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This Guide will help you install Kali Linux in Android, that too with a GUI Desktop Environment within Android. It uses Termux to run Kali Linux in Android with XFCE4 Desktop Environment and a Tight VNC Server, which we connect to using a VNC Viewer app in Android.

How to install Kali Linux GUI Desktop in Android using Termux:

This Guide will help you install Kali Linux in Android, that too with a GUI Desktop Environment within Android. It uses Termux to run Kali Linux in Android with XFCE4 Desktop Environment and a Tight VNC Server, which we connect to using a VNC Viewer app in Android.

Just Follow these steps to install Kali Linux with XFCE4 Desktop GUI in Android using Termux:

  • Download and install Termux in Android. (Play Store release is no more updated, so is not recommended.)

  • Open Termux and run the following commands:

    apt update && apt install python python2 openssh -y
    pkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y && hash -r && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/Installer/Kali/kali.sh && bash kali.sh
    ./start-kali.sh
    
  • After completion of the above steps, you will be in Kali Linux Shell. Run the following commands in the Kali Shell:

    wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/DesktopEnvironment/Apt/Xfce4/de-apt-xfce4.sh && bash de-apt-xfce4.sh
    vncserver
    
  • When it asks, Create and confirm a new password and remember it. You will need it to login in later steps.

  • After setting the password, run the following command:

    vncserver -kill :1
    rm -f ~/.vnc/xstartup
    echo -e '#!/bin/bash\nxrdb \$HOME/.Xresources\nstartxfce4 &' > ~/.vnc/xstartup
    sudo chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup
    vncserver
    
  • Let Termux run in background by pressing HOME button in Android.

  • Install VNC Viewer in Android and open it.

  • In VNC Viewer, press the + button in the lower right corner.

    • Under Address type localhost:5901.
    • Under Name type any name that you want to show in the app.
    • Press Create. An Entry by the name you entered will appear.
  • Press the entry you just created in VNC Viewer.

  • Type in the password that you created in a previous step (Turn on the Remember password slider if preffered) and press continue in the upper right corner.

  • You will soon be in your Kali Linux XFCE4 Desktop Environment.

How to stop the session:

Once you have done working(hacking) using Kali-Linux, follow these steps to stop the session:

  • Swipe down from the top of the VNC Viewer app and tap the cross (X) icon.
  • Tap Disconnect when it asks you about being sure to disconect.
  • Now close the VNC Viewer app.
  • Then open Termux that was running in background.
  • To kill the VNC Server in Kali and exit from Kali, run the following commands:
    vncserver -kill:1
    exit
    
  • To exit from Termux, type exit and press Enter.

How to start a new session:

To start a new session if the installation part is already done, follow the following steps:

  • Open Termux and run the command, vncviewer.
  • Let Termux run in background by pressing HOME button in Android.
  • Open VNC Viewer and press the entry that you created during installation.
  • Type in the password created during installation (Turn on the Remember password slider if preferred) and press continue in the upper right corner.
  • You will soon be in your Kali Linux XFCE4 Desktop Environment.
  • Click here to see how to stop the session.
@iAmMrGrim
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Vnc application is not supported in my device redmi 8a dual what should I do please recommend me

termux-setup-storage

pkg install root-repo -y

pkg install x11-repo -y

pkg install tsu -y && hash -r

pkg up -ypkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y && hash -r && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/Installer/Kali/kali.sh && bash kali.sh

./start-kali.sh

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/DesktopEnvironment/Apt/Xfce4/de-apt-xfce4.sh --no-check-certificate && bash de-apt-xfce4.sh

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freebVNC

127.0.0.1
5901
password you made

Start

@valerie14th
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i had a problem when i try to make the server in this Termux, when i type vncstart-start, and then the kali linux says:

root@localhost:~# vncserver-start
/usr/local/bin/vncserver-start: line 4: vncserver: command not found

can you help me what happen here? pls :)

@asaph56
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asaph56 commented Apr 29, 2023

Mais comment avoir les commande

@Martines700
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How to uninstall

You simply run " apt uninstall (pkg name you want to uninstall) "

@kelexine
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i had a problem when i try to make the server in this Termux, when i type vncstart-start, and then the kali linux says:

root@localhost:~# vncserver-start
/usr/local/bin/vncserver-start: line 4: vncserver: command not found

can you help me what happen here? pls :)

Install tightvncserver

@si0915
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si0915 commented Aug 6, 2023

I installed it on unrooted Realme X2 but i couldn't open it and getting error :
root@localhost:~# vncserver -kill :1 rm -f ~/.vnc/xstartup echo -e '#!/bin/bash\nxrdb $HOME/.Xresources\nstartxfce4 &' > ~/.vnc/xstartup sudo chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup vncserver vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set. bash: sudo: command not found vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set.
Pls help
Also got this output:
xauth: file /root/.Xauthority does not exist

@kelexine
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kelexine commented Aug 6, 2023

I installed it on unrooted Realme X2 but i couldn't open it and getting error : root@localhost:~# vncserver -kill :1 rm -f ~/.vnc/xstartup echo -e '#!/bin/bash\nxrdb $HOME/.Xresources\nstartxfce4 &' > ~/.vnc/xstartup sudo chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup vncserver vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set. bash: sudo: command not found vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set. Pls help Also got this output: xauth: file /root/.Xauthority does not exist

Did you install a vnc client

@Prevail01
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The installation stop when executing the first code

Resolving raw.githubusercontent.com (raw.githubusercontent.com)... 185.199.108.133, 185.199.109.133, 185.199.110.133, ...
Connecting to raw.githubusercontent.com (raw.githubusercontent.com)|185.199.108.133|:443... connected.

Pls help me with this 🙏🙏

@m3ti9
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m3ti9 commented Sep 9, 2023

please help me i installed kali succefull but when i write : vncserver i see this error : vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set.

@Satsugingg
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Failed to execute dbus-launch no such file or directory

@DurwardRath
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Thanks for sharing it, I will try it and if I face any issue, I will update you.

@walterego14
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walterego14 commented Sep 23, 2023

HELP ME
good morning thanks for the tutorial. the installation was successful, but when I reopen by typing (vncviewer) I get this:
~ $ vncviewer
CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE "vncviewer": library "libexpat.so.1" not found: needed for /data/data/com.termux/files/usr/lib/libfontconfig.so in namespace (default)
~ $

quindi Kali Linux non si aprirà

@Bakare-Ayomide
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Hey, thanks so much it's working for me fine but the ish is I can't find all the pentesting tools like metaspoit SET and so on how doi I get them al

@Bindj300
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How to login in on vncserve

@Bindj300
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After logout

@Abimahendra
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Screenshot_20231028-232043
Cannot enter password and verification

@matthijsknigge
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Vnc application is not supported in my device redmi 8a dual what should I do please recommend me

termux-setup-storage

pkg install root-repo -y

pkg install x11-repo -y

pkg install tsu -y && hash -r

pkg up -ypkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y && hash -r && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/Installer/Kali/kali.sh && bash kali.sh

./start-kali.sh

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/DesktopEnvironment/Apt/Xfce4/de-apt-xfce4.sh --no-check-certificate && bash de-apt-xfce4.sh

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freebVNC

127.0.0.1 5901 password you made

Start

pkg up -ypkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y && hash -r && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/Installer/Kali/kali.sh && bash kali.sh

Just mentioning people not getting confused it's not working, space missing between -y pkg install..

Not trying to be an as**. Thanks for your input. Helped me

@matthijsknigge
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Explanation of the command, hope it's helpful for people understanding what iAmMrGrim's command means

pkg up -y will update the package list, pkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y will install the specified packages, hash -r will reset the shell's cache of known command locations, the wget command will download the Kali Linux installation script, and bash kali.sh will execute the downloaded script to install Kali Linux.

@Unstopable1069
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Screenshot_2023-12-07-18-17-29-688_com realvnc viewer android
Thanks brother....good work. This so important for me. Gbu

@MaMo7x
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MaMo7x commented Dec 28, 2023

I installed it on unrooted Realme X2 but i couldn't open it and getting error : root@localhost:~# vncserver -kill :1 rm -f ~/.vnc/xstartup echo -e '#!/bin/bash\nxrdb $HOME/.Xresources\nstartxfce4 &' > ~/.vnc/xstartup sudo chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup vncserver vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set. bash: sudo: command not found vncserver: The USER environment variable is not set. Pls help Also got this output: xauth: file /root/.Xauthority does not exist

Use command vncserver-start instead, fixed for me!

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ghost commented Feb 27, 2024

(bash: ./start-kali.sh: No such file or directory root@localhost:~#) I'm getting this when I finish the first script

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ghost commented Feb 27, 2024

How can i add the USER environment variable?
Screenshot_2024-02-27-12-26-26-85_84d3000e3f4017145260f7618db1d683

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ghost commented Feb 27, 2024

(bash: ./start-kali.sh: No such file or directory root@localhost:~#) I'm getting this when I finish the first script

Actually now you are in the kali linux environment but to remove the "No such directory or file" then end your termux session start again and try the ./start-kali.sh again

@KRams26
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KRams26 commented Mar 11, 2024

1000079485
Hello sir. This is the screen that appears on my vnc server. How can I solve this problem?

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ghost commented Mar 11, 2024

1000079485 Hello sir. This is the screen that appears on my vnc server. How can I solve this problem?

Same happened to me. I don't have any idea

@Modasiyajaydip
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Not working bro please provide a video guide

@marsjupit
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hello brother the vnc viewer is working but how connect with browser in it ,that it failing to connect with browser

@Blehacke
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Screenshot_20240418-212014_RVNC Viewer
How to solve this problem

@Blehacke
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I'm so tired I can't run kali on my phone so tired even AI can't help me

@Askar86bro
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How to fix it lohalcost

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