How to Setup and run Kali-Linux on any Android Smartphone

Kali Linux is one the best love operating system of white hat hackers, security researchers and pentesters. It offers advanced penetration testing tool and its ease of use means that it should be a part of every security professional’s toolbox.

Penetration testing involves using a variety of tools and techniques to test the limits of security policies and procedures. Now a days more and more apps are available on Android operating system for smartphones and tablets so it becomes worthwhile to have Kali Linux on your smartphone as well.

Kali Linux on Android smartphones and tablets allows researchers and pentesters to perform ” security checks” on things like cracking wep Wi-Fi passwords, finding vulnerabilities/bugs or cracking security on websites.  This opens the door to doing this from a mobile device such as a phone or a tablet.

You can also install Kali Linux Distribution in your
Android smartphone by following the instructions below  :

(Rooted Android smartphone/tablet required for this installation)

Keep the following thing ready for the installation :

  • Fully charged Android Phone
  • Good Internet Connection(For Download Kali Linux images)
  • Root Permission (Rooting Guide for Every Phone)
  • Atleast 5GB  Free Space

Step 1. Download Linux Deploy App in Your Android Mobile from Google Play Store.

Tutorial for installing and running Kali Linux on Android smartphones and tablets
Developer: meefik

Price: Free

Step 2. Install and open Linux Deploy App in your mobile and click on download Icon.
Tutorial for installing and running Kali Linux on Android smartphones and tablets
Step 3. Change the Distribution of Your Linux to Kali Linux.
How to Install and run Kali Linux on any Android Smartphone
Step 4.  Go to Top of the screen and hit the Install button. This will take about 5 minutes provided you have a good Internet connection.
How to Install and run Kali Linux on any Android Smartphone
Step 5. Download Android VNC Viewer App from Google Play Store.

Tutorial for installing and running Kali Linux on Android smartphones and tablets

Developer: RealVNC Limited

Price: Free

 

Step 6. After installing, enter below  settings in your VNC Android App.

How to Install and run Kali Linux on any Android Smartphone

Step 7. Click the Connect Button in VNC Viewer App.

Now you are done and you will be able to run Kali Linux in your Android smartphone or tablet. Check the video tutorial below for a step by step procedure: