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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Galaxy S3 won't play vids

Posted: 11/19/2012 9:09:56 PM EDT

I got a new Galaxy S3 to replace my EVO.

Already have a problem that I can't figure out. It won't play videos from sites like Fox news or CNN and even embedded youtube videos. Going to youtube they play fine.

Anyone know if there is a setting I need to change or an app to get to solve the problem.

Thanks

Allan

Posted: 11/19/2012 9:21:01 PM EDT

[#1]

I have this bad habit I picked up from having Windows for many years. Updating any tech. hardware I buy before using it. So if I may suggest IF you haven't already. Secondly, you may want to try a different browser. I'm not impressed with droid browser. Try Boat browser. Not very complicated which is one of my requirements.

Posted: 11/19/2012 9:47:58 PM EDT

[#2]

Adobe discontinued Flash support for the Android platform. You can "sideload" the .apk (install file) relatively easily.
I had to do the same thing with my Asus Tablet. took all of 5 minutes tops.

here's an article on it.
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-install-flash-your-android-device

Posted: 11/19/2012 9:55:14 PM EDT

[#3]

Good point. Boat browser worked well. I just went to CNBC and checked. It opens videos but not automatically. You have to specify when prompted to.

Posted: 11/22/2012 4:25:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks...I will try that.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Galaxy S3 won't play vids

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