Want to install Kali Linux On Android? You’re in the right place. But before diving in, let me make it clear that this tutorial is only for the non-rooted Termux users. Termux also allows the non rooters to install any type of linux distro on it. So for installing any Linux Distro we don’t need to root our android device at all.
Kali Linux, the well known paradise for hackers, is a very fine, open-source and free light weight operating system that comes a number of hacking tools pre-installed on it. And the most exciting part is, these tools are very easy to use once you know some basic bash commands.
Kali Linux on Termux Android – Non-Root
If you want to install kali linux or kali nethunter on android, read this article till the end. And follow the steps properly to Install the Kali Linux Operating System on your Android Devices without Root.
Video Tutorial on Installi Kali Linux on Android:
System Requirements For Installing Kali Linux on Android Termux
Before going to install this powerful operating system, you must aware of some must needed system requirements. Check the list given below if your android device meets the criteria.
- Minimum 3GB-4GB storage.
- Download and install F-DROID Application from the link below.
- Download and install Termux Application from F-DROID.
- Download and Install VNC VIEWER Application from Google Play Store.
I hope you understand the above requirements. Now let’s install Kali Nethunter on Android.
How To Install Termux From F-Droid?
The Kali Linux Operating System can only be installed once your android device has a Terminal Emulator installed on it. And here we have a free, open-source and powerful terminal emulator for android – Termux. So here are some easy simple steps to install this application on any android phone. Please follow the steps and install the application. And if you find these steps hard, you can also take help from the video tutorial given below.
- Open F-Droid Application. When you open this app for the first time it may take some time to load the apps and packages. Don’t worry! just wait and let it complete.
- After loading all the components of the application, go to the search bar, and search for the Termux Application & Install it.
How To Install Kali Linux GUI on Termux?
Once you install the termux application by following the above mentioned steps, then you are good to go for installing the Kali linux OS on your Android phone using the Termux Application.
- After installing the termux application from F-droid, open the termux app.
- Termux will also take some time to load some important packages & repositories. Simply wait a while and follow the following commands to install Kali Linux on Termux.
- You can copy the commands from this website and paste it on your terminal one by one.
Termux Commands To Install Kali Linux on Android
- First Update and Upgrade your Termux:
apt update && apt upgrade -y
- Next set up the Storage of your Termux:
termux-setup-storage
- Download & Install wget package on your Termux:
pkg install wget -y
- Download Kali Nethunter full package on your Termux: This command may show error sometimes. But you need to re-run the command. Keep trying once it works perfectly.
wget -O install-nethunter-termux https://offs.ec/2MceZWr
- Give permission to the file to install Kali Linux on Android:
chmod +x install-nethunter-termux
- Execute the installation file and install Kali Linux on Android: Now it is time to run the script to download Kali Nethunter finally. This will take some time to download according to your internet connection because total file size is 1.4 GB.
/install-nethunter-termux
- After Downloading and Extracting the file, it may ask for keeping the downloaded file save or not. Simply type y or n & continue.
- Next Command to Start the Kali Nethunter on your Android:
nethunter or nethunter -r
- In the above command, if you want to start your Kali Linux as a Non root user then go with the first one and if you wan to start you Kali linux as a Root user then enter the second command.
- Setting up Kex and VNC Server to Start the Kali Nethunter on your Android. Now set the Kex Password:
kex passwd
- Create your Kex password and verify it, then type n and continue.
- Start the VNC Server to Start the Kali Linux on Android:
kex &
Run Kali Linux On Android Using Termux and VNC Viewer
- Open the VNC Viewer Application to run Kali Linux on your Android. Then Click on the + Icon to create a new ComputerConnection.
- Fill the fields as shown above:
- localhost:<port number>
- Give a simple name to your computer.
- Then click on Create & then Connect. After that, you’ll be prompted to enter the Kex password to authenticate. Simply enter the password and continue.
- That’s all! You have successfully installed the Kali Linux Operating system or the Kali Nethunter on your Android Device. (as shown below)
Download F-Droid & VNC Viewer
How to Uninstall Kali Linux From Android?
For Uninstalling Kali Linux and Removing all the files of Kali Linux from your Mobile, use the following commands:
- Open the Termux Application.
- Enter the following command
rm rf*
The above command will completely remove all the files and folders of Kali Linux from your Termux as well as your Android device.
FAQs – Kali Linux on Android:
How to turn off kali Linux from Termux?
Exit the Termux app :: from the notification panel click on EXIT button. $ nethunter
It will start your kali Linux on android.How to access Kali Linux again after termux exit?
Open termux app. Enter the below command.
$ nethunter
It will start your kali Linux on android phone.How to start and stop vnc or kex after termux exits?
Open the termux app and follow the below commands.
$ nethunter
To start vnc or kex :
$ kex &
To stop vnc or kex :
$ kex stopHow to install packages via Terminal?
Make sure you are in the localhost (nethunter) mode.
Put that command to install any packages.
$ apt-get install (package name)
Example: I want to install git package so I will put like this :
$ apt-get install gitHow to fix the VNC Viewer connection failed?
If you are getting errors while connecting via vnc viewer. Then follow the below commands.
First exit Termux app.
Open Termux app again.
Turn on your localhost mode (on Kali Linux).
$ nethunter
Now first turn off the vnc server.
$ kex stop
Again tern on the vnc server.
$ kex &
Done! now try to connect again via vnc viewer. It will work.How to access Nethunter as a root user?
Exit termux. And open the termux app again. Now enter the command.
$ nethunter -r
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