Chrome extension to load USYD Echo360 videos without Flash

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Version
1.3.3
Update
June 25, 2019
Size
187KiB
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Users
250
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
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USYD Echo360 Loader Extension

Update: USYD has updated Echo360 and no longer uses Flash, so this extension is no longer required. It will remain published with a link to the source code.

Loads USYD Echo360 videos without Flash using the native player.

Includes playback speed controls, thumbnail seeking, and instructions to download the video using ffmpeg.

This extension’s source code is available at https://github.com/notseenee/echo360loader if you want to extend it to your university’s Echo360 system.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "USYD Echo360 Loader", "version": "1.3.3", "description": "Chrome extension to load USYD Echo360 videos without Flash", "author": "Sidney Alcantara", "icons": { "16": "icon/icon16.png", "48": "icon/icon48.png", "128": "icon/icon128.png" }, "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icon/icon16.png", "24": "icon/icon24.png", "32": "icon/icon32.png" } }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://view.streaming.sydney.edu.au/*"], "js": ["redirect.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "matches": ["http://delivery.streaming.sydney.edu.au/*/echo_ipad.htm*"], "js": ["preventRedirect.js", "echo360.js", "hls.js", "contentScript.js"], "css": ["style.css"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "permissions": [ "declarativeContent" ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install USYD Echo360 Loader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install USYD Echo360 Loader extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install USYD Echo360 Loader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install USYD Echo360 Loader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download USYD Echo360 Loader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a USYD Echo360 Loader extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the USYD Echo360 Loader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the USYD Echo360 Loader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the USYD Echo360 Loader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for USYD Echo360 Loader extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the USYD Echo360 Loader extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download USYD Echo360 Loader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install USYD Echo360 Loader extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the USYD Echo360 Loader extension file

Select and download the USYD Echo360 Loader extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the USYD Echo360 Loader extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your USYD Echo360 Loader extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the USYD Echo360 Loader extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install USYD Echo360 Loader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Acorus T (ID: 000000567f85476f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/08/2022 Can you plz modify this to can change the web url manually? I am from UQ and I think I really need this extension. Help.....

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Taha S (ID: 000000ff845f855d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2018 Absolute cham🅱️ion, saved my life

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Hillman Yoga (ID: 000000f50bc0bbcf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2018 Very nice. Very helpful man, Can suggest a few improvements but tbh its fine as it is: Maybe when you hover over the time bar it can show what time you're jumping to. Also a +- 5 second f(x) would be mad.

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Travis (ID: 0000006f210b79a0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2018 GOAT MVP right here

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Abdullah Alrafi (ID: 0000005adadbde06) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2018 You are a legend of unprecedented magnitude.Keep it up.