I have had a suspicion that the Fire 7 is hardcoded to recognise WiFi only for OTA updates and account registration etc. So I reset the device, set Amazon registration for later and did not join my local WiFi network. Plugged in my OTG Ethernet, opened a browser in Silk and went to BBC to confirm connectivity.
Since my device updated automatically the other day, even after a reset for this exercise the build is still FIRE OS 5.0.1 which is to be expected. I am unable to test if OTA updates will still kick in automatically when using OTG Ethernet?
Amazon account Registration is hardcoded to look for a WiFi connection only. Attempting to register with Ethernet does not work, the device simply prompts to join a WiFi network. [A Network Connection is required to complete this task. Please connect to a WiFi network].
System Updates button when pressed searches for an update - as there are currently no new updates again I am unable to test if this would automatically kick in via OTG Ethernet.
OK in the long run it is not feasible for the device to stay tethered via an ethernet cable, but it shows that the Fire 7 is expecting specific network tasks to automatically and manually to be carried by WiFi. Even though OTG Ethernet is working the device is simply not expecting it to be there!
As it currently stands I not going to join my device to my Amazon account again. Will leave it as standalone and install Google via the APKs that sd_Shadow so kindly pointed everyone in the right direction. Would be interesting to see if the next System Update is ignored if connected via OTG Ethernet.
Since my device updated automatically the other day, even after a reset for this exercise the build is still FIRE OS 5.0.1 which is to be expected. I am unable to test if OTA updates will still kick in automatically when using OTG Ethernet?
Amazon account Registration is hardcoded to look for a WiFi connection only. Attempting to register with Ethernet does not work, the device simply prompts to join a WiFi network. [A Network Connection is required to complete this task. Please connect to a WiFi network].
System Updates button when pressed searches for an update - as there are currently no new updates again I am unable to test if this would automatically kick in via OTG Ethernet.
OK in the long run it is not feasible for the device to stay tethered via an ethernet cable, but it shows that the Fire 7 is expecting specific network tasks to automatically and manually to be carried by WiFi. Even though OTG Ethernet is working the device is simply not expecting it to be there!
As it currently stands I not going to join my device to my Amazon account again. Will leave it as standalone and install Google via the APKs that sd_Shadow so kindly pointed everyone in the right direction. Would be interesting to see if the next System Update is ignored if connected via OTG Ethernet.
