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youtube flash video player doesn't work

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adly.rageh
adly.rageh
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youtube flash player doesn't work

and i can't download mp4 format from youtube

and when i install youtube flash video player i can't download mp4 format and mkv format appear

youtube flash player doesn't work and i can't download mp4 format from youtube and when i install youtube flash video player i can't download mp4 format and mkv format appear

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Happy112
Happy112
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Hi   !

YouTube uses   HTML5,   as far as I know.
Would you consider this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/simple-youtube-converter/

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Some websites do not allow downloads. However, a download manager/helper can bypass this.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for what you want.

Youtube currently uses the HTML5 player.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-common-audio-and-video-issues