How to Install Flash Player on Ubuntu

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Ubuntu Software Center.

   You can start it from the Ubuntu task bar.
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   Step 2: Click the Edit menu and select Software Sources.

   ,, Click "Close". , This may take a few minutes. , Download the browser plugin.
   
   The package name will be "pepperflashplugin-nonfree"
   
   but it is a free plugin. , You can start it from the task bar, or press Ctrl+Alt+T ,, This may take a few moments.
   
   Once the installation is complete, your computer's name will appear again.
   
   Type exit and press ↵ Enter to close the terminal. , Flash is now installed for Chromium. , When Flash is installed this way, it will not update automatically.
   
   You will need to manually check for updates on a semi-regular basis.
   
   Open the Terminal.
   
   Type sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree –status and press ↵ Enter to check for updates.
   
   If the available update is a higher number than your installed update, there is an update available.
   
   Type sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree –install and press ↵ Enter to install the update.
   
   Restart your browser to complete the update.
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   Step 3: Click the "Ubuntu Software" tab.

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   Step 4: Check the "Software restricted by copyright or legal issues (multiverse)" box.

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   Step 5: Wait for the Software Center to update sources.

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   Step 6: Search for "Pepper Flash Player".

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   Step 7: Open the Terminal.

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   Step 8: Type .sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree and press ↵ Enter.

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   Step 9: Wait for the installation to complete.

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    Step 10: Restart your browser.

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    Step 11: Check for updates periodically.

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