Kali Nethunter in Termux: Unable to Connect to Kali Server (APT bugging)

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to troubleshoot the issue of being unable to connect to the Kali server while running Kali NetHunter on Termux in Android 13. We will cover the key concepts related to this problem and provide detailed solutions using subtitles, paragraphs, and code blocks.

Prerequisites

• A device running Android 13
• Termux app installed
• Kali NetHunter installed on Termux

Understanding the Issue

When running Kali NetHunter on Termux in Android 13, users may encounter an error when running the apt command, stating that it is unable to connect to the Kali server. This issue is caused by a bug in the Kali NetHunter package for Termux, which affects the connection to the Kali server.

Troubleshooting the Issue

To troubleshoot this issue, we need to modify the /etc/apt/sources.list file to use a different Kali server. We can do this by following the steps below:

1. Open Termux
2. Run the following command to open the /etc/apt/sources.list file in a text editor:

   nano /etc/apt/sources.list

3. Modify the file to use the following Kali server:

   deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main non-free contrib

4. Save and close the file
5. Run the following command to update the package list:

   apt update

By following the steps outlined in this article, users should be able to troubleshoot the issue of being unable to connect to the Kali server while running Kali NetHunter on Termux in Android 13. This bug is a known issue and is being worked on by the Kali NetHunter team. In the meantime, using a different Kali server as outlined in this article should allow users to continue using Kali NetHunter on Termux in Android 13.

References

• Kali NetHunter GitHub page: https://github.com/netherlabs/nethunter
• Kali Linux Bug Tracking System: https://bugs.kali.org/
• Termux GitHub page: https://github.com/termux/termux-app