Android does not support CDC Ethernet due to a naming issue with network interfaces. It only recognizes interfaces named ethX, while CDC Ethernet drivers use usbX.
Users need to root their devices to change the interface name regex if they want it to support CDC Ethernet.
Android's Ethernet support is limited and manufacturers don't frequently provide lists of supported adapters, making compatible hardware hard to find.
For newer Android devices, Google provides a common kernel and configuration for supported devices can be found in the kernel source.
Plug and play support for USB ethernet adapters on Android requires a specific matching chipset, typically one sold by the phone manufacturer.
Android supports USB ethernet adapters but potential issues arise from interface recognition due to naming conventions in the system's configuration.
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