Getting my .swf file to work on all mobile phones

by UserNewhere

Posted: 10 years ago 11 replies

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Hi everyone - I was wondering as to how do I get my .swf flash file to work on all mobile phones.

I have a coming soon webpage that works fine on the server for computers, laptops, and PS3 but when I try to view it on any phone device, it does not work. Is there a way to view the flash file on phone devices with all of the interaction button coding intact?

#file #mobile #phones #swf #work

OnlineStoreHelp

10 years ago

Originally Posted by UserNewhere

It won't work on IOS devices. Apple does not support flash in their devices so you are out of luck. Your three choices are:

Have the flash converted to Javascript which will work on mobile devices

Create a mobile website that will detect a smartphone or tablet and display that web page.

Or the best bet:

Create a modern page that will work on all devices. Hopefully this is an old site and not one that was created recently but for landing pages, no no on Flash.

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Beatinest 10 years ago

Like OnlineStoreHelp said, no dice on iOS. Convert it to something else or use a different technology.
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UserNewhere 10 years ago

@ Online Store - How do I convert the .swf flash page to javascript?
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- Bjarne Eldhuset 10 years ago
  
  Would it be better to convert it to HTML 5?
  
  If so, there is this:
  Free Flash to HTML5 Online Converter
  
  (haven't tried it myself)
  
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  OnlineStoreHelp 10 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Bjarne Eldhuset
  
  Would it be better to convert it to HTML 5?
  
  If so, there is this:
  Free Flash to HTML5 Online Converter
  
  (haven't tried it myself)
  
  Not 100% sure since a lot of people are still on old browsers that don't support html5 but I am not sure if those old browsers support javascript.
  
  Either way it looks like the OP figured it out. Thoughts on Javascript?
  
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UserNewhere 10 years ago

Thank you all for your help.....I found this link to work well with converting .swf flash files to HTML 5 Swiffy:

https://www.google.com/doubleclick/studio/swiffy/

And it still keeps all of my actionscript coding intact.
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UserNewhere 10 years ago

Also from what seen on youtube.com....you can also convert .swf files into HTML5 swiffy using adobe flash professional CC:

Convert Flash to HTML5 with Swiffy and "Toolkit...
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UserNewhere 10 years ago

Hey guys I got another question......Is there a way to tell an ftp server to load an alternate HTML webpage? Example: load "home1.html" only on computers and laptops and have "home2.html" load on cell phone devices only.
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webdeveloperindia 10 years ago

Hi UserNewhere!
This is not possible to run .swf file in all mobile devices because lot of devices now days does not support flash.
You can use jquery or gif animations instead.
I am telling you because I am working as Mobile developer.
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Jtraits 10 years ago

No .swf , that's ''old'' and not compatible with iOS (apple shennanigans) . Those 2 options that OnlineStoreHelp mentioned are the best
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- susamsmith 10 years ago
  
  Replace swf as gif animation is a good idea. I saw this guide on youtube.
  Good luck.
  
  How to Convert SWF to GIF without Quality...
  
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