says "adobe must be installed," but of course adobe flash never really gets supported by the browser, even if you go out of your way to install adobe flash. I'll try to watch a high def... » Read More netflix specifically, I don't know. I dropped netflix I want to say over 2 years ago. I can watch youtube videos with the browser that is called "browser." I usually watch youtube videos with it. Sometimes I may have to set the browser setting of "ask for desktop site," and other times no. Chrome, also installed on my unit, usually gives a static screen or black screen that says "adobe must be installed," but of course adobe flash never really gets supported by the browser, even if you go out of your way to install adobe flash. I'll try to watch a high def movie or show on youtube, and see if that works and answer back. I'm tenative as to whether or not I get full 1080p (or i) when I watch a high def youtube video. « Show Less
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I downloaded and installed the app and it seems to work. I'm not a Hulu Plus member, so I couldn't watch the videos, but the app loaded fine and lets me scroll through the videos. Hope this helps.
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I have the same version of Adobe Flash installed. I cannot watch any of the mentioned videos at either Youtube or Hulu without disabling hardware acceleration first. I have attempted to update the Nvidia drivers, but it appears that everything is already up to date. At this point, I suspect that I may have simply gotten a bad computer. Acer support will not give me free support for this because they claim that this is a third-party software issue. I am considering RMA'ing now.Thank you for confirming that everything works on your system with hardware acceleration enabled. I really appreciate your time and responses :) I have the same version of Adobe Flash installed. I cannot watch any of the mentioned videos at either Youtube or Hulu without disabling hardware acceleration first. I have attempted to update the Nvidia drivers, but it appears that everything is already up to date. At this point, I suspect that I may have simply gotten a bad computer. Acer support will not give me free support for this because they claim that this is a third-party software issue. I am considering RMA'ing now.Thank you for confirming that everything works on your system with hardware acceleration enabled. I... » Read More I have the same version of Adobe Flash installed. I cannot watch any of the mentioned videos at either Youtube or Hulu without disabling hardware acceleration first. I have attempted to update the Nvidia drivers, but it appears that everything is already up to date. At this point, I suspect that I may have simply gotten a bad computer. Acer support will not give me free support for this because they claim that this is a third-party software issue. I am considering RMA'ing now.Thank you for confirming that everything works on your system with hardware acceleration enabled. I really appreciate your time and responses :) « Show Less
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I have the 32LN5700 32" model and is is updated to the latest firmware (LG calls it 'software') ver. 03.20.32. At this time (6/17/2013) there is no app for Amazon Instant Video/Amazon on Demand in the menu. I am an Amazon Prime customer, so I hope that this option is available soon.
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yes, it is compatible with Adobe Flash player, here is a link on how to enable flash player in Android KitKat 4.4: http://www.cultofandroid.com/49840/install-flash-player-android-4-4-kitkat/KitKat is the newest version of the Android operating system, Chrome is a web browser. Chrome is included with the tablet but you can use any web browser you want.
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Thank you so much for sharing that information. After attempting to access the learning lodge navigator for several days I finally realized that the program was not working with the most recent version of flash player, but I wasn't sure how to download version 10 from archives. I followed your instructions and was finally able to access the learning lodge navigator. Now I can download some games and apps so that it will be all ready for my daughter to play on Christmas morning: )
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there are no adobe flash updates for the 5500. I called LG and the response said adobe is a plug in and they are supporting plug ins. As far as not needing it, you will need it if you intend to use the LG browser and try to view video. You view a flash website the webpage will just show you an Adobe symbol w/o video indicating you need a newer version to view the video.
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My daughter hasn't used it yet for web browser games, yes it does support adobe flash. She loves watching Netflix on it. You can also expand the storage on it