Pdanet - For Linux

This isn't a solution, but it's the reality for many Linux users. They dual-boot Windows purely for the PDANet Windows client, which works flawlessly via USB. You download the Windows .exe , install it, connect your phone, and you’re online in seconds.

This is the easiest setup method, ideal if you only need web browsing capabilities through Firefox or Chromium-based browsers. pdanet for linux

This method uses the Android PDANet app to create a local proxy on your phone, which you then connect to from Linux. This isn't a solution, but it's the reality

On your Linux desktop (Ubuntu, Mint, Arch, etc.), connect to the DIRECT-WiFi SSID broadcast by your phone. Configure the Browser Proxy: Open Firefox and navigate to Settings > Network Settings . Select Manual proxy configuration . This is the easiest setup method, ideal if

EasyTether is PDANet's direct competitor, and unlike PDANet, they provide: