How to install Kali Linux on Android | 2024 No Root: Transform any Android into a Hacking BEAST

In this guide, we'll show you how to install Kali Linux on an Android device without root access.
With Kali Linux installed, you'll be able to transform any Android device into a powerful hacking tool. From Android malware analysis to full system penetration, this video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with ethical hacking on Android!
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[@zirdwayne6639]

You Deserve Thousands or Millions of subscribers bro i mean look at that quality of the video its so fireeee🥵 and the setup of your desktop is cool tho!🥶 and btw u just earned a new sub!

[@WJPearce_]

Thank you so much!

[@zirdwayne6639]

@@WJPearce_ and btw bro do i really need root and superuser to acces Hijacker ?

[@FtE1]

@@zirdwayne6639 no

[@HauntedLight]

I can't go past chmod +x install-nethunter-termux the command wond do.anything help please?

[@mrnlng]

What should I do when I first paste in the link (its correct, I've checked) and it says CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE "wget": library "libssl.so.3" not found: needed by main executable. What do I do?

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

Having the same issue.

[@mrnlng]

@@nijaljiggetts4749 just had a look, and it looks like you need to run 'pkg apt update' or something like that. Just update the database after installing wget. Hope this helps.

[@reverse_shell]

pkg install openssl

[@meblem4295]

I have the same problem, tell me if you have solution

[@mjhosty3648]

Dont know if you fixed it but "pkg update" should do the trick

[@y2099_]

the first couple of times I installed this I could open the firefox browser and download a background for my Kali, now I always get the error "network manager is not running" maybe some help with this? thnx.

[@insppiroreal]

Hello Pearce, what if I need to have root access on Kali. It keeps asking for my password but it's not working. How do I fix this?

[@AbdullahMirza2piR]

Works but I don't have internet inside the DE

[@codydietrich4246]

Your the man

[@YashMeshram16]

it took 1 hour to extract rootfs

[@matthewharley6061]

Thanks for posting this, was getting a little worried.

[@wantedgaming856]

Bro will it run on lenevo tab 4 10 2gb 64 gb storage 😐

[@WJPearce_]

Sorry, I’m not sure it works on Lenovo tablets for some reason.

[@akyaiii]

i love you

[@wordsandtricks1]

How do you only have 16 subs?! Really high quality video.

[@simonkindlen322]

Yes why only 16? Such a clear and easy video to follow.

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[@michaelbmw1931]

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[@crazyreactions3965]

When i try to install ia says fe does not exist wtf

[@rtony209]

Dude this guys the man. Bless this channel. luv ya guy! Keep doin the do

[@haileymerkle1787]

When I type the

[@DevBahiyaa]

Same problem

[@antwarior]

I keep getting the repository is in maintenance or its down error, can't get past that part

[@strongophirians]

How do you connect internet? I've installed Kali on my android but I can't access internet

[@flocint8306]

This needs a response Mr.Pearce,

[@jasonpitcher6424]

I cannot get this to work. Everytime I run install, it ends with the same failure: kali-arm64/etc/resolv.conf: no such file or directory I've completely wiped the tablet 3 times and tried again from scratch with the same results.

[@varietygaming357]

It doesn't work ... even after giving permissions (chmod +x) still get permission denied

[@Mmotley93]

after typing Kex i get (No matching VNC server running this user). How do i fix this because i can't log into Nethunter Kex?

[@gesaldana6]

Same issue, you solved it?

[@shemar7520]

It's not working, I use a Samsung A02 and the for the second command (pkg install wget) it's always a error when I put that in..... how would a go about fixing this

[@marajruno]

Same issue

[@emimuzur3920]

RUN apt-get update

[@emimuzur3920]

@@marajruno RUN apt-get update

[@diygabeee1679]

@@emimuzur3920 still the same thing

[@tyjohnston5889]

apt-get install upgrade

[@jareddegler1780]

Chmod +x install-nethunter-termux did not work

[@faridmikiyev7943]

Just ignore it and go on

[@BluesStraightFromTheHarp]

Thank you! I’m an older learner, having lived with some physical disabilities for over a decade. This is my way back to being able to provide for my loved ones and my own purpose…both lost after I was shot. I really can’t thank you enough for sharing your experience with me and everyone else. Truly grateful. Subbed! Be well in all you do! Ian

[@sebiumeker]

In a word, fabulous! I've been running kali with WSL2, now I can run it on Android. Thank you!

[@WJPearce_]

Thank you!

[@sebiumeker]

OOPS. I spoke too soon. The install-nethunter-termux script fails on my system with this error message: "line 360: kali-arm64/etc/resolv.conf: no such file or directory" after the root file download is finished and the script has issued the message "Configuring Nethunter for Termux ..." I'm running a Lenovo P12 with Android 14. Can you point me to the problem? Thanks!

[@bypassnmc5332]

I need the written command please.

[@keoentertainment7891]

When I try to pkg install wget It says repository is under maintenance and ....so what can I do sir

[@WJPearce_]

You might have to install wget from another repository

[@vengellesenitsuga6362]

Apt-get install wget - y

[@Huff855]

The wget -0 install-nethunter- whatever stuff with the link isnt working, please help 😭

[@bassm190]

Type uppercase O instead of the zero

[@Huff855]

@@bassm190 I tried that, but nvm found another way

[@kushalgupta7278]

Dude you earned a new subscriber, awesome video keep it up..👍

[@ipstacks11]

awesome guide! uname doesn't tell you your user name though. You can type 'who' or 'w' and that will tell you your user name, w will output more information than who.

[@yon_Sao606]

Not working.. (libssl so. 3) not found plz need help thank you 🙏

[@Emre-uo6gt]

pkg update

[@ujwalsahu8981]

Type o not 0

[@ujwalsahu8981]

It's -O not -0

[@Emre-uo6gt]

@@ujwalsahu8981 thats not the solution for this problem

[@naveensrivastavasecurity]

Thanks for this video. Subscribed. :)

[@Benwick921]

I have a Samsung s7 FE with 4GB ram, will it work? Also, is it possible to install baremetal?

[@w.spresents6284]

Bro I have a problem iam not set my nethunter passwd

[@cosmicconduit6834]

for what on termux or nethunter? that doesn't make sense.

[@Mr.______X_809]

Bro please make video on how to use firefox in it mine is not running 😢🙏

[@orealz]

for some reason it won't let me type in a password

[@renderuthis]

If not to avoid using the evil google why change? without watching more how many downloads are required to install one OS!!??

[@axisbloodmoon3693]

was offensive, now with purple its offensive and defesive, great tool to make sure your own networks are secure.

[@pablopazymino8265]

Great video thanks, but How I can use sudo or su ?

[@ExecutiveOutcomes]

Apt-get install sudo

[@salvodif]

maybe I missed something, but am I mistaken or is Kali not installed instead of the android system?

[@TechnicalHeavenSM]

If possible, Can you also show rooted version installation?

[@WJPearce_]

I might make a vid on this.

[@TechnicalHeavenSM]

@@WJPearce_ ok😃😃

[@drup2.19]

I'm trying to install, but where the Kali install (04:08 timestamp) begins, it just stops. My wifi is working perfectly. everything was installed perfectly. What can be the reason for this?

[@Mustafa_Ahmadi12]

When i do ghis command wget -o .............,,, it says offs.ec certificate is expired and not verified

[@WJPearce_]

Try reset dns settings on your device

[@СергейИванов-б6о1д]

Dude, I can't hug you, but I want to say, that your are the best guy, that I have ever seen on youtube!

[@WJPearce_]

Lol thanks :)

[@michaelfyfe8103]

I'm a bodybuilder& I've played competitive sports my whole life& man I wish I had friends w these skill sets, just not something i can compdehend😂😂any skilled hackers want people beat up I'm exchange for a beneficial friendship?

[@WJPearce_]

Hahah love it

[@filip_2605]

I have problem in chmod +× install-nethunter-termux Its sai chmod: cannot access 'install-nethunter-termux': No such file or directory can someone help?

[@filip_2605]

Please help

[@ashgz26]

Bro this guy deserve a milly subscribers keep it up your content is fire i love it

[@WJPearce_]

Appreciate that

[@PurpleComrad]

why so underrated...you earned a subscriber btw :)

[@stealthmana1980]

hi thanks for the info what do you do when the screen is stuck at KALI checking device architecture.. checking package dependencies?

[@stealthmana1980]

had to use termux from fdroid ...installation under way, I'll update when its done

[@stealthmana1980]

when setting a kex password, I get a message "No matching VNC server running for this user"

[@stealthmana1980]

I got it working, but unfortunalty the android 12 update closes the termux as I launch the Kali GUI, the message from Termux is [Process completed (signal 9) - Press Enter] I read around the forums that Android 12 OS closes any process considered a phantom process. I'm looking for a workaround the issue, Thanks for the video

[@IsiakaKanneh]

For educational purpos, please slow down is too fast.

[@liquathrushbane2003]

worked, but kept crashing out after about 1 min or so. (Galaxy Tab S7+) Thanks for the guide all the same.

[@MrZucc00]

Same with me. Any solutions?

[@cosmicconduit6834]

Apparently Android 12+ versions has some phantom thing killing processes that are "taking up too much memory" and that is why the process gets killed after a few mins and fails. I am also looking for a fix for this at the moment so if i find one i will let yall know.

[@vincentnunna510]

Is it also possible to do that for other Linux os? Mike FydeOS / TwisterOS or JingOS?

[@WJPearce_]

I was thinking about doing Ubuntu

[@ezanamola6699]

Nice but after wget it's saying no such file or directory

[@ujwalsahu8981]

It's -O not 0

[@Nazmul5765]

Hi, i just bought the samsung tab s7 plus and i would like to install intellij idea on linux to do some coding, do you know if i follow your setup here i would be able to run intellij without any issue

[@WJPearce_]

Don’t see why it wouldn’t work :)

[@alwalid7972]

This method is fine and ok, unfortunately we can't running msf inside and cant access to msf database. To have full access to kali arsenal, we need to root our tablet.

[@scarletking8541]

for me it keeps saying not located pls help

[@kingsleysylvanus9346]

Does your Android device(phone) have to be rooted before it can be installed?

[@WJPearce_]

It does not!

[@robustelement]

I'm trying to put Kali onto my old Tesco Hudl which has no cli and Playstore is not supported anymore . Can this still be done?

[@Mr.______X_809]

Love this one. It really worked ❤

[@davpea1]

Does anyone get the error libel.so.3

[@lucaswendellgonzaga]

I don't know why mine is not working, it only keeps a black a screen

[@cosmicconduit6834]

Your service is being killed for the kex. Are you on Android 12 and above? if so its being killed by the phones operations

[@EyoabWende-zl3fs]

pls pls help me on android 13 installation succesfull nethunter command not found nethunter -r it work root locahost work?

[@emimuzur3920]

i love your chanel soo much keep it up!!!

[@WJPearce_]

Thanks!

[@OutdoorOpsWales]

Hey buddy great video, tried following along but god it isn’t working, first couldn’t install wget, then watched your video on how to install it though the repo and that didn’t work, then I just updated wget and it installed? Was a shot in the dark but it worked, now it won’t let me install nethunter no matter what I try a 0 or an o, any help would be greatly appreciated buddy.

[@abdullokhayrulloev9211]

Same issue

[@BakaStudieZ]

same bro im trying for hours i get till the but i cant get the link one, please give additional help...

[@IcanHelp-j8j]

@@BakaStudieZ same here.. it says: CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE :"wget": library "libssl.so.3" not found..

[@CoreyPfleiger-ie2gi]

Thats my problem too

[@IcanHelp-j8j]

@@CoreyPfleiger-ie2gi I figured it out, I used the David Bombal how to here on yt

[@MrMehdi-ws3jo]

I get connection failed acknowledge in the app and signal 9 in termux I read the problem is android 12 is there any way to solve this problem?

[@dweanstevenson-s6j]

Hi there im new and not able to update kali linux even my commands in nano is identical my vnc server unable to connect pleas can you help😢

[@treemanzoneskullyajan711]

What long ass "JUST A URL" just a url that took a shot on my cornflakes GRRR

[@danyalahmad2097]

This is exactly why im here

[@monasser98]

Man i have galaxy tab s4 lte korean I want root ita and instal twrp to flash the kernel nethunter How can i do that please

[@zikuna7298]

The firts line of code does not works for me: termux-setup-storage..i get some type of error

[@dpz2170]

right now im getting the error saying the 0 in the ' wget -0 ' part is an invalid option, do you have any suggestions?

[@antoniob.6546]

Actually it's "O" instead of "0"

[@FamorexXD]

@@antoniob.6546 you fuckin legend

[@curtisjones1987]

May seem daft asking this but can you run wifiphisher Kali on android

[@wellingtonpereira8171]

CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE

[@KM-je5xt]

thanks buddy ! I have a S7+ and wont switch all my computers over finding it some what hard to wrap my brain on all of this but we are getting there. Run a small shop and need to get rid of the windows shit!

[@Dave43417]

Shout out and giving you the well deserved props with much admiration W J PEARCE! Your tutorial on "How To Install Kali Linux On Android No Root" was truly phenomenal! The depth of content, clarity in presentation, and your engaging tone made it the best resource I've found for starting my ethical hacking journey. Thank you for sharing your expertise and making complex topics accessible! Definitely gained a subscriber here! 👌👊🙂 Looking forward to delving into your library playlist and new content postings man when I get the time my friend!

[@WJPearce_]

Cheers!

[@robhowe8353]

Google Play Protect blocks the installation. I can't turn off Google Play Protect.

[@brinzoiflorin5977]

hi, what phone brand is working, i have samsung 10 plus, it's ok

[@quannguyenminh7495]

thank you, could you install libre office in linux? i got an issue, i installed the office but could not run it.

[@WJPearce_]

I only really use the Sublime text editor and have not tried to install Libre office. If I do, I'll for sure let you know : )

[@quannguyenminh7495]

@@WJPearce_ thanks a lot

[@mrmstyi_tp8488]

How do you uninstall it?

[@FtE1]

Enter termux settings and click clear data

[@fatemehjalili9]

Hello my friend. I have galaxy A705fn/ds 6gb ram and galaxy A22 4g 6gb ram.please guide me how I install kalilinux or kalinethunter in this mobile that monitor mod work wit external wireless adapter? Please guide me. Tanx a lot. Bye.

[@WJPearce_]

I’m unsure on this one :) Hopefully they’ll be a guide online for you.

[@kvnhnry5930]

Thank you. Is it possible to keep the tablet only running Kali (or any other linux based OS) or is it necessary to keep the Android base?

[@willpearce9195]

Technically I suppose it would be possible. However, I’m not 100% sure how it would be done :)

[@bassm190]

It might be possible but you probably need root and unlocked bootloader

[@danikalmar3633]

hey i have one problem with it, whenever i run the termux session, it closes after 5 minute,if the termux session is closed it shuts down, what should i do?

[@jeremysphone7666]

Soo every but of input is sent to a remote server and bounced back to my wide open tablet? Is this the most secure way?

[@MJ-np8kg]

You’ve earned a sub !

[@WJPearce_]

Appreciate it!

[@3dhw354]

I follow the steps, but I keep getting OpenSSL: error:0A000126 get. Does anyone have the same problem?

[@XGalaxy4U]

apt install openssl

[@kafayatullahghourzang4523]

Why you don't put the linux correct sit to download

[@msohailkhan7189]

Sir.how to solve network manager is not running in kali linux Samsung j4 mobile Plz sir

[@Ne6toto_]

Cant we use the same method on pc??

[@WJPearce_]

Suppose you could!

[@franklinchinedu3744]

great video sir, please which command did u enter on the emalator?

[@ShufflingWhale]

4:37 saving where im up to before a tea break

[@Espachino]

i can’t get past the nethunter installation it says ‘ CANNOT FIND LINK EXECUTABLE “wget” library “libssl.so.3” not found’ what do i do???!!

[@Espachino]

figured out the issue, must update first before you allow termux access to storage 1: install termux 2: RUN pkg upgrade -y THEN follow steps on the video

[@Jimbowholivesinsoup]

Really nice video! Thanks.. gonna try out :P

[@engrmdfarhan5540]

extracting rootfs not working for delete download rootfs file

[@elgera9467]

Enable wifi adapter Atheros without whitout root?

[@bradrickrobinson7452]

Thanks for making this so simple and easy to follow. Looking forward to having a set up like this. Thanks again!!!

[@WJPearce_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thebabayaga9208]

So I have a question when I open nethunter kex it gives me an error

[@alanballos6162]

I have a question whtch is best Kali on nethunter kex or in the andronix connecting in VNC?

[@WJPearce_]

Probably Kali and nethunter

[@Fina990q]

It doesn't show connect button please help

[@Jm7wtf]

It takes so long to extract rootfs… what the hell should I do

[@gabbymunozr5864]

Hey WJ Pearce Igot downloding error code says: "Metadata integrity cant be verified repository is disabled now" and or repository is under maintance (wrong souce list url) What Should I do pal :O ))) ? ...

[@ExecutiveOutcomes]

What are you installing on? Usually thar means you don't have enough room for the depository. Check to make sure you have a persistent partition or else it will never save

[@ExecutiveOutcomes]

Or you don't have root access

[@Judus99]

I'm late to the party but I too think you should have more followers. I have subscribed as well.

[@WJPearce_]

Thank you 😊

[@collin.f4299]

It won't let me connect to the port for some reason

[@capri1263]

Founds in galaxy a7 lite?