![]() ![]() There are some earlier and later versions but these are the main ones we are concerned with: Android version You do not need to upgrade to Android 8.1.1 (Step 7).Īnother piece of information we need is the Android version and associated nickname (in brackets). If you have a ‘stock device’ then you will need to perform Steps 1-6 in our article How To upgrade Android for NetHunter from Linux (part 1) in order to get to the point of having a device that is backed up, has an Unlocked Bootloader, and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) installed. ![]() Upgraded device – running a later or modified operating system with an Unlocked Bootloader & Custom Recovery tool installed e.g Android 8.1.0 (Oreo – LineageOS 15.1) with TWRP.Stock device – running Android V4.1 (Jelly Bean) or V5.1.1 (Lollipop) with a Locked Bootloader. ![]() There are a number of possible configurations for our Nexus device when starting this installation: In this article, part 1, we will cover Steps 1-4 then the remaining Steps will be covered in part 2. Here are the main steps to be carried out:Īdvisory: We strongly suggest reading through the whole of this article prior to performing any actions. These steps should be similar if installing on a different device e.g. We are going to install Kali Linux NetHunter Lite on a 32 Gb Nexus 7 (2012 – WiFi only). Warning: Proceed with caution and at your own risk! NetHunter Lite on a Nexus 7 This comes with inherent risk in that if it fails then the device ‘can’ be rendered unusable or unrecoverable. The steps covered in this article involve unlocking a device and flashing the ROM (Read-Only Memory) with new software. An upcoming article will cover differences when performing this How To using Mac and Windows computers. The instructions and screenshots during this How To will be from an Ubuntu 20.10 computer. We are going to look at installing Kali Linux NetHunter Lite which provides us with a more dedicated mobile pentesting platform and the following additional functionality:įor details on the differences check out the ‘1.0 NetHunter Editions’ section within the NetHunter Documentation. Whilst this provided many penetration testing tools, there were certain limitations. May give you an error regarding kernel this is how I figured out the the kernel/kali combinations weren't working.In a recent article, How To install NetHunter Rootless Edition, we examined installing a version of Kali Linux on non-rooted Nexus devices. "Try go into NH term and normal shell, not Kali Shell. Troubleshooting NH Terminal crashes after selecting Kali shell Search F-Droid and install jQuarks, Simple File Manager, etc.Install F-Droid via adb: adb install "F-Droid.apk".Enable Developer options, enable USB debugging.(Optional) sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get upgrade.Test by launching NH Terminal, select Kali.Launch Nethunter app, CHRoot Manager wait until complete, START KALI CHROOT.Update Nethunter though Nethunter Store.Install Nethunter: nethunter-generic-armhf-kalifs-full-*.zip.Reboot and get Android to Home Screen (Nethunter requires /data partition, so need to setup Android) If you do not install the Open GApps, it should go straight to home screen, with no setup.(Optional) Add zip: Open GApps: open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-*.zip.Install Unlegacy Android: ua_tilapia-7.1.2-*.zip. ![]() Unlegacy Android OS doesn't include a browser, will use Play Store to install Chrome, etc.Īccess to apps to complete functionality missing from Unlegacy Android (select the appropriate grouper build if that's your device) I went with 7.1.2 as the 8.0 version is experimental If TWRP isn't flashed already, do that: Unlegacy Android Unlegacy Android does not have iwconfig etc binaries which I suspect is causing issues.Still needs a basic file browser to easily install further APKs.LineageOS Jelly browser works well, jQuarks via F-Droid probably best option.Does not work all sorts of wierd behaviour after launching app.Launching app shows screen, but crashes Android after a couple of seconds.Attempted to avoid GApps by installing a browser from APK (via adb).Installing Open GApps slows the device to a crawl, haven't been able to install an app without the device freezing (though may need to let it sort itself out for longer).The Nexus 7 (2012) tablet is no longer supported by Offensive Security I didn't have any luck with kernel/kali distributions, so attempted upgrading. ![]()
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