I noticed this option in the developer settings in the Android M preview, and it got me thinking. I know it says it's for faster network switching, but perhaps one can make an app similar to Samsung's Download Booster, or a better network switcher (if WiFi drops below 100 kbps, switch to cell or via versa; or set to prioritize cell data but still be connected to Wi-Fi)
I know in previous versions of android, the OS closed the cell data connection if WiFi was connected, making it impossible for an app to send data over the cell connection until WiFi was disconnected.
I can't look too much into it right now as I'm working double full time during summer. Once school starts I can tinker with it more.
My main motivation is when going from WiFi to WiFi to cell, etc on a hangouts call, the switch ends the call. Or when I go out to my car, the phone stays connected to WiFi, but the speed is worse than dialup, so it should switch to cell at that point.
Thoughts?
I know in previous versions of android, the OS closed the cell data connection if WiFi was connected, making it impossible for an app to send data over the cell connection until WiFi was disconnected.
I can't look too much into it right now as I'm working double full time during summer. Once school starts I can tinker with it more.
My main motivation is when going from WiFi to WiFi to cell, etc on a hangouts call, the switch ends the call. Or when I go out to my car, the phone stays connected to WiFi, but the speed is worse than dialup, so it should switch to cell at that point.
Thoughts?