Some Android games not recognizing ethernet as a network connection

[toram23901]

Hi, I have a Minix X8-H and was trying out some games like Ashphalt 8. Anyway, I have my box connected through Ethernet since my house wired. But when I launch Ashphalt 8, it says that it HAS to download stuff over WiFi.

I switched it over to WiFi (which is not that strong in the basement) and away it went...downloading whatever it needed.

My question is: "Is this problem an Android app thing and/or is there something I can do on my Minix to have apps see Ethernet as a viable network connection as well?"

[marcd90]

I was hoping someone new the answer to this its stupid having to turn wifi on to install games

[Tim-APCR]

From what I remember from listening to one of my app developer friends, that decision is up to the individual game designer.

Since almost everything on Android is developed with a phone or tablet in mind, nothing really comes with a wired Ethernet connection. The app is going to look for the fastest connection possible, which in it's mind is going to be a choice between WiFi and cellular (which doesn't exist).

So to answer your question, I'm pretty sure this is an app thing.

Disclaimer: Not a programmer...even a little bit anymore. Anyone with experience coding is encouraged to correct me.

[mo123]

Here is the solution to everyone's problem.
Also install exposed framework and enable this module.

http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.lemonsqueeze.fakewificonnection

[toram23901]

Thanks for the replies....I'm going to look into that Fake Connection apk. I hate wasting the fact that I paid to get my house wired and having to revert back to WiFi.

[toram23901]

Just a quick note....The Fake WiFi app/hack is exactly what is needed for these Android TV boxes. If the standard Android environment only has WiFi and wireless data, this is not required...but for these Android boxes, I think this is a MUST. I'm sure there are tons of apps out there that for one reason or another will require a "Internet" connection that it recognizes...and that won't be Ethernet.

Thanks mo123