This tutorial is for Ubuntu 10.04 users who want to tether their iPhone 4 (software version 4.2.1). No jailbreak needed! You have two options - you can tether through USB, or tether through Bluetooth.
Tethering through USB
Add PPA repository to your synaptic repositories.
This step must be done using the terminal. Type "sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pmcenery/ppa
Update.
Type "sudo apt-get update".
Install the driver and needed dependencies.
Type "sudo apt-get install gvfs ipheth-utils".
Turn on tethering option on your iPhone 4.
After the installation is finished, turn on the tethering option on your iPhone 4. Plug in the USB cable adapter. A two-way arrow will appear on the top right corner of your screen as well as a tethering message on your iPhone. You are now connected to the internet.
Note
- Ubuntu must be installed on your system's hard drive for this to work.
- Installed it many times over and it Works!
Tethering through Bluetooth
You'll need to install a new Bluetooth manager from the Blueman Project.
Open terminal window & add ppa to the repository.
Type "sudo add-apt-repository ppa:blueman/ppa".
Perform an update.
Type "sudo apt-get update".
Install the driver.
Type "sudo apt-get install blueman".
Close the terminal and pair your iPhone to your PC.
Once installation is done, close the terminal. Select System > Prefrences > Bluetooth Manager and begin pairing your iphone to your pc.
Note
- You may need to restart your PC.
- On my system, it didn't work (Remastered Ubuntu 10.04). Kindly post any comments regarding this post.
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