INTRO
After I saw few open threads about how to enable Flash into Opera browser, I decide to create this tool, which will automatically install and configure everything you need to run your Opera with Flash support.
With other words: No need to install Flash Lite... Yes, just Plug&Flash!
BACKGROUND
Find some time and read hilaireg's post from here, who explains the exact "Flash situation".
This flash plugin announce itself as Flash 9 compatible to play back any ActionScript 2.0 SWF content. However, it is based on Flash 8 technology and that why this plugin doesn't support ActionScript 3.0... This is the reason why most of the sites still want to upgrade it, but some of them will work.
WORKS WITH Every Opera 9.50/9.70 build, which support plugins and works with v2.1 initialization files. Also support latest 9.70 builds, which using registry instead of ini files.
You can try and share your experience with your version/build here, but for me Opera 9.70 #35443 is the best flash-wise build so far (my personal preference).
This tool work also on your PC, if you start it from Opera's root folder, but this is another story...
If your device is not included into "UAProf Device" list, this tool probably will not succeed (depend from your ROM). Check post #4 for more info.
Backup files are with .bup extension, inside Opera's folder. They holding Opera's default settings, before applying the Patch and you can restore them back whenever you want.
Full uninstall of the changes can be made from inside About tab -> button Rollback.
Q: Why I can't pass trough "Deploy Flash Libraries" screen?
A: Install SdkCerts.cab (attached in this post) first, then run my tool.
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Q: Already have SdkCerts.cab installed, but I am still on "Deploy Flash Libraries" screen. What now?
A: Press again "Deploy Flash Libraries" button. Now uncheck "silent" and then uncheck "delete" (if appear) and try again. If you are still there, install \Windows\FlashLib.cab manually.
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Q: Is there any alternative method for "Deploy Flash Libraries", because I can't make it?
A: From Tools menu, choose Advanced -> Flash Package -> Deploy. Restart your PPC on all cost after deployment.
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Q: Do I have to disable Push Internet and how exactly to do this?
A: Yes, just run my tool and disable Push Internet from Tools menu. After that, restart Opera and close it from Menu -> Exit and choose OK (to close Opera).
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Q: My Opera is closed, but still have warning about running Opera! Is there anything I can do here?
A: Yes, just run Opera and close it from Menu -> Exit and choose OK (to close Opera).
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Q: The libraries successfully deployed, but which settings to choose?
A: Leave "Safe Mode" checked, and register IEActiveX.dll (recommended)
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Q: I can't register that IEActiveX.dll, because of disabled [Register] button. What to do?
A: Nothing. Seams that IEActiveX.dll is already registered, but you can check it in the "Registered Flash Library" (upper part of the main form).
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Q: Why all check boxes from INI tab are disabled?
A: Because they are auto configured by "Safe Mode" checkbox.
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Q: Why my [Restore] and [Patch] buttons are unavailable?
A: Your Opera path is incorrect (with RED background).
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Q: What is wrong with my Opera path? I checked it and it is absolutely correct!
A: If your path is correct, then this tool can't find at least one of these opera.ini or axobjects.ini files.
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Q: I have installed Opera 9.5 and 9.7 and I want to keep it in that way. Is there a way to modify them?
A: Of course. Start the tool and from Opera root folder, choose 1st path and [Fix it]. Repeat that step for 2nd path and restart.
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Q: My Opera path is correct (with GREEN background), but [Restore] button is unavailable. Why?
A: Obviously, nothing to restore. Backup will be created on first [Fix it] on checked INI files.
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Q: Is there a way to uninstall all changes?
A: Yes, from About tab -> [Rollback] button.
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Q: Do I have to soft reset my device after the apply the this fix?
A: Yes, every time when pop up appear for that!
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Q: My device is not supported. What can I do?
A: First, read post #4. Then if it isn't in list yet, don't choose device and proceed with [Fix it] button. Send back your fixOperaFlash.log file!!!
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Q: The tool crash with this message: "An error message cannot be displayed because an optional resource assembly containing it cannot be found". Any ideas?
A: Please, install this cab and start again fixOperaFlash. Send me back the new message. Thanks!
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Q: Doesn't work at all! Any ideas?
A: Sure, will try to help you. You need to use the feedback form, but don't forget to attach the files which I mention in it!
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Q: How to...
A: Check "HOW TO FOR DUMMIES" and "HOW TO VIDEOS" again.
Lac of time, but will try to keep this up to date.
Tried a couple of sites that I know to have Flash on them and none seem to work. FYI, running Opera 9.5 Build 16702 on WM6.1 on a Diamond 2 WVGA. I installed by running your exe from the Storage card (just in case that makes a difference)
Tried a couple of sites that I know to have Flash on them and none seem to work. FYI, running Opera 9.5 Build 16702 on WM6.1 on a Diamond 2 WVGA. I installed by running your exe from the Storage card (just in case that makes a difference)
I suppose that your Opera is not installed in the default \windows\opera9\ path. In that case (for now), you will have to run this tool from Opera's folder. This will be fixed when I have more time, sorry.
does this really enable flash without having to install flashlite? i just uninstalled my flashlite and launched your app and youtube no longer works... just goes back to how it was when i first got my htc diamond. i have the original build of opera on it... just to see how useful it would be.
On another note, is flash supposed to be working with flashlite for the oem opera? i think build 1907. or did juggallo flashlite cab make the changes for me?