📱 NullKia Installation Guide

February 27, 2026 · View on GitHub

Linux / macOS

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bad-antics/nullkia/main/get-nullkia.sh | bash

Windows (PowerShell as Admin)

iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bad-antics/nullkia/main/install.ps1 | iex

Manual Installation

Linux

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/bad-antics/nullkia.git
cd nullkia

# Run installer
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

# Or use make
make install

macOS

# Install via Homebrew dependencies first
brew install android-platform-tools libusb

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/bad-antics/nullkia.git
cd nullkia
./install.sh

Windows

  1. Download and extract from Releases
  2. Right-click install.ps1 → "Run with PowerShell"
  3. Or run in elevated PowerShell: 
    Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
.\install.ps1

Android (Termux)

# Install Termux from F-Droid (NOT Play Store)
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install git android-tools

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/bad-antics/nullkia.git
cd nullkia
make termux

Docker

# Build image
docker build -t nullkia .

# Run with USB access (Linux)
docker run -it --privileged \
  -v /dev/bus/usb:/dev/bus/usb \
  nullkia

# Run with USB access (macOS - requires Docker Desktop)
docker run -it --privileged nullkia

Post-Installation

Verify Installation

nullkia --version
nullkia help
nullkia device scan

Configure USB Access (Linux)

# Add yourself to plugdev group
sudo usermod -aG plugdev $USER

# Reload udev rules
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm trigger

# Log out and back in

Enable USB Debugging (Android Device)

  1. Go to Settings → About Phone
  2. Tap Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Options
  3. Go to Settings → Developer Options
  4. Enable USB Debugging
  5. Connect device and authorize computer

Platform-Specific Notes

Samsung

  • Install Samsung USB drivers from developer.samsung.com
  • ODIN mode: Power off, hold Vol Down + Power while connecting USB

Google Pixel

  • Unlock bootloader: fastboot flashing unlock
  • May need to disable Titan M: Settings → Security → Advanced

OnePlus

  • OEM unlock in Developer Options
  • MSM Tool for unbrick: oneplus.com

Xiaomi

  • Mi Unlock Tool required (7-day wait period)
  • EDL mode: Hold Vol Down while connecting

Huawei

  • Bootloader unlock codes discontinued (use DC-Unlocker)
  • HiSuite for firmware updates

Apple (checkm8)

  • Supported: iPhone 4s - iPhone X (A5-A11 chips)
  • Enter DFU: Connect → Hold Power + Home 10s → Release Power

Uninstall

Linux / macOS

./install.sh --uninstall
# or
make uninstall

Windows

# Remove directories
Remove-Item -Recurse "$env:USERPROFILE\.nullkia"
Remove-Item -Recurse "$env:APPDATA\nullkia"
Remove-Item "$env:USERPROFILE\.local\bin\nullkia.*"

Troubleshooting

Device not detected

# Check USB connection
lsusb | grep -i "samsung\|google\|xiaomi"

# Restart ADB
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices

Permission denied

# Linux: Add udev rules
sudo cp installer/51-nullkia.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules

Windows driver issues

  1. Device Manager → Find device with yellow warning
  2. Update driver → Browse → Select Google USB Driver

Get Help

NullKia v2.0.0 - Mobile Security Framework by @bad-antics