[MCPE-22738] "Need to have WI-i-Fi" error when running on mobile hotspot Created: 18/Jun/17  Updated: 26/Jun/17  Resolved: 26/Jun/17

Status: Resolved
Project: Minecraft (Bedrock codebase)
Component/s: None
Affects Version/s: 1.1.0.55
Fix Version/s: None

Type: Bug
Reporter: Hans Buurman
Resolution: Works As Intended Votes: 0
Labels: None

Confirmation Status: Unconfirmed
Platform: Phone - Android - Samsung Other (Specify in description)

 Description   

Using mobile phone (Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge) as mobile hotspot (no other wifi available).
Run game 1.1.0 on tablet (Google Nexus 7 2013, wi-fi client of phone), start world.
Start game 1.1.0 on phone, Play > Friends > LAN-games > (game on tablet).

Expect: To join the game world on the tablet.

Instead:
Error message: "You need to have a Wi-Fi connection to be able to play with friends".
Cannot connect to friend.

I can run my own world.



 Comments   
Comment by Hans Buurman [ 26/Jun/17 ]

How do I Close the Issue?

Comment by Hans Buurman [ 26/Jun/17 ]

Your suggestions worked, Dr Awesome and Mega_Spud. Thanks!

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 20/Jun/17 ]

Does enabling cellular data in the setting resolve this issue for you?

Comment by [MCPE Mod] Dr.Awesome4333 [ 19/Jun/17 ]

As a work around please go to settings -> profile -> use cellular data to enable play over this netwoek.

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