So how can we decrypt encrypted WhatsApp databases? The most important step is to get the cipher key. The cipher key is generated along. 'Nowadays there are no public solutions for decryption of encrypted WhatsApp databases without the crypt key.' Public NO, private yes 'reverse engineering of WhatsApp code in order to understand the encryption algorithm.
Why WhatsApp has to be more popular than other social networking sites? The question and its answer is very simple. Because of this modern security.WhatsApp when launched than it used to save all the users database messages in crypt form. That means, nobody could read someones private messages. Though, The popularity of WhatsApp has been increased with the fluctuation of time. And the security is going to be more better.
As per resources, The original fact has came out in 2011 that due to lack of security, the user account may be hacked by session hijacking and packet analysis.
But in September 2012, WhatsApp security team had solved the security issue. And one of the important features of encryption of data had been inserted.
Now WhatsApp use to encrypt all data in with crypt2, crypt5, crypt7, crypt8 form. That means, this time, its going to be very hard for the developers to crack/hack the database files and read all chat messages.
But, also due to the hard work of developers some features has out. So, I have featured 3 verified trick to convert all the latest encryption database i.e. Crypt2, Crypt5, Crypt6, Crypt7, Crypt8 into decryption form without key and support files.We have three ways,
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1st Way- Use Android Mobiles to extract WhatsApp database
1. We have to steal or extract WhatsApp Messages From Database Folder. Just On your Android File Explorer or Browser. Just create a folder on your Android Sd card i.e Chats.Just Navigate to Sd card/WhatsApp/Databases/msgstore.db.crypt. And then copy and save the msgstore.db.crypt files into the Chats folder.
2. Now, We have to decrypt database into encrypt database. There are a ton of application available on Google Play Store or the web such as Crypt-Db converter, Whatcrypt, Tri-Crypt(Updated to Omni-crypt).
We shall use Omni-crypt. Because, it easy to use. And it does not require Root. Download Omni-crypt. click here. Install and launch the app on your Android as usual.
3. You can have several options at the menu. see below picture,
convert the latest CRYPT7, CRYPT6 or CRYPT5 to the original CRYPT |
Note:- Let’s check, which version of encryption is in our database files. Just, look at the message database (which you have copied to Chat folder), msgstore.db.crypt5, msgstore.db.crypt8, msgstore.db.crypt2 . Numbers will define your database version.
4. If, you database version Crypt, Crypt5 is of version. Then select first option of Omni-crypt. If, database version is Encrypt6, Encrpt7, Encrpt8. Then select 3rd option. (Your bad luck, you have to root your android. click here. Otherwise, you can move to 2nd or 3rd way)
5. Now, when the decrypt process is done. Then, We have to extract the database to make it readable for human mind.
6. Just, navigate to ‘WhatCrypt.com‘ and upload your files there, and then hit on process/download ZIP. And afterward, download and read the chat conversations of your friends, girlfriends as usual.
WhatsApp Viewer, WhatsApp Sniffer |
2nd Way – Using Python to read chat session of WhatsApp
Now, lets go through a little bit technical way. Python is library which supports many internet protocols such as, Html, Xml, Json, Ftp, Imap, socket interface. So, it can also be used to read encrypted data and files.
Requirement:
1. Android Mobile 4.0 or higher.
2. Java Runtime Environment (may be, but download and install it).
3. WhatsApp extractor.
1. Android Mobile 4.0 or higher.
2. Java Runtime Environment (may be, but download and install it).
3. WhatsApp extractor.
1. First, make a folder in your PC i.e. Backup chat. And Copy and paste the backup database into the Backup Chat Folder.
2. Now, Download And Install Python on your PC as usual.
3. Now, Download WhatsApp_Xtract.zip and Extract using Winrar or any other tool into to ‘Backup Chat’ Folder.
4. Now, Then double click on ‘WhatsApp_xtract_Android_Crypted.bat’ files. see below picture,
WhatsApp Extractor and Read Chat session |
5. And now, You will able to read all chat sessions.
3rd way – WhatsApp-key-DB-extractor
Note:- Android must be 4.0 or higher.
1. First, Download and Install Java Run Time Environment. (skip it, if you already have).
2. Now, download and Install ‘Android debug bridge’.
3. Now, on your Android Mobile, Turn on ‘ USB Debugging Mode’. Just navigate to Settings>Developer Option>USB debugging.
4. Now, download ‘WhatApp-Key-Extractor.zip’ and install as usual. click here
5. Now, double click on the WhatAppKeyExtract.bat It will come after extracting the zip file.
6. Now, connect your Android to PC. And wait for a few second until drives are fully installed.
Read my friends’ WhatsApp messages |
7. Now, Unlock your mobile. And wait, until full backup message be appear.
8. Now, Leave the Password area blank. And the, click on ‘Backup My data‘. And Wait for a few second or until WhatsAppKeyExtract says, the process is done.
9. Now, Browse the ‘WhatsAppExtractFolder’ folder viz, Extracted.
10.Now, You will see there three files namez, ‘Key.db-the key!’, ‘Msgstore.db – decrypted Whatsapp backup’, ‘Wa.db-Contacts’.
11.Now, download and install ‘WhatsApp Viewer‘ (approx. 1 mb). And the open these three files though WhatsApp Viewer application. Done
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File TypeWhatsApp Encrypted Database File
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What is a CRYPT12 file?
A CRYPT12 file is an encrypted database created by WhatsApp Messenger, an Android messenger application. It contains a 256-bit AES encrypted database of messages sent and received through the app.
The 'crypt12' extension is often appended to a .DB file to create a .DB.CRYPT12 file, which is used by WhatsApp to secure a user's message database on his or her Android device. For each new installment, WhatsApp Messenger uses a different algorithm to encrypt the DB files. The extension appended to the DB file, such as .CRYPT7 or .CRYPT8, signifies the algorithm.
If you are looking to decrypt a CRYPT12 to view the message history of the app's user you must locate the key file, which stores the encryption key. The key file is stored in the following location: /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key
![Decrypt Decrypt](/uploads/1/2/5/6/125686645/561613484.png)
CRYPT12 database files are located on the SD card of an Android device with WhatsApp Messenger installed. You can find it in the following directory:
/sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases
/sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases
There may be multiple CRYPT12 database files in the folder with YYYY-MM-DD dates included in their filenames. These files were created by WhatsApp Messenger as backups to the original msgstore.db.crypt12 database file. The date in their filename represents when the file was created.
The dated backup files can be deleted to free up space on the SD card without affecting the messages in WhatsApp Messenger. However, the backup databases will not be available to restore a corrupt database if it is deleted.
You can use the Omni-Crypt app to convert CRYPT12 files to .CRYPT legacy files on your Android device. You can also use the WhatCrypt web program to decrypt and upload/store your CRYPT12 files.
msgstore.db.crypt12 - Name of the file that contains the database of chat messages.
msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12 - Name of the backup database file created by WhatsApp Messenger that contains messages. The YYYY-MM-DD indicates the date that the backup was created.
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Programs that open CRYPT12 files