Flash player is a media application and Internet browser plug-in developed by Adobe. The software add-on enables support for online media such as Web animation, graphics and digital video. While most smartphones are optimized for on-the-go Web browsing, few are compliant with the Flash platform. The Virgin Mobile line of products includes devices manufactured by Samsung, BlackBerry, LG and Kyocera. Although none of these smartphones come with native support for Flash, users can activate playback for the media by downloading and installing a third-party app. An app is specialized software that is specifically engineered to run on mobile devices.
Instructions
1. Identify the model of your Virgin Mobile phone. Consult the user manual to identify the mobile device's operating system.
2. Research a Flash player app that is supported by the smartphone's operating system.
3. Turn on the Virgin Mobile phone and launch the mobile device's Internet browser. Access the website to download the Flash player app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the app on your mobile device.
4. Load a Web page with Flash. If the media streams, then the Flash player app has been successfully installed onto the mobile device.
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