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.
I heard with the update it suppose to have a on screen leyboard and lots of other upgrades to not just the flash
I love my g1 just got it a few days ago. But have been reseaching it way before the dream g1 came out. It does everything I was told it would do and nothing more, atleast not yet. The new update is rumored to contain the following: video recording, flash player, stereo bluetooth headset support ( for those of you like me that own a motorola s9 headset or equivalent), the abbilt to save pictures,video,and audio in sms without an app download, on screen key board like the dialer fuction for quick texting without flipping it open, ability to do object pushing via bluetooth. And last but not least ability to download directly from funformobile.com instead of just streaming the files. I think that’s about it if there is more please post I would like to know. I love my g1 thanks guys for all the input this is a great blogsite.
Hey , I just got this phone 3 days ago. Its the best phone besides the iphone. all the games and applications are Free but I still want Flash Player
I just ported my my phone from verizon because my blackberry storm had horrible reception and browser was way slow. My g1 is much better in both categories,but still can’t play any video other than youtube(which google owns) also talked with t-mobile rep today who said that she had no idea when a video recorder or player would be available,but that it was coming (been hearing same thing for months now) I almost feel like it is all hype & their saving it for a new model like maybe a g2. Any comments or advice on this………frustrated!!!!
When the fuck is this fucken upgrade gonna come out…
Google or android guys..what,s up with the flash player…comeooooooooooooon is it ajok or what………
What an interesting array of comments.
I too came here, from my G1, looking for the flash player. It seemed that when I received my G1 it did play youtube’s but now it says I have Java turned off (which I don’t) and need Adobe flash. Guess I don’t understand what happened and why they won’t play anymore. Apparently I need to be patient and wait.
I think this phone is SO cool. Those who don’t have it are slobbering to get it. Be proud, be awesome, flaunt your G1 as often as possible!
Aww man I just can’t wait for this thing. I wonder why it is taking so long, I mean if its not completely ready then just give us a beta or somethin.
At least give us a date or an estimation, what’s up with all the secrecy? Just give us a nice website updating us on what’s going on with it and when it will or might be ready. I’m also writing this from my g1. Like most people I love my g1. I researched it before I bought it and knew it didn’t have flash yet and didn’t have a video player so you won’t hear me singing the blues over it. I’ll just hang out and wait, the update will be out sooner or later. I’m hoping for sooner. lol
oh btw I just wanted to ask the person that posted that we’d have the update on Jan. 26th what happened? lmao I knew it was untrue I just couldn’t wait to log back on here after the 26th and break balls about that comment cuz I knew it wouldn’t be out then and that person was full of it.
The G1 is hands down the best phone out right now. I’m actually writing this on my g1. If you can’t wait for the UPDATE also known as rc35 or CUPCAKE then I would suggest but then again wouldn’t becsuse there IS a possibility of bricking ur g1, to ROOT your g1. Google it an u will see that this phone can do a lot than what it was made to do. U can actually put Linux’s OS on top of this phone! Just google how to root your G1 an u will find a lot of forums on how to get cupcake an other wanted applications on ur g1
MUCH LOVE 2 ALL G1 OWNERS! Peace!
I love the internet, it brings a good variety of people together. This is from my g1, can’t wait for cupcake! Twas a good read, thanks guys
26th of jan has gone n there ain’t been no firmware update as yet…. does any1 no of any flash programs out for g1… …phone desperetly.missing flash.
i got the g1 in feb so does that mean i missed the update
Hey everyone, I’m lucky G1 owner and i’m on AT&T. Was wondering if you t-mobile guys
got adobe flash update pushed to your G1?
hey everyone, I just got my G1 the other day. I was wondering since there isn’t any more comments on here about the flash player in a while did they already update the flash player?
Wtf…wher is the flash player…..commmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmonnnnnn
the flash player will not be out til end of 09 if you bother to check out other websites and forums it has post from adobe itself stating this. This is not a legit t-mobile website that is why your not getting any answers. G1 cant receive the update until apple gets it first due to binding contracts so that is what we are waiting on. This explains what the cupcake update is http://www.googleandblog.com/htc-g1-google-android-gets-video-recording/3412/
Mike, thank you for the info. We are all growing impatient. But, I am a nobody tech at a multi-billion dollar company who waits for updates from another multi-billion company, we often wait years for updates. Keep us up to speed. Thanks, and peace to you…
Everyone who seemed to know what they were talking about…!!!
Do any of you actually have the update???
If so how long did it take???
Before u buy a SMART PHONE they requier by law a IQ test……
Fellow Tmobile G1 owners; I too am upset about a flash player. I contacted htc and spoke with a tech. I was told Tmobile asked to handle the software for their G1. Other carriers allow the apps to be downloaded. I will continue to “gripe” at Tmobile every chance I get. I believe if enough of us do this it may speed things up. Its like owning 500hp challenger with a wooden block under the gas pedal; looks and sounds good, but where’s the go? Peace and patients are running low…
Peace. The phon isda best I’ve dealt w/. There r multiple apps out ther2 install 4free & ifu kno givit time, u getit run’n perfect. It multi-tasks perfectly w/ task switcher app that can b found inda markt. The OS was the only reasn I got this phon istead of somthin else. I kno ppl w/ iphons that prefer2 use mine, lol. Peace.
So any news on this update or what?
yea there is a way to get internet on your ps3 thru your G1…using the tether application to get internet on your computer, turn on internet connection sharing (ICS) on your computer and hook up your ps3 to your computer using an ethernet cable…should work. anyone feel free to correct me if im wrong…
This phone is amazeing like seriously its a bit diffrent 2 me since I’m upgradeing 4rm a sidekick Lx but overall no complaints …. ps come on people let’s b grown about the situation and let’s b civilized n talk about the phone not your personal lifes n how u feel about some1 elses comment… ps if ur a hot chick send me a email wit some info bout urself .. not a player jus wanna meet new ppl
Illwill8630@gmail.com
well its the 8/3/2009 and theres still no flash update ..what the fucks goin on ?
I have been looking for adobe flash player for ages to add to my phone that’s actually how I came a cross this website. Anyways while reading some of the post I noticed that someone mentioned that this feature should be available on the phone by the end of january it is now mid march and it is still not available. I’m getting really frustrated…
It’s all politics. By the way, if you own a smartphone, why don’t you people type correctly instead of acting like you’re illiterate. It’s not cool to be stupid.
I really need that adobe like now . Its almost april .
Everone is frustrated, trust me, even I am. But it abviously will take some time. Yet I still don’t understand how we can watch youtube videos ( which is FLASH ) and other videos like porn (just an example) lol. I’m typing on my G1 RIGHT NOW, and this is my first best smart phone and also to other customers, so we can’t argue that they didn’t do a good job.
My advice is, contact T-mobile ask some questions, updates and stuff and I guess we’ll have to be patient!
PS. I’m a high school student
Does anyone know why my Samsung SBH700 Bluetooth Headphone does not play music from my TMobile G1? Please let me know how I can fix this if at all that is possible. I bought it because several review says it is very compatible with the G1 phone. But now I cannot listen to music, my primary reason for buying it, only make and receive calls.
PEASE HELP!!!
I got my G1 last month and I love it. I too want a flash player but I will patiently wait until they are ready to release it. Good things come to those who wait and wait patiently. But for now, I am enjoying all the great apps and games that’s on the G1.
@ab007 the g1 doesnt support stereo bluetooth yet the next update will dish that out
How do I get the adobe flash player for my G1
I’m also typing this on my great g1 phone. :^) Was just wondering, every time I’ve seen the g1 advertised on the net, it is reffered 2 as “unlocked”. What exactly does this mean? And I agree with some others. Adobe and T-mobile alike are dangling a carrot in front of G1 owners. (Just an analogy). As pleased as I am with this phone, there needs 2 be a solid time period these dudes can tell us when this flash application will be released. Otherwise, they’ve decided to play keep-away with their devoted customers. Deuces!!!
I think at least half of the people here need to reconsider the topic and purpose of this site. It’s about the phone! Bash each other somewhere else.
As for the phone…if the absence of flash player makes the phone a waste of money, forget it. You won’t find one that does. The G1 is not just here for flash. Think about the tons of apps. The ability to use GPS with google maps. The full keyboard AND touch screen. Those are the things that make the G1 awesome.
If you are just looking for flash…use a laptop.
So as for the recording video on your g1 there is a app on the market place to do just that as for the adobe I have no clue but if I find it I will post it here and for every one who dose not like the g1 then get a black berry flip lol cuz you have no clue what a good phone is the g1 is a next gen. Smart phone and as programers get a hold of them they will only get better but rome was not bilt in a day the g1 is the best phone on the market because of its android os as time goes by more and more will come out and the ice burg effict will be realised (over 90% is under the water were most people will not see) so if you have one just sit back and enjoy all the grate things that come out
love my G1. cant wait
I wait flash for g1 now is 5 month now update anythink.
Please tell me how to use flash on g1 if some one know.
From kok samui thailand
Lol. I agree w/u, this is the funniest web site. One thing I learned is that patience is a virtue! This flash player is making people lose their damn mind. Lol I’m not computer literate @ all and I wish I had the flash player on it, but I’m not going 2 die because it is not up there yet. They say it is coming and that is good enough 4 me. I love this phone and I enjoy doing the research 2 find out all my phone does. I only wish my battery didn’t die so quick, but still and all, i’d choose this phone over ALL others any day.
Is adobe ready or what sob?????????
The G1 is a awesome tool. To all the people who bought the smartphone without knowing anything about it or how to use it. HA! End user listen to your music if you can figure out how to load it on and answer that call coming in. Hey Chris cram your GOD talk in your a$$ this is a technology forum we want to hear that crap about as much as we want to hear some dumba$$ spout racist crap he heard when his daddy was bangin him.
Well no adobe player yet then I don’t know when I’m finally gonna watch videos other than the youtube site I really need this app and asap this phone is great all it need is a flash player and its good to go
its now May and still no flash for the G1. this thread started 5 months ago. in this day and age we should not have to wait for an app that should have been incorporated in release 1. i am giving my G1 back and getting a REAL, supported smart phone, not a half baked idea that is way cool but years behind. foreget your egos, just look at the service you get.
we need a flash player or something, cause when ppl send me pic messages, the pic they send me has movement on there phone, but when it gets to my g1 it has no movement! what’s the deal on that? this phone is nice, but ya’ll need to hurry up and step ya’ll game up with this g1, if every1 else can have moving pics on theirs, then i want the same thing for my g1……….
This phone is awesome. And so am I.
Are you sure you own a G1? I can access all the files on my phone exepct the OS. Have you tried downloading a file browser such as discover?
Will it ever happen…???
Everyone has been talking rampid about Adobe Flash coming to
the T-Mobile G1 since Novenber 2008, now (8 months later) it
still has not happened!
So why not I wonder? With the Beta version on Youtube running
since November 2008 why has it not hit the market?
I guess I’ll continue to wait, maybe I’ll check back in a few
years to see if they got it figured out…
i finally got the cupcake update i was tired of waiting @ ppl saying its going to be out in a day or two so got it yesterday haha. but wht about this freaken flash player 10?
I agree with magix666. I’ll check in a couple of years. Lol.
But I NEED this update already. The phone is getting boring!