HTC Hero does USB tethering on Ubuntu

Posted on September 4th, 2009 at 9:37
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The user guide of the HTC Hero explains that Windows users can do tethering through the (Windows-only) HTC Sync software. I assumed that tethering on Ubuntu would be impossible without rooting the phone - just like any other Android device - but I was wrong.

It turns out that USB tethering on Ubuntu is even easier than on Windows

  1. Plug in the USB cable.
  2. Enable "Menu > Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile Network Sharing".

NetworkManager automatically detects the device and establishes a network connections. Cool!

On September 4th, 2009 frank (not verified) said:

i had already seen the option as well, but it's greyed out when not connected apperantly. have you tried doing that over bluetooth as well?

On September 4th, 2009 litrik said:

I did try that over bluetooth but it does not work. (Neither does HTC Sync on Windows BTW.)

On October 16th, 2009 DaWaBZ94 (not verified) said:

Worked straight ! (Tested under WinXP)

Was worrying abt rooting my phone and going through complicated steps

So simple that way

Thank you very much !

On October 20th, 2009 K (not verified) said:

This solution may not be available on all HTC (Android) devices. This feature will be unavailable if the carrier decides so.

On November 13th, 2009 online essay (not verified) said:

Hmm! Perfect. I'm about to change windows to ubuntu. I just still not sure, but that's great information. It makes me feel stronger with my wiling.

On January 2nd, 2010 quqdk (not verified) said:

It worked straight away, with the HTC Tattoo aswell.

On January 22nd, 2010 amias (not verified) said:

it will be greyed out if you dont have a 3g signal or have turned 3g off .
can confirm that t-mobile uk contract phones let you do this

On January 30th, 2010 Anonymous (not verified) said:

It didnt work like that for my phone.. got Error 67.. i tried the other way and it worked great and fast.. look up guide tethering on htc hero

On February 1st, 2010 Anonymous (not verified) said:

I had the 67 error also. I had to do the following to get it to work for windows xp. I turned off mobile network. Change my mode of operation settings to 1x. plugged usb into laptop. turned on mobile network and right away turned on mobile network sharing. Sometime you have to turn mobil network and sharing on and off a few times to get it to work. I using it right now. works great.

On February 11th, 2010 aicastell (not verified) said:

With Ubuntu version do you have? I have tested with Ubuntu 8.10 and it does not recognizez the HTC Hero device when connecting it via USB. Does something know with kernel modules should be installed? Thanks in advance!

On February 11th, 2010 litrik said:

You might want to read Setting up a Device for Development. It explains how to make sure Ubuntu detects your Android device.

On March 5th, 2010 Anonymous (not verified) said:

I tried it with Hero and Ubuntu 9.10; but, I get the error 67. Any suggestions? :\