It works at the full speed that wifi offers but you dont need a wifi network because wireless usb will create. You will also need to install the androidtools package for the adb tool and androidudev which sets up the correct. Discussion in android devices started by hiya83, dec 8, 2014. Step 1 download one click root and install it on your pc, mac, or linux computer step 2 move to your lg nexus 5 marshmallow 6. Some phones can share wifi connection by tethering. If you appreciate what i do and would like to shout me a beer. When i have my android phone in usb tethering mode and connect it to my linux netbook the system reports a new cdcether interface. How to fix usb tethering error in andr oidtablet usb tethering errorandroid usb tethering usb tethering not working. Now the procedure is not hard, i used to connect my xperia x10 and and my s3 just fine. This method converts the phone into a wireless router that will connect to the computer via wifi. It promises to bring a full, linux experience to mobile. With android 4 you can could access it in settings wireless and network more settings portable hotspot and tethering portable wifi. Usb tethering with a nexus 5 on linux nullteilerfrei.
My kid is on windows 8, but im on linux, so, the entire procedure is likely to be different. Android tether when the linux laptop wont connect to. Questions about usb tethering page 5 wifi pineapple. How to install linux openwrt on the netgear wndr4300sw surewest to use as a hotspot xfinitywifi repeater. Next step i enable usb debugging in developer options on the phone. How to tether your nexus 5 without your carrier knowing. I want to develop and debug nexus 5 with adt based on eclipse in windows 7 x64 as i connect nexus 5, it appears in windows in explorer, so i can transfer files tofrom nexus. Portable mobile wifi hotspot and usb tether allows you to share 3g4g internet. Then you can enable the embedded android usb tethering without many clicks. Wireless usb turns your device into a fullfledged network drive which you can access from any windows pc, mac or linux box.
Nexus 5lollipop how can i usb tether using the wifi on. How to fix usb tethering error in androidtablet youtube. I can not see option connect to access point, only the direct connection which does not provide internet sharing. Tethering via usb can result in extra charges on your mobile contract, depending on the type of agreement that you have with the operator. How to install kde plasma mobile linux on nexus 5 and 5x. I often use it to get an xp box online to download drivers or fixes. The pineapple connector app would not leave the prompt to tether despite usb tethering being enabled. Sitting on the ice to munich, im using my nexus 5 to open a wifi hotspot for my laptop. Usb tethering to a mate desktop linux pc does not work on my nokia 8 either but works fine with the same sim in a nokia 6 old model. Android nexus s usb tether with win7 problems microsoft. Heres how you can install kde plasma mobile linux on nexus 5 and 5x. Just yesterday i wandet to use my mobile nexus 5 android 5.
So i plug the thing in and i get the expected searching for drivers dialog. Share a mobile connection by tethering or hotspot on. But for those times you need to connect an xp system, its very handy. This page provides links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers oems, where you can download the appropriate usb. Strangely enough, ifup usb0 still tells me that this interface is. Step 1 download one click root and install it on your pc, mac, or linux computer step 2 move to your lg nexus 5 and enable usb debugging from the settings menu step 3 connect your lg nexus 5 to your computer via usb cable step 4 run the one click root software and wait for the rooting process to be completed. I am trying to share my 3g internet connection from my nexus 4 running android 5. Root the nexus 6p or nexus 5x on windows, mac, or linux the foolproof guide how to. Tether an unrooted droid x to mac os x with no apps how to.
Android smartphone usb tethering linux mint 11 howtoforge. When you enter the softmodder realm by rooting your nexus 5, you open up an exciting world of possibilities and deep customizations for your device. This tutorial shows you how to use your smartphones network to access the internet on your computer by linking them with a usb cable. Now, with this combination, i cannot get usb tethering to work. Connect the phone to your computer via usb the usb connection mode phone portal, memory card or charge only is not important, but please note that you will not be able to change the usb mode during tethering enable the tethering option from your phone. Nexus 5 driver adb and fastboot installation guide. Get usb tethering from android device to work on debian 8 super.
Android tether when the linux laptop wont connect to wifi but the phone does. All you do is connect phone to wifi, then connect to computer via usb, then in settings tethering and portable hotspot turn on usb tethering. You need a linux system with root access, rooted android phone and usb cable. The widget is active when the app is running and usb is connected. Openbsd appears to have the cdce and cdcef drivers which might be relatively easy to port to freebsd.
I switched from the nexus 5 to the 6p yesterday and discovered that my grandfathered unlimited data plan was of not much use now because the wifi hotspot functionality has to be activated through the carrier on the 6p. Nexus 5 with os that allows usb tethering lineageos 14. I found the ip of the pineapple via ssh from a laptop plugged in via the male usb, but also found i could find it via port scanning on the phone. On android phone i have turned on bluetooth tethering and paired my nexus 5 with my windows 8. This document mentions configurations required to build sailfish os for nexus 5 hammerhead.
For me it stopped working since i updated my nexus 5 to lollipop. Among other things, it gives you the ability to flash custom roms which, individually, act as entirely different operating systems that can vastly alter your user experience. I would suggest you to download and install the latest drivers for the samsung. Ill check it out on my s3 to see how it works, only im not on windows. How to usb tether your android device to your macwithout. Its minimalistic design provides a soft touch rear finish and a high glass front. Tethered my desktop to wifi through phone since nexus 4. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality.
This article is about how to tether your android smartphone with linux mint 11 and similar operating systems via usb, meaning how to use your smartphones network to access the internet on your computer by linking them with a usb cable. Tethering is a way to access the internet via cell phone, either by wifi, bluetooth or usb cable wifi. Yes, if you have a pc or maclunux you can have tethering working from your new and. With other android phones nexus 5, a new network interface appears when usb tethering is activated, but not with the nokia 6. Then download the always free easy tether tablet app to your android tablet. Is there any rom that doesnt have the tethering block. I was able to get nearly 15mbps downloads and around 5. You c an use your phones mobile data to connect another phone, tablet, or computer to the internet. At this moment nexus 5 is the best device to use convergence when ubuntu touch is installed on it.
The devices stayed connected but no internet connection. Wireless usb lets you access your android device from any computer no more hassle with cables, no driver installation and no wifi access point necessary. Hotspot and usb tethering are not working after flashing nethunter nougat kernel for nexus 5x so ive been messing around with installing nethunter on my nexus 5x. How to install linux openwrt on the netgear wndr4300sw. But today pdanet just is missing up for some reason. Whenever the phone is connected to a computer or laptop via a usb cable the aplication automatically turns on. Hadk should be followed as it is and this document should be referred only to learn about build configurations specific to nexus 5.
Clockworkmod tether is a usb tether solution for mac, windows, and linux that. Firstly i found the unofficial nougat build for my device with modified kernel and after i flashed it,wifi hotspot is showing error and is not starting. Android nexus s usb tether with win7 problems specs. Right, im trying to connect my nexus 5 to my laptop for usb tethering and media transfer.
Ok i did this with nexus 5, the day you dropped this it was perfect. Wifi hotspot tethering worked just fine on the nexus 5. This is not necessary for linux, vista, or windows 7. If youre still hoping for an opensource, linux based android os, kde plasma mobile is a good option. Tethering through usb you can share your mobile data connection with your computer via usb. Turn your nexus one smartphone into a wifi hotspot. Use a blackberry bold 9650 as a tethered 3g modem on a pc how to. When i enable usb tethering, i get a new entry in ifconfig output. Hello to everybody, if necessary move this thread in the right place. Connecting it via usb and activating usb tethering did something in network manager but did not connect. I know when i had my nexus 4 some roms had it where you could tether as much as you wanted to and tmovile couldnt block it. Install oem usb drivers if you are developing on windows and want to connect a device for testing, then you need to install the appropriate usb driver. Tether your nexus 5 without your carrier knowing how to. General is it possible to share pclaptop internet connection via usb cable.
Reverse tethering of several android devices via usb. The only app that actually was working was pdanet when i tether to my laptop then make my laptop into a hotspot. Now i can tether but i flashed android m on nexus 5 and i cant redo cause it says original file saved as a. Attempting to connect nexus 5 via usb tethering to internet. Its a forked version of ubuntu touch that brings a kde mobile os to the nexus 5 and 5x. Then you can mount as storage first, install the driver, then unmount and enable usb tethering. I havent tried a usb tether, but builtin portable hotspot works a treat. Trying to get usb tethering on the nexus s working with w7, but having problems. Rooted android device with usb tethering capability.