NetHunter KOE — Kali on Everything
Kali NetHunter is the official Kali Linux mobile penetration testing platform. The KOE (Kali-on-Everything) initiative extends NetHunter beyond supported Nexus/OnePlus/Samsung devices to arbitrary Android hardware — including budget devices, retired enterprise phones, and custom ROM targets.
Research threads
- Generic kernel module porting via DKMS-style patching
- HID attack surface on non-supported chipsets (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Unisoc)
- Wi-Fi injection compatibility testing across monitor-mode drivers
- Chroot rootfs deployment without official device trees
- Custom NetHunter App + Kex desktop session on AOSP 12–14
Progress
Hardware Compatibility Matrix
| Device | Chipset | Android | Kernel | Wi-Fi | HID | Chroot | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 4a | Qualcomm SD730G | 13 | 4.14 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Full |
| Samsung A52 | Qualcomm SD720G | 14 | 4.19 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Full |
| Redmi Note 11 | MediaTek Helio G88 | 12 | 4.19 | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | Partial |
| Moto G Power | Qualcomm SD662 | 12 | 4.14 | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ | Partial |
| Realme C35 | Unisoc T616 | 12 | 4.14 | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✅ | Limited |
| Nokia G20 | MediaTek Helio G35 | 13 | 4.19 | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✅ | Limited |
✅ Supported · ⚠️ Partial / requires patches · ❌ Not yet supported