After connecting via USB, check the phone’s USB interface (usually usb0 or rndis0 ):
On Android: Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging (enable).
While PdaNet has native clients for and macOS , there is no official Linux client . However, Linux users can still utilize PdaNet’s USB tethering mode using a proxy method.
Last tested: Ubuntu 22.04 / Android 13 – PdaNet 5.0.3
While there is no official native client for PdaNet on Linux, you can still use it by leveraging its mode and a proxy configuration. PdaNet functions as a proxy server (typically at 192.168.49.1:8000 ), allowing Linux users to bypass carrier tethering limits without a dedicated Linux desktop app. How to Use PdaNet on Linux (Step-by-Step) 1. Enable WiFi Direct on Android Open the PdaNet+ app on your Android device. Check the box for WiFi Direct Hotspot .
Now route your traffic through localhost:8000 .
To forward the port via ADB (more reliable):