Last tested: Ubuntu 22.04 / Android 13 – PdaNet 5.0.3 Disclaimer: Tethering methods that bypass carrier restrictions may violate your service agreement. Use at your own discretion.
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. How PdaNet Works on Linux PdaNet on Android (and iOS) creates a local proxy server on the phone when connected via USB. The computer’s browser or system is configured to send traffic through that proxy. pdanet on linux
What is PdaNet? PdaNet is a tethering application developed by June Fabrics. It allows you to share your smartphone’s internet connection (Wi-Fi, 4G/5G) with a computer via USB or Bluetooth. Its key advantage is bypassing carrier tethering restrictions – it hides tethered data to look like regular phone data. Last tested: Ubuntu 22
ip addr show If you see an interface like enp0s20f0u2 , note its IP. PdaNet’s proxy often listens on 192.168.49.1:8000 or 192.168.42.129:8000 . However, Linux users can still utilize PdaNet’s USB
To forward the port via ADB (more reliable):
| Solution | Method | Bypass Carrier | |----------|--------|----------------| | Native USB tethering | Built-in Android | ❌ | | easytether | CLI proxy | ✅ (paid) | | gnirehtet | Reverse tethering (USB) | ❌ | | ssh tunneling | SSH over USB | ❌ |
, easytether has a native Linux client and works more reliably than PdaNet’s proxy hack. Final Verdict PdaNet on Linux works, but it’s a workaround. If you already own PdaNet+ for Windows, you can reuse it on Linux via the proxy method. For new users seeking Linux-only tethering with carrier bypass, EasyTether or a VPN + native tethering may provide a smoother experience.