How to Install Rootless Kali NetHunter on Android 15 (with GUI)

Kali NetHunter is a powerful penetration testing platform for Android devices. The rootless version allows you to run Kali Linux tools without requiring root access. This guide will walk you through installing Rootless Kali NetHunter on Android 15 and setting up the graphical user interface (GUI).

Prerequisites

• An Android 15 device with at least 8GB of free storage and 4GB of RAM.
• The NetHunter Store app (to download required packages).
• A fast internet connection for downloading necessary files.
• Termux (latest version from F-Droid or the NetHunter Store).
• VNC Viewer (for GUI access).

Step 1: Install Termux and NetHunter

1. Download and Install Termux
   • Download Termux from the F-Droid store or the NetHunter Store.
     • https://f-droid.org/packages/com.termux/
     • https://github.com/termux/termux-app/releases
   • Do not use the Google Play Store version, as it is outdated.
2. Update and Prepare Termux Open Termux and run the following commands to update and upgrade the packages: pkg update && pkg upgrade -y Install necessary dependencies: pkg install wget curl proot tar -y
3. Download and Install NetHunter Run the following command to download and install Kali NetHunter: wget -O install-nethunter-termux https://offs.ec/2MceZWr && chmod +x install-nethunter-termux && ./install-nethunter-termux This will download and install the Kali NetHunter rootless environment.
4. Start NetHunter Once installed, start NetHunter with: nethunter Or use the following command for a full Kali shell: nethunter kex passwd

Step 2: Set Up the GUI with KeX

Kali NetHunter includes KeX (Kali NetHunter X), which allows you to run a full Linux GUI using a VNC server.

1. Set Up KeX Passwordnethunter kex passwd
   • Enter and confirm your password.
   • It will ask whether you want to set up a view-only password; choose no unless needed.
2. Start the KeX Server nethunter kex & This starts the VNC server on localhost.
3. Connect with VNC Viewer
   • Open VNC Viewer on your Android device.
   • Create a new connection with the following details:
     • Address: localhost:5901
     • Name: Kali NetHunter
   • Enter the password you set earlier.
   • Click Connect to access the Kali NetHunter GUI.

Step 3: Verify and Use NetHunter

Once connected, you can start using NetHunter tools in a graphical interface. Some useful commands:

• Check available tools: apt list --installed | grep kali
• Update NetHunter: apt update && apt upgrade -y
• Install additional tools (e.g., Metasploit, Nmap): apt install metasploit-framework nmap -y

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Disclaimer: Use Kali NetHunter responsibly and only for ethical purposes. Unauthorized use of penetration testing tools is illegal in many jurisdictions.