I have exactly the same problem. I'm not sure if this helps in sorting out this bug, but the following worked for me:
> aptitude install pepperflashplugin-nonfree > update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree --install I saw these steps on this site: https://wiki.debian.org/PepperFlashPlayer/Installing -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1336691 Title: ERROR: failed to retrieve status information from google To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pepperflashplugin-nonfree/+bug/1336691/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
