Tap OK to confirm you really want to change this setting:
So we'll change that setting first, then download the Flash installation file, then install it on the device direct from the file- aka " sideloading".
If you want to install an app like the Flash Player using an app installation file that you've dwnloaded, it won't let you do that - unless you change a default setting. The Nexus 7 is set up as standard to let users install apps only via the Google Play Store. (It's not really troubleshooting or fixing a bug, it's a workaround - for a situation that was deliberately intended by product suppliers.) So here's the best workaround to solve the problem of Flash not working on the Nexus 7.
The problem and background are at the very end, I imagine readers will want the howto first! How to install Flash on the Nexus 7 - the best way! I also explain how to install and use some alternative browsers, below. You'll also then need to install and use a compatible browser, as the Google Chrome browser that's provided as standard with the Nexus 7 won't play Flash movies or music etc, even after you've installed Flash.
(There's a risk that rooting may void your warranty.) I didn't need to install an older file Flash apk then update it to a newer one as mentioned here, it just worked with one file, the latest one. The tips below represent the easiest solution I've found to add or enable Flash quickly on your Nexus 7, without having to " root" your device (as eg this post suggests) or take any other more complicated steps, thanks to this helpful post and others I found.
This post gives step by step instructions for beginners on how to get Flash on your Nexus 7 so you can watch or listen to BBC iPlayer TV or radio, and play videos or music on other websites that require Flash like Demand Five or 4od (the ITV Player app does work on the Nexus 7 but the iPlayer app isn't compatible yet). It does not store any personal data.Some websites, like BBC iPlayer, won't work on your Google / Asus Nexus 7. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.