kalifs-arm64-full.tar.xz is the full Root File System (Rootfs)

How It Works

  1. Download the kali-linux-<version>-arm64.tar.xz from official Kali mirrors.
  2. Run the installer script:
    sudo ./kalifsarm64install --full --root <device>
    

    Step 5: Configure the System (Chroot)

    Before unmounting, you need to configure the system to boot.

    This guide provides a general overview of installing Kali Linux on an M1 Mac using a full tarball. Depending on the specific version of Kali Linux and any updates to the installation process, you might need to adapt these steps. Always refer to the official Kali Linux documentation for the most current instructions.

    1. Boot partition: 256MB, FAT32, type EFI or 0x0b.
    2. Root partition: Remaining space, ext4 or F2FS.