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Umair Shakoor 🛡️
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How to install Kali Linux CLI on Chromebook without enabling linux environment

#linux #beginners #tutorial #security

Ultimate Kali Linux on Chromebook Guide

For HP 11a G5 | With Nuclear Fix & Pro Tips

🔥 Prerequisites

  1. Developer Mode Enabled (Wipes data! Backup first)
  2. Stable Internet Connection
  3. Minimum 2GB Free Space

⚡ Installation Process

1. Enable Developer Mode 

1. Power off → Hold [ESC] + [Refresh] + Press [Power]
2. Press [CTRL+D] → Confirm [Press Enter]
3. Wait 15-20 mins (will reboot twice)
4. Press [CTRL+D] again at scary screen
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2. Download Crouton via Crosh 

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + T
2. Run command *shell*
3. Run command *curl -L https://goo.gl/fd3zc -o ~/Downloads/crouton* to automatically download crouton in Downloads folder
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3. Install Kali Linux

Standard Method: 

sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t cli-extra -r kali-rolling
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🚀 Nuclear Fix (For Permission Errors) 

sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 ~/Downloads/crouton
sudo crouton -t cli-extra -r kali-rolling
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Still stuck? Try:

sudo bash ~/Downloads/crouton -t cli-extra -r kali-rolling
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💎 Pro Checks: 

# Verify storage
df -h | grep '/dev/mmcblk'

# Check file integrity
file ~/Downloads/crouton  # Should show "Bourne-Again shell script"
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🎯 Post-Install Setup

Enter Kali Terminal 

sudo enter-chroot -n kali-rolling
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Switch Between OSes

Action Command
ChromeOS → Kali sudo enter-chroot -n kali-rolling
Kali → ChromeOS CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+BACK or exit

⚠️ Critical Warnings

  1. Never press SPACE/BACKSPACE at boot (Wipes everything!)
  2. Developer Mode disables auto-updates
  3. Kali is temporary - Tools disappear after wipe

♻️ Maintenance Guide

Backup Tools List 

apt list --installed > ~/kali-tools.txt
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Reinstall After Wipe 

1. Re-enable Developer Mode
2. sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t cli-extra -r kali-rolling
3. xargs -a ~/kali-tools.txt sudo apt install -y
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💡 Expert Tips

  • Daily Driver? Stay on Stable Channel
  • Need GUI? Add -t x11,xiwi to install command
  • Save Space: Run sudo apt clean monthly

🎉 Congratulations!

Your Chromebook is now a stealth hacking machine.

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