JackGreenEarth

I set the manual ipv4 to 192.168.0.72, and it says it's connected - it doesn't have any 'activation of network connection failed' error messages, but it doesn't seem to actually have any internet either

This is bad idea. Phones are locked down and centrally controlled, even if the app is going to be FOSS and actually secure.

'Repent, Harlequin!' said the Ticktockman

I did do that, the same Ethernet cable gives internet to my other device, and it also worked while installing the OS on the same device, as I mentioned in the post.

I wouldn't know how to do that. Would I have to find out what specific IP to set it to, or would any random one work?

Thanks for the tip! So, just to clarify, you think that if I used an Ethernet female to USB2 male adapter, the drivers might work correctly? Might trying a different distro also work? I already tried Fedora and something else, maybe Manjaro? They didn't even get to the install screen, but maybe I should try some others that have newer drivers. Any recommendations?

Sorry, I'm quite new to this, but how do I check that?

Immediately after I installed Debian and before I booted into it? I guess I could try installing it again to see if the installer has internet still

tcpdump: unknown command

Probably a stupid question, but how can the crystals be 5d if oir universe is (at a meaningful scale) 4d?