How to Install F-Droid on Kali Linux

F-Droid is an open-source app store that provides free and open-source applications for Android devices. This tutorial will guide you on how to install F-Droid on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux Latest
• Terminal

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download F-Droid

Open the terminal and download the latest version of F-Droid.

wget https://f-droid.org/F-Droid.apk

Step 2: Install F-Droid

Now, run the following command to install F-Droid.

sudo apt install fdroidserver

Step 3: Install F-Droid app on your Android device

Before you can start using F-Droid, you need to install the F-Droid app on your Android device.

• On your Android device, go to the Settings app.
• Tap on Security, then enable Unknown sources.
• Download the F-Droid app from the F-Droid website (https://f-droid.org).
• Open the downloaded file and tap on Install.

Step 4: Configure F-Droid

After installing F-Droid on your Android device, you need to configure it to work with your Kali Linux system.

• On your Android device, open the F-Droid app.
• Tap on the settings icon.
• Tap on BASICS, then enable the Expert mode.
• Tap on REPOSITORIES, then tap on the plus icon to add a new repository.
• Enter the following URL:

https://ftp.fau.de/f-droid/repo/

• Tap on the OK button to save the repository.

Step 5: Install apps using F-Droid

Now that F-Droid is installed and configured, you can use it to install free and open-source apps on your Android device.

• Open the F-Droid app on your Android device.
• Search for the app that you want to install.
• Tap on the app, then tap on the Install button.

The app will now be downloaded and installed on your Android device.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install F-Droid on Kali Linux Latest and configure it to work with Android devices. F-Droid is an excellent alternative to the Google Play store, providing access to a wide variety of free and open-source applications.

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