A Simple Guide to Installing Nethunter on a Nexus 5x

What is Nethunter?

Nethunter is a mobile penetration testing platform that allows you to turn your Android device into a powerful hacking tool. It is based on the popular Kali Linux operating system and provides a wide range of tools and utilities for security professionals and enthusiasts.

Why Install Nethunter on Nexus 5x?

The Nexus 5x is a popular Android device known for its performance and compatibility with custom ROMs. Installing Nethunter on your Nexus 5x will give you the ability to perform advanced security testing and analysis on the go.

Step 1: Unlocking the Bootloader

The first step in installing Nethunter on your Nexus 5x is to unlock the bootloader. This will allow you to install custom ROMs and modifications on your device. To unlock the bootloader, follow these steps:

1. Enable Developer Options on your Nexus 5x by going to Settings > About phone and tapping on the Build number 7 times.
2. Go back to the main Settings menu and open Developer Options.
3. Enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
4. Connect your Nexus 5x to your computer using a USB cable.
5. Open a command prompt or terminal window on your computer and enter the following command: adb reboot bootloader
6. Once your device is in bootloader mode, enter the following command to unlock the bootloader: fastboot oem unlock
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the bootloader unlock.

Step 2: Installing TWRP Recovery

TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a custom recovery that allows you to install custom ROMs and modifications on your Android device. To install TWRP recovery on your Nexus 5x, follow these steps:

1. Download the TWRP recovery image for Nexus 5x from the official TWRP website.
2. Connect your Nexus 5x to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open a command prompt or terminal window on your computer and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the TWRP recovery image.
4. Enter the following command to boot your device into bootloader mode: adb reboot bootloader
5. Once your device is in bootloader mode, enter the following command to flash the TWRP recovery image: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (replace "twrp.img" with the actual filename of the TWRP recovery image)
6. After the flashing process is complete, enter the following command to reboot your device: fastboot reboot

Step 3: Installing Nethunter

Now that you have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP recovery on your Nexus 5x, you are ready to install Nethunter. Follow these steps:

1. Download the latest Nethunter zip file. You can Download the bundle here.
2. Connect your Nexus 5x to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Copy the Nethunter zip file to the internal storage of your Nexus 5x.
4. Disconnect your Nexus 5x from your computer.
5. Boot your Nexus 5x into recovery mode by turning off your device and then holding the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously until the device boots into recovery mode.
6. In TWRP recovery, tap on "Install" and navigate to the location where you copied the Nethunter zip file And Magisk file.
7. Select the Magisk file and install then Nethunter zip file 
8. Once the flashing process is complete, tap on "Reboot System" to reboot your device.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nethunter on your Nexus 5x. You can now explore the various tools and utilities provided by Nethunter to perform advanced security testing and analysis on your Android device. Remember to use Nethunter responsibly and ethically, and always seek proper authorization before conducting any security testing.