Play SWF in Android 4.2

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I am trying to play one SWF (flash) file in my application deployed on Android 4.2.2. When I save the file on file system, and open it with browser, it works well. But when I try to open the same in webview in my application, it does not play the swf. It just shows a broken file type small image. I have searched stack for the proper answer but any answer I found here is very old and not working for me, this must be because of the non-support of swf on new android version. I have also tried after installing the old flash player, but it shows just the first frame of swf.

I have installed the Adobe air player on the device and the flash is working on it, though the display quality is a bit low. Anyone know some better way apart from installing the adobe air? — Gaurav, Apr 25 '14 at 12:33

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:28

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webview.getSettings().setPluginsEnabled(true);

Credits to joren: Load an SWF into a WebView

edited May 23 '17 at 12:28

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answered Apr 23 '14 at 14:48

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Method got deprecated then removed. Now use: https://stackoverflow.com/a/34743447/603270 – shkschneider Oct 15 '17 at 10:10

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 23 '14 at 14:50

It sounds like you need an embedded flash player that plays the SWF rather than simply embedding the SWF. I haven't flashed around in a while now and certainly don't do it on Android but that's my immediate thought. (EDIT - The other answer here nailed it: plugin)

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 25 '14 at 12:36

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Seems like installing Adobe Air player on device is the only solution. Please suggest if any better way is available.

answered Apr 25 '14 at 12:36

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Play SWF in Android 4.2

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