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Just wanted to share this. Someone tweaked the last hack so that now it shows up as 11.5. I've tried it and it works.
http://scriptogr.am/nordkril/post/adobe-flash-11.5-for-powerpc
Dual 800mhz PowerMac G4 / Powerbook G4 1.33mhz / BW G4 500mhz, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Mac Pro 2.66 dual core/ G5 dual 2.0
Thanks for posting - a useful hint! 🙂
Can't speak for Tiger but it works for Leopard.
But it does not solve a problem where a website, such as the BBC, not only requires the latest version of Flash Player, but still only works with Intel Macs.
For users of PPC Macs there is this workaround:
I cannot watch flash videos on the BBC website or on BBC iPlayer, although all other flash videos (YouTube for example) are fine.
For reasons that passeth all understanding, they work with the PPC version of Firefox, called TenFourFoxG5.app, once you have anabled plug-ins, as it does not natively support Flash.
You can download TenFourFoxG5 from here:
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
Now for the interesting bit: TenFourFox, like Firefox, does not support most plug-ins. Unless you are prone to headaches (in which case don't) you can read about that here:
http://code.google.com/p/tenfourfox/wiki/PluginsNoLongerSupported
But there is a workaround!
Open TenFourFox and type in the address bar: about:config (no spaces) and click return. This gives you a warning that it might harm the application. Ignore that and click on 'I'll be careful, I promise' and you get the config file that you can edit - with great care.
Look/search (scroll down) for: tenfourfox.plugins.enabled
Set it to true. (Double click it to toggle it)
Now close TenFourFox, open it again, and Flash will now work, as it now uses the plug-ins that Safari has stored.
I am using Flash 11.5.502.55 in TenFourFox and it works just fine, including the BBC news site and iPlayer.
I'll try that!
Thanks!
You can update to version 24.3.0
I am not sure about Flash - I don't have a problem with Flash on my G5 and 24.3.0.
Thanks, Klaus. I am going to try it today - I'll let you know how it goes!
I've tried v24 twice, on G4 PB and a 2gb 20" G5 iMac, and Flash does not work. If you go to about:config it will show plugins enabled, but none will appear in the plugin area of the browser as does v17.
I use iCab with the 11.5 Flash hack or TFF v17 and have a very stable experience, plugins enabled TFF. I am using 10.4.11, I can't verify 10.5.
Take a look here for TFF plugin support http://code.google.com/p/tenfourfox/wiki/ReleaseNotes240
Best to everyone. Long live the PPC!
BTW, BBC will be updating video with a different player that I have used on my 10.4.11, G4 1.5 PB. The update may not be complete until after the Sochi Olympics.
I was wondering how Klaus1 got Flash on v. 24+, I could not in 10.4.11 or 10.5.8.
BD- He says he can and that's what I know. It made me wonder so much so I fired up the old G5 iMac and jumped on just to make sure I had not made an incorrect statement. In fact, I just downloaded the last v24 of TFF on to my G4 PB I'm on this minute and Flash stuff did not work.
Well, I am still no further ahead. I have downloaded and installed the Flash 11.5 hack and tried it with five different browsers, and it is still being read as 11.1 by the version check on the Adobe Flash site. Frustrating!!!
Did you restart?
Is thisa PPC Mac or IntrlMac?
Lin, on my OS 10.4.11 1.5 G4 Powerbook, in the Internet Plugins folder I show 11.5.502.136. When I visit the Adobe site,
http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/, and/or http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html it shows "You have version 11,1,102,55 installed."
This is the Nordkill version http://scriptogr.am/nordkril/post/adobe-flash-11.5-for-powerpc
This is a direct download page for FPforFBPPC http://www.steelbin.com/FPforFBPPC.zip
I currently use FP though I have tried Nordkill. I am able to view video on Facebook, Youtube [but I opt for HTML5, but standard page plays], Guardian, BBC [except BBC is not working correctly and will update so I am told after the Olympics], Al Jaz, RT. The typical video problem I have is related to the Site and high resolution which stifles playback. If you can, try a copy of "YouView." You'll be surprised how smooth video plays compared to online Flash.
Hope this helps.
BTW, this is the YouView site
https://mrgeckosmedia.com/applications/info/YouView
It is for Tiger OS 10.4.11. I do not know if it will work on 10.5. I use as I run 10.4 and have found it to be more stable than other's.
I've also tried MacTubes, I did not like it but you might. Take a look here
Okay, looks like the last link I gave for MacTubes does work. Try this one
http://macapps.sakura.ne.jp/mactubes/archives/MacTubes_v3.1.6.zip
This did download and work.
Thanks! 🙂
I do get the 11.5 version in the Internet Plugins, but 11.1 on the Flash version check.
I am using a G5 PPC, running 10.5 (which i do not like, but I need!).
I seem to be able to view most Flash apps, but they update so fast it is tough keeping up. But I still refuse to give up my PPC!
Thanks for all the help, and I will keep checking to see if anyone has a new hack for the latest Flash!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will this flash PPC be update ? Already on Intel Mac side its over 12.0 version.
Correct ansswer is I don't know. I'd suggest directly asking the hack creators if they might, or if it can even be done. This is not a new question and I have yet to see a response suggesting PPC Flash will update beyond 11.5.
Eventually we will all leave our beloved PPC's to our collection, just as the 68000 series, versus our daily user. My PPC units still work great with iCab, TFF and the 11.5 hack. Toss in YouView or Mactubes and my old units are perfectly acceptable. If you demand the latest and greatest, like 4k or streaming HD, well, it's simply time to open your wallet.
Long live the PPC, have a great day!
Flash 11.5 hack for PowerPC
