How To Install Kali Linux On Android Without Root

In this article, we are going to learn about how we can install kali linx on non-rooted android devices/smartphone easily and turn them into hacking machines.

Let’s Get Started…

Kali Linux Installation Steps for Non-rooted Android Devices

1. Basic requirements

On our Android device, we must first instal Termux and Hacker’s Keyboard. These apps are available through the Google Playstore.

2. Setting Up Environment for Kali Linux Installation

The next step is to gather the packages we’ll need for the installation.

First, update and upgrade the system with :

$ pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

The next step is to configure our system such that we can access the files produced by Termux both within and outside of our current Termux session. This is possible with:

$ termux-setup-storage

Install the necessary packages after granting the necessary permissions using:

$ pkg install wget fish

Once done, we can proceed to the actual installation step.

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3. Fetching And Executing the Script

After that, we must get and run a script that will instal Kali Linux for us. To retrieve the script, Type:

$ wget https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-project/raw/master/nethunter-rootless/install-nethunter-termux

Now, we need to make the script executable and run it with:

$ chmod +x install-nethunter-termux

$ ./install-nethunter-termux

This will download the necessary files for Kali Linux installation on our Android smartphone. The script would collect about 1.5GB of files, so depending on your network speed, it may take a long time. You may even remove the rootfs file once the script has finished extracting it.

Once the script has finished, you can run Kali Nethunter from the CLI.

To Start Kali Linux in CLI mode, type:

$ nethunter

This would drop into a shell on Kali Linux. You can now use Kali Tools or check your OS with

$ cat /etc/os-release | grep “\bNAME=” NAME=”Kali GNU/Linux”

We have now successfully finished installing Kali Linux on our non-rooted Android device/Smartphone!

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Conclusion

Keep in mind that some programmes that need root rights cannot be used on non-rooted devices. When carrying out memory-intensive activities like password cracking and bruteforcing, this is still useful. The majority of modern mobile devices have powerful CPUs and lots of RAM, allowing us to bruteforce our way into systems or crack password hashes while still using the same features as a typical Android Devices/Smartphones.

FAQ – How to install kali linux on android 2025

Q1. Can I install Kali Linux on Android without rooting my phone?
Yes, you can! With tools like Kali NetHunter Rootless and Termux, it’s possible to run Kali Linux on your Android device without root. This method is safe and don’t void your phone’s warranty also.

Q2. What is Kali NetHunter Rootless?
Kali NetHunter Rootless is just a version of Kali Linux that is made for Android devices which are not rooted. It gives you most of the tools from full Kali distro and lets you do penetration testing and other stuff straight from mobile.

Q3. What things I need to get started?
You’ll need few things:

• Android device with at least 4GB RAM and around 8GB storage free.

• Termux app (better download from F-Droid for good support).

• A VNC viewer app (like RealVNC) if you want GUI (graphical interface).

Q4. How to install Kali Linux on Android?
Here’s the simple steps to follow:

1. Install Termux from F-Droid.

2. Open Termux and type this command to update:

   apt update && apt upgrade -y


3. Install required packages:

   pkg install wget curl proot tar -y


4. Download Kali installation script:

   wget -O install-nethunter-termux https://offs.ec/2MceZWr
chmod +x install-nethunter-termux
./install-nethunter-termux


5. After it’s done, just start it by:

   nethunter


If you want GUI, install a VNC server and connect using VNC viewer app.

Q5. Is this method safe or not?
Yes bro, it’s safe because it don’t need root. So your device warranty not affected. But still, better download all tools from official or trusted sources only.

Q6. What problems people mostly face?
Sometimes people face issues like installation fail or slow performance. Make sure your device have enough specs and follow all steps properly. That solve 90% problems.

Thanks for reading the article. We hope that this article will be worthful to you. See you in the next article.

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DISCLAIMER: This Article is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE only. Don’t use the given information for unethical activities. Your are the only responsible for your actions!