Gday @ekill13 , Welcome to the community!
I'm unfamiliar with XDE, But i do believe KDE/Zorin connect is now compatible with both Apple & android devices,
Can also be installed on Zorin Lite.Zorin Connect the easy method
Also here:Zorin Connect missing from Pro 16 lite - #3 by Aravisian
On that note, KDE is also compatible with other phone Connect app's.
As far as the XDE app not opening , Unless someone comes online that is familiar with XDE, you could try searching the XDE/Linux setup.
Hope this may help,
Keep us informed.
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I did find something called LXDE i assume it's the same?
As pointed out by @Aravisian My mistake with the LXDE please ignore this, Ty Aravisian.