Android Tethering Setup on Linux (Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS)

If your Android phone's cellular plan supports tethering, you can connect it to your Linux device over USB to give Speedify an additional 4G/5G cellular connection. This article walks you through setting up USB tethering on Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS.

What You'll Need

• An Android phone with a cellular plan that supports tethering
• A USB cable to connect your Android phone to your Linux device
• A Linux device running Ubuntu or Raspberry Pi OS with Speedify installed

Let's Get Started

USB tethering with Android phones works automatically on Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS in most cases. If you're using a third-party tethering app such as PDANet or EasyTether, you may need to install additional software to support tethering on your Linux device, depending on which app you use.

Step 1

Plug your Android phone into your Linux device using a USB cable.

Step 2

On your Android phone, open Settings and navigate to Hotspot > USB Tethering and turn it on.

Within a few seconds, your Android phone should appear as a new internet connection interface inside Speedify.

Step 3

Once the connection appears in Speedify, you can adjust its Connection Settings, such as Priority, to control how Speedify uses that connection alongside your other internet connections.