Adobe brings Flash to T-Mobile G1 – Android and Adobe Flash, together at last
By Will Park on Monday, November 17th, 2008 at 4:49 PM PST In Android, Developer, Mobile Web
While Steve Jobs continues to block Adobe’s efforts to bring Flash capability to the iPhone OS, Google (NSDQ: GOOG)’s Andy Rubin took to the stage at the Adobe MAX developer’s conference to show the world what Flash looks like on the T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) G1. During the keynote, Rubin and Adobe’s Kevin Lynch showed off the fruits of Google and Adobe’s collaboration. Running on the Google Android OS, the T-Mobile G1 was used to demonstrate that a full-HTML web browsing experience just isn’t complete without a Flash integration.
“We are excited to be working alongside Adobe to bring Flash technology to Android,” said Andy Rubin, director of mobile platforms at Google. “Adobe Flash is crucial to a rich Internet and content experience on mobile devices and we are thrilled that Google will be one of the first companies along with the Open Handset Alliance to bring Flash technology to the smartphone market.”
With Flash Lite bringing Adobe’s Flash technology to Symbian, Windows Mobile, and now Android smartphones, the iPhone OS has been singled out as the only smartphone to boast a full-HTML browser that lacks the ability to support Flash-based content.
Adobe announced that their new Flash 10 offering would speed up Flash performance on Mac computers, and it has been speculated that the move to optimize the Flash experience in the Mac space was largely motivated by Adobe’s desire to get in good with Steve Jobs. For what it’s worth, Flash on the Android platform and iPhone-competing T-Mobile G1 might just spur Jobs to allow Adobe to develop a Flash solution for the iPhone.
How do I get it onto my G1. Google isn’t really clear about how to update our phones. Also they are extremely tight about access to files and folders with the G1. It doesn’t feel very open, instead it feels very controlled. If I see a page or words online I can’t save it or download it or copy and paste into a doc online even. G1 needs some major software improvement and attention by the developers or it will flop, just like the newton, crash and burn.
I am also wondering the same thing and please do make things clearer I am also frustrated with this
It will be sent via a firmware upgrade. No need to download anything. You own a smart phone, but do not seem too smart! Jk
Log on to:
Androidcommunity.com
They keep me updated with a lot going on on the g1
Magnum Steele, you can copy and paste words or entire paragraphs on the G1. Take a little time to learn what you paid for, there’s plenty of tips out here on the net about your G1.
As for Adobe Flash 10, don’t worry you’ll wake up one morning and it’ll be updated on your phone, bad thing is, you still won’t know what to do with it…
Somethin should be done ASAP, we need the flash reader so we knw what we paid for is worth it but for now I think it is not
When is this update going to happen? Is it gonna notify me? I don’t need smart ass comments if you have some good answers let me know
Welll first of all like jason said the adobe flash updat will be sent via firmware update. And if you are unsure what that means its when a carrier sends an update over the network directly to us paying customers. Now for the people who are already complaining about the phone if you don’t like it then take it back but if you want to be capable of doing anything you want on your phone then keep it. Personally I’m keeping for while until something uterly amazing comes out and blows me away. Another thing the dam phone just come out some of you people are so dam impatient it sickens me. If you can’t wait then go get an ipod that you can call people on (iphone). I prefer the mini laptop ( G1).
I just can’t wait for the update. It’s going to be amazing. The phone is already great, but after this it will be incredible
What do I need to do to get Adobe Flash Player?
I appreciate all the usefull info that people have been posting. Myself along others are anxious to see the flash player on our g1. The g1 is new, and I understand that there are a few bugs that they still have to work on. On the other hand I do not appreciate the crap that ignorant SOB n@#@!rs killers posted on this site. I am surprise the owners of the website did not filter such non sense out. I would say certain things but on like you I have respect for myself and others.
ha ha n k u r just mad cause i had my g1 when it came out and i love the phone.
p.s i married a white girl.
Yes i am from florida and i read ALOT and when it needs to update it ask when you turn it on or while you use it and if you click yes it will if no it will ask another time but the update wont come out yet because apple has a complaint about the flash contract they made for the iphone 3g. it states “if by any means another operating system will flash be necessible continue with apple inc before proceding” basicly it means they cant give out flash till iphone has it and adobe has signed it not knowing.
Tony…can you read? if yes, then you would already have the answer to your question…the phone will update itself…yes it will let you know just like a computer lets you know you have updates…If you dont know how to use the technology why did you buy such an advanced phone…lol
What the f*** is up with the racist dumb ass? Nothing better to do with your time? Get a life or better, why don’t you just end yours. Miserable hating ass sorry excuse for a person…you should just die.
What the fuck is wrong with this g fuckin 1 ….!! No video recorder and no adobe flash player and youtube videos are unclear … its 2008 they need to upgrade more and get an excitin phone not makin customers spend money for shit
There are free apps for video recording..
Wow, i cant believe your complaining about “paying” for something you did NO research on prior to spending the money on it. WOW!! Like the no video recording and adobe flash not being available was a secret come on people. Hang in there it will catch up with YOU. lol
Does anyone know when they will update our phones? Thank you.
I’m actully writing this on my g1 right now I think this is a great phone and this update will be a very exciting thing for me and as for the video thing who really cares
how do i get adobe flash player to download?? helppp me please someone… when i go on myspace i cant even listen to my music =(
I too am writing this on my G1. This phone is everything I could ever ask for and I’m very pleased. I’m very excited for the update and can’t wait to have full access to the web browsing experience with the addition of the Adobe Flash player.
Not having video recording is no big deal, how many times do you actually use the video recording on the phone. I bought this phone is mainly because of the Android OS and its open source for developers.
How do I copy and paste from web pages?
Hey guys I really do appreciate the the information you guys have given me about my g1 . And I will be praying for the racist person, who we all seem to assume is a guy, and all who post or will post on here but everyone don’t curse at him or say he should die. He still is on this earth so he has a purpose for being here and he still has a soul. And he needs to be delivered and changed from thinking that way and living that way. Make it a Blessed day and life guys. P.S.- Try not to offend people with your comments espcially purposely. Most if not all of us are adults so let’s not act but live that way. I Love you all and remember GOD loves us most.
Continued…And to all who are keep it CHRISTian. Strive for perfection. “…Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in CHRIST JESUS. All of us who are mature should take a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that tooGod will make clear to you.” Philippians 3:13-15
Hey lets stop hating and preaching, this is a blog page. All we want to know is WHEN Adobe is going to give us the privliage to enjoy looking at the PDF files that are posted all over the internet. If you want to preach goto church, if you hate a race of people goto a Klan rally. Goodbye
U know what g1 is great phone..love it …..but with flah player it will be super..and I wish its coming soon………
This was the funniest web page I ever took the time to read…
So umm.. does anyone know when this updated suppose to happen?
Y’all guys are very funny. This is the advice BE PATIENT!!
Lol this truly was a halarious blogsite! I’m on my g1 now too, I traded in my samsung behold in less than 24 hours to get my hands on this badboy and like the rest of you I’m dyin to get the adobe update…southparkstudios.com here I come! P.s. can you all believe all these android apps are FREE?!
I need this update badly. Funny thing is that the sale rep that sold me a g1 said that it would have adobe flash player on the phone integrated into the browser. Funny anything for a sale. Another thing is that they said it would tether easy so that I could use it on my computer. Nope that is very crude because I had to go through like 30 pain stakeingly steps and mistakes before I got it to work on my laptop. The phone for browsing is ahhhh I can’t upload and files and attachments for email…….. This is sucking. I paid tooooooo much to not get what I paid for. TMobile you suck!
By The Way I Want the FLASH player and then you won’t suck as bad….. lol
LOL this was a very interesting read. I searched this page out to find out about the adobe update. Very exciting! I am also writing from my G1 which is my first smartphone. I love it! I learn something new about it everyday. I don’t think I will ever go back to a regular phone! Can’t wait for flash its gonna be amazing
Listen everyone…rumor has it that the update would take effect on jan 26th. On this day you would wake up and have a message stating…firmware update or something like that. Anyway, this is the day adobe and tmobile are going to update the g1 phone with adobe flash player and….maybee a video reorder….hmmm. google release od flash player for t mobile g1.
You’ll see.
Now……noooooo moooorrrreeeeee…….wondereing!!!!
Thank you…..come again.
I’m really horny all the time…..oh but hopefully this flash player comes out soon…we need video recording asap…oh and I think they need to upgrade on the incoming picture messaging because we can’t even save the pictures…who agrees with me?
you can save incoming picture messaging if you get save sms application from marketplace i believe
I was wondering if the G1 would be able to support more than just single touch on the screen???????
oh and how come i cant upload files to the net from my G1??????
Thanx tj..ill try it..a u guys is it true that u can get internet on a lap top for free by stealing signal from the g1…its a rumor I heard..
exzaktone says:
January 9th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I was wondering if the G1 would be able to support more than just single touch on the screen???????
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try going to a site, double tap the screen…. it should at least center the text. so it not only supports double touch, but does in fact use it. give it time (one must understand, apple has the market cornered as far as fluidity of touch.. what i want is an app that allows the fluid movement present in the iphone/ipod. if anyone knows of one please post a comment. oh and zoom capabilities like the iphone (where you pinch the screen to zoom)
who knows a good web site to down load spanish…
So yeah! Who’s exited for this update on the g1
I like the G1 I think it is T-mobiles best phone yet I think people should stop jocking them the update will be here when it gets here y’all complaining for nothing
I think that your all just excited to watch porn when the upgrade comes out. Just my thoughts. Oh and uh the G1 rather kicks ass so idk whay anybodys complaining…I mean really
You guys could download the “steel” browser while waiting for the flash reader… I couldnt play/see alot of things on the default browser but I could do everything on steel.. try it.. if it doesnt work for u or you dont like it, you could just unistall it.
Who knows a. Free porn site for the g1
Thank you all so much for clearing up the whole adobe flash player thing. I have been going crazy for a week, first trying to figure out how to download it. Then figured out you can’t, so I spent a bunch of time trying to contact adobe, google and tmobile to see if there were any plans for this feature. At least I know it will be cxoming to my g1 soon and can finally stop searching! I love this phone, the people who do not like it are the ones who didn’t do research, knew nothing about the phone and expected way too much from it. It is still new, the bugs will be fixed. It is an amazing phone. I love the isafe app, was awesome on halloween when I had my kids with me!
There is an application for tethering the G1 so you can get internet service on your laptop without having to buy an AIR card and spending another $50 a month for service.
I wrote a blog entry about installing the tethering application (which was written by Graham Stewart, not me).
http://blog.coldplatter.com/2009/01/tethering-your-t-mobile-g1/
Is there a way that I can get internet on my ps3 for free through the g1?
I really doubt it, but it’ll be great
I was wondering if was it possible to get adobe into my g1 . I think the phone is really cool and just need the update. I like my g1 more that my iphone is easier to use I can’t understand why people complains so much you guys should stop barking you got an smart phone just give yourself some time to learn how to use it !!!!! Don’t be dramatric and be pasient