Android wired tether help

[stuckintheskull]

Well i just installed ubuntu 11.10 and im trying to use my phones internet connection but cant figure out how to connect the two. This is my first time working with linux so i am a noob at this. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

[Kevin108]

What tethering app are you trying to use?

[stuckintheskull]

Its called Easythether Pro. I downloaded the linux drivers to my phone then copied them to my desktop and tried installing them but it doesnt work. That's where im at right now. Not sure what im doing wrong.

[Kevin108]

After you install the "drivers" package, open a terminal and run:

easytether connect

Then connect your phone. Typically it is recommended to set your USB function to Charge Only.

[stuckintheskull]

My problem is i can't seem to get the drivers installed.

[Kevin108]

What happens when you double-click the drivers?

[stuckintheskull]

Nothing pops up. i've tried redownloading the drivers but the same thing happens.

[Kevin108]

Open a terminal:

cd Desktop
sudo dpkg -i easytether_0.7.2-1_i386.deb

[carbon333]

When I turn my tether on I just can see the new network and connect to it.

[stuckintheskull]

Dude you rock! Worked great. I left out "cd Desktop" before. Dumb mistake still learning. Thanks a lot.