Flash "enabled" for Safari, but not actually working in browser?

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Flash "enabled" for Safari, but not actually working in browser?

Just bought an iPad pro (Nov. 2018) with the hope of doing homework on a more portable but still highly capable device. I guess not? Flash is "enabled" in my Safari Settings, but when I go to sites that require flash (like Sapling Learning), the browser won't actually load it the flash content (homework questions). Is there a way to figure this out, or should I move onto a different brand of device? I just received this product today, and if it is incapable of supporting my online homework, I will definitely have to look for another device while I still have the chance to return it - I'm just not sure if I'm doing something wrong myself.

To draw a parallel to another device, when I need to run flash on this site on my Macbook Pro, I click the button to the left of the URL, and make sure "Allow" is selected for Flash on this site. Is there a secret way of doing this on an iPad, other than in Settings, since I've already tried this?

iPad Pro 12.9 Inch, 3rd Gen Wi-Fi, iOS 12.1

Posted on Nov 20, 2018 7:57 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 21, 2018 10:25 AM in response to amandafrombellevue

There simply is no iOS safari setting for Abobe Flash since iOS never supported Flash. And adobe does not even make or support a mobile version of Flash any longer, for any mobile platform. Flash is a dying technology.

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MichelPM

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Nov 21, 2018 10:32 AM in response to Michael Black

Adobe Flash Player doesn’t seem to be dying fast enough/any time soon!

It’s 2018 and Adobe Flash Player still seems to be with us.

Adobe won’t let it die.

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ShagCA

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Nov 21, 2018 9:36 AM in response to amandafrombellevue

As far as I know, Safari (on iOS) never supports Flash Player since day one. Not sure how you "Enable" it. There are a few Flash compatible browsers. I highly suggest trying them out and if they don't meet your needs, return it.

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Answer 4

Nov 21, 2018 10:42 AM in response to Michael Black

It may be dying but is definitely not dead. I’m a student at a research university and unfortunately can’t choose which sites our assignments are on, and flash is incredibly common for STEM field assignments (I’m in my 3rd year at this point and know these sites won’t be dying within my time as a student). I just figured I’d check here to determine whether my settings are simply wrong, or if the iPad is actually incompatible. This is my first iPad so I’m new to the game. I’ve been using a MacBook Pro for a couple of years, which works perfectly fine for homework, but I wanted something less bulky to carry around campus and I figured that the iPad Pro would host the same browser capabilities. I’m super bummed because I otherwise enjoy the Apple ecosystem.

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Answer 5

Nov 21, 2018 10:47 AM in response to amandafrombellevue

It is dead for mobile platforms and has been so for years - Adobe kills mobile Flash, giving Steve Jobs the last laugh | Technology | The Guardian. And it will be dead for all platforms in a little over a year from now - https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/25/16026236/adobe-flash-end-of-support-2020

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ShagCA

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Nov 21, 2018 10:52 AM in response to Michael Black

Michael Black wrote:

Flash is a dying technology.

I heard that 10 years ago but the fact is, it's alive and kicking. The company I work for deals with US gov. We are required to take online safety training. Guess what their training website uses to deliver the content? Flash.

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MichelPM

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Nov 21, 2018 12:17 PM in response to amandafrombellevue

Adobe abandoned all attempts at a mobile version of Adobe Flash Player nearly 7 years, ago, after the introduction of the first, 2010 iPad.

It just never worked well.

It was an iOS/iDevice hardware/software hog and battery draining piece of software ( like it STILL is today even on more modern laptop/desktop conputers ).

Adobe could never modify and optimise it for ANY mobile platform, including iOS.

So, Adobe and Apple just gave up.

If you need Adobe Flash Player on iOS, there are a very few third party web browsers that support it by tapping anonymous servers that will “serve out/stream” the Adobe Flash Player content from a remote server location.

Ones I am aware of

Puffin Web browser

Photo Flash Player and Web browser

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ShagCA

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Nov 21, 2018 12:23 PM in response to amandafrombellevue

Did you take a look at what other browsers have to offer? Rudegar posted it. You can either use different browsers or ask your university if they offer iOS app to interact with their website content. Those are the only 2 ways. If neither works, return the iPad while you still can.

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Rudegar

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Nov 21, 2018 9:26 AM in response to amandafrombellevue

iOS safari never supported flash these days I don't even think mac safari does

4 Best Flash Browsers for iOS 2018

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Answer 10

Nov 21, 2018 10:23 AM in response to Rudegar

I mentioned it works normally on my MacBook Pro, I just got the iPad with the hope of having a smaller device to use on campus.

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