How to Install Adobe Flash Player 32 on Fedora Linux

Are you a Fedora Linux user and looking to install Adobe Flash Player 32 on your system? Adobe Flash Player is an essential software to stream multimedia content, such as videos and animations on the web. In this article, we will guide you on how to install Adobe Flash Player 32 on Fedora Linux step-by-step.

Before we begin, it is important to note that Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported after December 31, 2020. Adobe has recommended uninstalling Flash Player from all systems to protect against potential security vulnerabilities. However, if you still need to use Flash Player for certain applications or websites, you can follow the steps below to install it on Fedora Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Adobe Flash Player 32 on Fedora Linux, you need to make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites −

• Fedora Linux − You need to have Fedora Linux installed on your system. You can download the latest version of Fedora Linux from the official website.

• Web Browser − You need to have a web browser installed on your system that supports Adobe Flash Player. Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are two popular web browsers that support Flash Player.

• Adobe Flash Player 32 − You need to download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player 32 from the Adobe website. Make sure to download the RPM version for Fedora Linux.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any software on your system, it is important to update your system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes. You can update your system using the following command −

sudo dnf update

This command will update all the packages on your system to the latest version. You will need to enter your password to authenticate the command.

Step 2: Install Adobe Flash Player 32

Once your system is updated, you can proceed with installing Adobe Flash Player 32 on your system. Follow the steps below to install Flash Player −

Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for Terminal in the Applications menu.

Navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the Adobe Flash Player 32 RPM package. For example, if you have downloaded the package to the Downloads directory, you can navigate to it using the following command −

cd ~/Downloads

Install the Adobe Flash Player 32 RPM package using the following command −

sudo dnf install flash-plugin-32.0.0.465-release.x86_64.rpm

This command will install Adobe Flash Player 32 on your system. You will need to enter your password to authenticate the command.

Step 3: Verify The Installation

Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation of Adobe Flash Player 32 on your system. Follow the steps below to verify the installation −

• Open your web browser (Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome).

• Go to the Adobe Flash Player Help page at https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html.

• Scroll down to the "Verify if Flash Player is installed on your computer" section.

• Click on the "Check Now" button.

If Adobe Flash Player is installed on your system, you will see a message that says "Congratulations, your computer has the latest Flash Player installed."

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Adobe Flash Player 32 on your Fedora Linux system. You can now use Flash Player to stream multimedia content on the web.

In addition to the steps outlined above, there are a few other things you can do to ensure that your system remains secure while using Adobe Flash Player.

Enable click-to-play − By enabling click-to-play in your web browser, you can prevent Flash Player from automatically running on websites that you visit. This can help prevent potential security vulnerabilities from being exploited. To enable click-to-play in Firefox, go to the "Add-ons" menu and search for "Flashblock". In Google Chrome, you can enable click-to-play by going to the "Settings" menu, clicking "Advanced", and then clicking "Content Settings".

Disable Flash Player when not in use − If you only use Flash Player for specific websites or applications, it is a good idea to disable it when you are not using it. This can help prevent potential security vulnerabilities from being exploited. In Firefox, you can disable Flash Player by going to the "Add-ons" menu, clicking "Plugins", and then selecting "Never Activate" for the Adobe Flash Player plugin. In Google Chrome, you can disable Flash Player by going to the "Settings" menu, clicking "Advanced", and then clicking "Content Settings".

Keep Flash Player updated − As mentioned earlier, it is important to keep Flash Player updated to the latest version to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities. You can check for updates by going to the "Add-ons" menu in Firefox and clicking "Plugins". In Google Chrome, you can check for updates by going to the "Settings" menu, clicking "Advanced", and then clicking "Content Settings".

By following these additional steps, you can further enhance the security of your system while using Adobe Flash Player. It is important to remember that while Flash Player may still be necessary for some websites and applications, it is a deprecated technology that is no longer supported by Adobe. As such, it is recommended to find alternative solutions whenever possible.

If you are using a newer version of Fedora, such as Fedora 32 or later, you may encounter issues when trying to install Adobe Flash Player using the method outlined above. This is because these newer versions of Fedora use a new package manager called DNF, which may not be compatible with the older RPM package format.

To install Adobe Flash Player on newer versions of Fedora, you can use the following steps

• Install the Adobe YUM repository − Adobe provides a YUM repository that can be used to install Adobe Flash Player on Fedora. To install the repository, run the following command in a terminal window −

sudo dnf install http://linuxdownload.adobe.com/adobe-release/adobe-release-x86_64-1.0-1.noarch.rpm

• Install Adobe Flash Player − Once the Adobe YUM repository is installed, you can install Adobe Flash Player by running the following command in a terminal window −

sudo dnf install flash-plugin

This will install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player on your system.

• Verify the installation − You can verify that Adobe Flash Player is installed and working correctly by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Help page at https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html and clicking on the "Check Now" button.

By following these steps, you can install Adobe Flash Player on newer versions of Fedora that use the DNF package manager.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you how to install Adobe Flash Player 32 on Fedora Linux step-by-step. We have also provided you with the prerequisites that you need to have before installing Flash Player. It is important to note that Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported and has recommended uninstalling it from all systems to protect against potential security vulnerabilities. However, if you still need to use Flash Player for certain applications or websites, you can follow the steps outlined in this article to install it on Fedora Linux.

It is important to keep in mind that using outdated software can pose a security risk to your system. Therefore, it is recommended to only use Adobe Flash Player when absolutely necessary and to keep it updated to the latest version to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities.

We hope this article has been helpful in guiding you through the installation process of Adobe Flash Player 32 on Fedora Linux. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below.