Linux Use Internet From Android – Step-by-step Guide

GNU/Linux Android USB Internet Tethering Connection Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-step How to Access Internet from Android Phone on GNU/Linux Desktops.

And to Access Internet from Android is a very useful Solution in case you can’t do it directly from Linux.

So, specifically when you need to Install the Wifi Network Interface Drivers or other Software but you are Offline.

1. 1. Enabling USB Tethering

   Now to Enable USB Internet Tethering
   (The below Steps vary depending on which version of Android you have)
   First, your Phone must to be Connected by the Cable to the Linux Computer.
   Then on Pop-up choose “Allow“:

   
   Access Android Settings and select Connections:
   
   Again “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering“:
   
   Last, Slide on the USB Tethering:
   
   You should be Done! :)
   But in case the connections still doesn’t works then see the Next Step for a Manual Setup!

2. 3. Connecting Manually

   Now in case of Issue to Connect Manually to Internet
   Try, with:

   sudo ip address

   And then:

   sudo dhclient

   Finally, to Test the Internet Connection on Command Line with Ping:

   ping -c 3 google.com

   

   How to Quick-Start with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Console Linux QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on GNU/Linux Terminal.