In 9 out of 10 cases, it usually doesn't work the first time.
It's certainly not rocket science! With the right determination, you can definitely manage to be part of the 1/10 ;)
The prerequisite is that you want to do it and don't give up right away at the first strip.
Watch 2-3 videos on YT, you'll already get some basic tips there. Buy decent paste + wallpaper smoother/wallpaper spatula and get started :)
Malervlies from Erfurt is probably one of the better-known brands, I used the 150 g which is relatively stiff. It could have been less. Otherwise, check out, for example, AS Meistervliestapete on eBay, with which I also had very good experiences and results...
Depending on the Q2 result, you don't need to putty anything else; just go over everything with a sander to smooth the surface and get rid of pimples, etc.
Apply primer, then later paste on the wall and put the Malervlies on. If all else fails and you don't succeed or like it, peel it off again without residue and consider alternatives. After all, you have nothing to lose?