> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Kali Linux's Last Update for the Year Brings a Lot of Early Christmas Gifts - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/kali-linux-2022-4-release/ - Published: 2022-12-07T10:03:47.000Z - Updated: 2022-12-07T10:03:47.000Z - Description: Kali Linux 2022.4 is now available to download. Learn what's new here. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based distro focusing on penetration testing and security auditing. It consists of various tools, configurations, and automation to help you achieve that. Dubbed as the final release of this year, **Kali Linux 2022.4** promises many improvements over its [predecessor](https://itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2022-3-release/). Let me take you through this release. ## πŸ†• What's New? ![kali linux 22.04](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/12/Kali-Linux-2022.4.png) Kali Linux 2022.4 comes bearing early Christmas gifts in the form of updates; here are some of the merry ones! πŸŽ„ - **Linux Kernel 6.0** - **Return to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace** - **Pine 64 PinePhone Support** - **New Desktop Environments** - **QEMU image** - **New Tools** ### Recommended Read πŸ“– [Wow! Linux Kernel 6.0 Lands With Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU SupportLinux Kernel 6.0 is here with Intel Raptor lake support and more!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsJacob Crume![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/linux-kernel-6-0-release.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-6-0-release/) ### Pine 64 PinePhone Support ![kali linux nethunter pro on pinephone pro](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/12/Kali-Linux-2022.4_NetHunter_Pro.jpg) Kali Linux now has official support for the Pine 64 PinePhone and PinePhone Pro. This support has come in the form of a new mobile-focused distro called '**Kali NetHunter Pro**'. They are marking it as a new beginning for Kali Linux and [NetHunter](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/?ref=itsfoss.com); this distro has been optimized for mobile devices and can be dual-booted alongside the main OS from an SD card. In addition, they have also hinted at a future release of alternative versions of Kali NetHunter Pro. These will feature Plasma Mobile alongside new installers for installing Kali NetHunter Pro onto the internal flash memory of a device. ### Return to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace ![kali linux 22.04 azure marketplace](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/12/Kali-Linux-2022.4_Azure.jpg) After being absent from the Azure Marketplace for a long time, Kali Linux was finally [added back](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en/marketplace/apps/kali-linux.kali?ref=itsfoss.com). [Offensive Security](https://www.offensive-security.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), the company behind Kali Linux, mentions that the publishing process has now been automated thanks to [kali-cloud build-scripts](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/build-scripts/kali-cloud?ref=itsfoss.com). Users will now enjoy the same consistency level as their [Amazon AWS image](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-fznsw3f7mq7to?ref=itsfoss.com). ### New Desktop Environments ![kali linux 22.04 with gnome 43](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/12/Kali-Linux-2022.4_GNOME43.jpg) Usually, Kali Linux uses the lightweight Xfce desktop environment as its default desktop environment. But now, it also features support for the recent KDE Plasma and GNOME versions. **In the case of Plasma:** Kali Linux now features KDE Plasma 5.26; it is meant to improve the overall desktop experience and has bought in many tweaks and improvements. ### Related Read πŸ“– [KDE Plasma 5.26 Adds Animated Wallpapers, New Widgets, and Big Screen AppsKDE Plasma 5.26 includes a vast list of refinements. Let’s check them out here.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/10/kde-5-26-release.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-5-26-release/) **In the case of GNOME:** Including the usual enhancements with [GNOME 43](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-43-release/), they have also added a few tweaks of their own. A new GTK3-based theme has been added based on the [adw-gtk3](https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-gtk3?ref=itsfoss.com) project with a few of Kali's tweaks. Then, the new 'gnome-text-editor' replaces 'gedit' and comes with an updated Kali theme. ### QEMU image They have also added a new [QEMU image](https://qemu-project.gitlab.io/qemu/system/images.html?ref=itsfoss.com) to their pre-generated image library in the hopes that it will make it easier for people to implement Kali Linux on self-hosted environments like [Proxmox Virtual Environments](https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve?ref=itsfoss.com), [virt-manager](https://virt-manager.org/?ref=itsfoss.com), or [libvirt](https://libvirt.org/?ref=itsfoss.com). ### πŸ› οΈ Other Changes/Improvements Besides the above changes, there are several other notable ones: - Enhanced Bluetooth support for Kali NetHunter. - Addition of Kali to Raspberry Pi Imager. - The u-boot bootloader in USBArmory MKII has been updated to 2022.10. - Updates to various Kali Documentation. - New tools such as **bloodhound.py**, **certipy**, **rizin-cutter,** and a few more. - Revamped social media channels of Kali Linux. You can go through the [release announcement](https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2022-4-release/?ref=itsfoss.com#desktop-updates) to get into the more technical details. ## πŸ“₯ Download Kali Linux 2022.4 Kali Linux 2022.4 has been made available on the [official website](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/?ref=itsfoss.com). [Kali Linux 2022.4](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/?ref=itsfoss.com) You can choose the image suitable for your requirements and download it.