Flash Player on Kindle Fire HD

Flash Player doesn't work in the Kindle web browser (called Silk). This is due to Adobe's decision to discontinue development of the Flash Player for mobile browsers.

To get around this, you need to use a different browser and then install Flash Player. Here's how:

1. Enable installation of non-Amazon applications
   1. On your Kindle Fire, swipe down from the top to open settings. Press "More..."
   2. Scroll down to the word "Device" and press it
   3. Set "Allow Installation of Applications From unknown sources" to On
   4. Press the home button at the bottom right of your screen


2. Download and install Dolphin Browser
1. Go to http://apps.goodereader.com/android-apps/internet-and-communication/?did=5049 and download the file. Wait about 5 seconds for it to download
2. Swipe down from the top to open settings and press the file name (it should be next to a down-pointing arrow)
3. A new window will pop up asking if you want to install this application. Press "Install"
4. Press "Done"


3. Download and install Flash Player
1. Go to http://apps.goodereader.com/android-apps/essential-android-tablet-applications/?did=173 and download the file. Wait about 5 seconds for it to download
2. Swipe down from the top to open settings and press the file name (it should be next to a down-pointing arrow)
3. A new window will pop up asking if you want to install this application. Press "Install"
4. Press "Done"

If all went well, you'll be viewing Flash in your new Dolphin Browser in no time! If things went less than perfectly, see the next post on troubleshooting.


Check out this article to read about the possible return of Flash Player to Kindles: http://www.techhive.com/article/2043947/amazon-tests-flash-support-for-kindle-fire-as-new-tablets-wait-in-the-wings.html