Install Kali NetHunter On Your Android Device
Tags: kali, nethunter, hacking, android
Published: 2024-04-10 15:27:13

## What is Kali?
Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution that is maintained by Offensive Security. It was developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns. Kali Linux is a specially designed OS for network analysts, Penetration testers, or in simple words, it is for those who work under the umbrella of cybersecurity and analysis.

## Kali on android!
Exploring and working with Kali Linux is great but having it on your android device is exuberating. We can achieve this by following the steps below

## My device
I have used a OnePlus 7  GM-1901 256 GB storage 8 GB RAM mobile phone with a Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor. This ran android 12 earlier.

## Why  OnePlus 7?
1. It was on the Nethunter recommended hardware list  

2. It was easily available.

3. I already had an OnePlus 7 and was happy with the service 
   and assistance. My device bricked once and i went to the 
   oneplus service center to get it fixed and they fixed the 
   software for free.

4. It was one of the affordable phones in the pre used 
   market.

5. The device firmware was provided by OnePlus Community.

## How to install NetHunter on your android device

Important Repository 
Note: You got to get the versions of the rom right dont ever mess this up here are some of the softwares that i used which may be of help to you.


1) Roms (Links) 
2) Magisk to root your device
3) OnePlus Local Update for Android :- To downgrade
4) TWRP custom bootloader
5) msmdownload (to recover from bricking issues) 
6) Nethunter 

Summary of steps 

1. OEM unlock the boot loader If you are on Android12 
   downgrade to 11 
2. Root the device 
3. Install Nethunter 
 
Detailed Steps below 

[1. Downgrade your android device to android 11 or lesser.
   (This step is to be followed only if you have a phone with 
   android version 12 or above In my case I had an android 
   12 running device and had to downgrade it to android 10.)
](https://dev.to/sampreeth/downgrade-your-android-device-to-android-10-3jhg-temp-slug-7720644)   
2. [Root your android device](https://dev.to/sampreeth/root-your-android-device-fac-temp-slug-6773951).

3. Install Kali NetHunter.



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In this post you will be successfully be able to perform the third step(installing kali nethunter) 


1. Visit store.nethunter.com and download the apk 
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2. Head to "Downloads" in your local storage and click on NetHunterStore.apk
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3. You will get a popup asking you to confirm installation of applications from unknown sources. Click on "ok".

4. Go to NetHunter store and search for NetHunter.

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5. Download and Install :
         1. NetHunter Terminal Kali Linux
         2. NetHunter KeX bVNC customized for NetHunter KeX
         3. NetHunter NetHunter installer, updater, and 
            interface for Kali Linux on Android.

6.Open NetHunter Terminal and type the following commands:
   1. pkg install tsu
   2. apt install wget
   3. wget -o install-nethunter-termux 
      https://offs.ec/2MceZWr
   4. sudo apt install nethunter
   5. nethunter
   6. nethunter kex passwd(give a password for kex)
   7. nethunter kex &

7. Remember the port number eg 5901
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8. Open NetHunter Kex application that we installed from the 
   NetHunter store earlier and enter the password given to 
   kex earlier under the VNC password textbox.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/hros5uh5hbln3e7qhdko.jpeg)

9. After entering the password click on open VNC 

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10. Enjoy your Kali android.

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