Question 1

How do I change the banner message in EFInternetIndicator?

Accepted Answer

Customize the message by passing parameters to startMonitoringInternet(), such as setting the 'message' argument to your desired text, as shown in the example with 'No magic on internet here :('. This allows easy localization or contextual updates.

Question 2

Does EFInternetIndicator work with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

No, EFInternetIndicator is designed for UIKit and requires conforming to the InternetStatusIndicable protocol in UIViewController subclasses. For SwiftUI, you'd need to wrap it in a UIViewControllerRepresentable or seek an alternative library.

Question 3

EFInternetIndicator vs ReachabilitySwift – which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

EFInternetIndicator builds on ReachabilitySwift to add visual UI components, while ReachabilitySwift only provides network status detection. Choose EFInternetIndicator for quick visual feedback; use ReachabilitySwift if you need raw network data without UI or want more control.

Question 4

How can I test EFInternetIndicator without a real device?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the library has a known issue where it doesn't work on the iOS Simulator, so testing requires a physical device. Consider using network link conditioner tools on devices or mocking network states in code as workarounds.

Question 5

Can I use EFInternetIndicator in a background service or thread?

Accepted Answer

The library is focused on view controller-based monitoring for foreground UI updates. For background tasks, you might need to extend it or use ReachabilitySwift directly to handle network changes outside of view controllers.

Question 6

How to handle custom actions when the network reconnects?

Accepted Answer

EFInternetIndicator primarily provides visual feedback. To trigger programmatic actions, you may need to subclass or modify the library, or integrate it with other networking libraries that offer callback mechanisms for status changes.

Question 7

Is EFInternetIndicator still maintained and updated?

Accepted Answer

Check the GitHub repository for recent activity, as the README shows badges for CI and versioning, but no recent updates are mentioned. The library supports iOS 8.3+, which may lag behind newer iOS features.

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