How to view Flash content in browser on Android Lollipop

There are useful websites that still use Flash. For example, take a look at this nice site on Yoga which shows each asana in animation.

Unfortunately, this Flash animation cannot be seen on Chrome for Android. Many web browsers prefer HTML5 and do not support Flash.

However, some browsers like UC and Maxthon can still display Flash content. Though Adobe has discontinued development of Flash, the last released versions of Flash work reasonably well with these browsers. With a supporting browser, and with Flash installed, you can still make use of sites with Flash.

Steps to view Flash content

• Install UC Browser from Google Play Store. This browser is quite popular and is apparently safe for use.
• After installation, launch the browser and go to a page that needs Flash - for example, the said site on Yoga.
• Click on the icon which is displayed in place of the Flash content.
• The browser will ask you to enable support for installation from an unknown source - it needs to download Flash from Adobe's site and install it. Say OK.
• When you are returned to the page, check if the Flash animation plays properly.
• Now disable installation from "unknown sources": Android settings->Security->uncheck Unknown Sources.

Switching easily from browser to app

For users who need a easier way to switch from Chrome to UC Browser when a site needs Flash, the Flashify app may be useful. Normally you copy the URL, open the target app, for example UC or YouTube app, and paste the URL. But with Flashify installed, select the browser's menu and share with Flashify, which suggests suitable apps to open the URL.