Friday, 22 October 2010
- Apple Safari version 14, released for macOS in September 2020, will no longer load Adobe Flash Player or play Flash content. Please visit Apple’s Safari support for more information.
- First of all download Adobe Flash for Mac using this official link. Once Flash Player has downloaded locate the downloaded file and open it. Now click on ‘Install Adobe Flash Player’ file. When prompted click on Open.
The gist of the “Back to the Mac” theme of Apple’s press event this week is that the iPhone was derived from Mac OS X, the iPad from the iPhone, and now some of the good ideas from iOS are going back to the Mac. Several of those ideas were mentioned during the event. One, however, was not: a system that ships without Flash Player.
Flash Player by Adobe is used across the board in many different applications; hence, Adobe has made it fairly for you to download and install their software. However, due to various security reasons, Adobe Flash Player is on its death rows and is now facing imminent extinction at the hands of the much-evolved HTML 5.
How so? Because the new MacBook Air models ship without Flash Player installed.
And the new Airs are not alone. They’re simply leading the way. I asked Apple whether this change would be applied across the entire Mac product line, and they confirmed to me that it would. Existing Macs currently in the retail channel naturally still have Flash Player preinstalled, but in the coming weeks, all new Macs will begin shipping without Flash Player.
To be clear, this is a significantly different situation than with iOS. With iOS, Flash not only isn’t preinstalled, it can’t be installed, period. With Mac OS X, users are free to download Flash Player from Adobe and install it themselves.
Apple spokesperson Bill Evans told me: “We’re happy to continue to support Flash on the Mac, and the best way for users to always have the most up to date and secure version is to download it directly from Adobe.”
That’s a big change. I’m not sure exactly when Apple began bundling Flash Player as a standard component in Mac OS, but it was long enough ago that it was not a mistake that I didn’t include the “X” in the name of the OS. If I had to guess, I’d say Mac OS 8.6 — around the time of the deal to bundle IE as the default Mac OS browser, or maybe even earlier. We’re talking ancient history.
This also absolves Apple of responsibility for the distribution of Flash Player security updates. Recall the controversy last year when Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) shipped with a slightly older version of Flash Player, with a few known security vulnerabilities. Henceforth, Flash Player security updates for Mac OS X are Adobe’s problem, not Apple’s.
In terms of Flash Player penetration for Mac OS X, perhaps this will have little effect. Maybe everyone (or just about everyone) will go ahead and download and install it themselves. But maybe not — especially if, in the coming future, Mac users become accustomed to installing third-party software solely through the Mac App Store. The initial terms of the Mac App Store state that it is solely for the distribution of standalone apps — plugins need not apply.
There are a lot of Mac users who’ve never known the joy of using an Adobe software installer, but who soon will.
When I first saw the news that the new Airs are shipping without Flash, it occurred to me this might account for some of their striking gains over the previous models in battery life. However, Apple told me that their “wireless productivity” battery life test was performed with Flash Player installed on the new MacBook Air models.
One question I have which remains unanswered from Apple: What about demo Macs in Apple retail stores? Will they be configured in factory condition, without Flash? It’s one thing for Flash content not to play on iOS devices, but it’d be another thing entirely for Flash content not to play on any device in the store. And but if they do install Flash Player for in-store demo machines, will it prove confusing to people when they take their new factory-condition Macs home and Flash isn’t there?
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Update: Anecdotal evidence suggests that the demo Macs in the stores will not have Flash Player installed. Readers who’ve seen the new MacBook Air models in stores report that Flash is not installed.
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Got a message that says you have to update Flash Player on Mac? Don’t promptly click the update button. If you are not careful, you can accidentally install adware or malware instead of Flash Player. And that’s not what you need, right?
In this article we’ll show you the best way to check for Flash updates and also give you a comprehensive guide to update Adobe Flash Player for Mac safely. Plus, we’ll tell you how to uninstall it from your computer completely.
What is Flash Player?
For years, Adobe Flash Player has been one of the most popular plug-ins used by web browsers to reproduce videos, web ads, and interactive animations. But now its position is rocked by some security concerns and safer alternative solutions.
Google Chrome and Firefox contain the built-in version of Flash running in the sandboxed mode. This method is safer than running Flash as a plugin. What about Safari, it disables Flash Player by default starting from macOS Sierra. The point is that Apple wants you running on HTML5 — the newer and safer way of browsing the web. It supports the same multimedia elements as Flash but without any security issues.
However, the reality is that you still may need the Adobe Flash Player on your Mac. Many websites will not work if you uninstall it completely. Live streams like BT Sport can only be delivered in Flash, so if you are the BT Sport customer, you’ll want to keep the Flash Player. In addition, a great number of gaming and education sites use Flash and until they implement the HTML5 standards, you’ll need the Flash Player.
Why watch out for Flash updates on Mac?
Adobe is always trying to push its technology further and release the Flash updates to enhance the user experience and security. However, attackers still find the ways to trick you into downloading adware and malware through the popups. That’s why you should know how to protect your Mac against the malicious attacks when you’re trying to update your Adobe Flash for Mac.
Fortunately, it’s easy to make sure that you are installing the real Flash for Mac and are not exposed to the vulnerable software. All you have to do is to be careful and don’t trust the automatic updates.
How to update Flash Player on Mac (if it’s already installed)
Instead of downloading anything from a popup, follow simple steps to check whether you really need to update Adobe Flash on Mac.
- Go to the Apple menu and click System Preferences.
- In the bottom left corner, choose Flash Player.
- Choose the Updates tab.
- Click the Check Now button.
- If an update is available, click Yes to update. If no updates are available, you have the latest version of a Flash Player for Mac installed.
Easy enough, right? Make sure to invest some time and check if you do need to update Flash. Otherwise, downloading a false software package may harm your computer.
How to install Flash on your Mac safely
If Flash is not installed, which is by default on all new Macs, here’s a step-by-step guide to install it safely.
- Visit the Adobe Flash Player page.
- Click the Download now button.
- The installer will download to your computer. If you’re using Safari, the file will go to your Downloads folder. If you’re using another browser, it may ask where to save the file.
- Open your Downloads folder and find the .dmg installer file.
- Double-click the Install Adobe Flash Player file.
- You will be asked if you really want to install Adobe Flash Player. Read the message carefully to make sure that it’s the file you just downloaded. Click Open to proceed.
- Agree to terms and conditions by clicking a checkbox.
- Click the Install button.
- In the window that appears, type your username and password.
- Click the Install Helper button.
- Click Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended).
- Click Done.
That’s it. It’s also recommended to relaunch your web browser after installing Flash.
How to uninstall Flash completely
If you’re concerned about the security flaws associated with your Adobe Flash Player, we’ll show you how to uninstall it from your Mac.
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Usually, uninstalling Flash can cause a bit of headache. But with CleanMyMac X, you can remove Adobe Flash Player in a few clicks. Just follow these simple steps:
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- Download CleanMyMac X and launch it.
- Go to the Extensions in the sidebar.
- Click Preferences Panes and then checkmark Flash Player.
- Click the Remove button.
As you see, uninstalling Flash with CleanMyMac X is as easy as pie. Moreover, the whole process won’t take more than five minutes. Try it out to uninstall Flash Player on Mac completely.
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That’s it! Follow the tips above and don’t let the tricky popups and websites take advantage of you. This way you’ll stay up-to-date safely.