Am I right to assume that Whatsapp has to be activated in order to extract the key? I got "msgstore.db" and "wa.db" but I cant find "whatsapp.key", I guess I have to activate WhatsApp again first and then try again.
File not found error in Windows 8.1
I try to run WhatsAppCryptKeyExtractor from a W8.1 system with Java (java 7 update 65) installed
(installed in c:\Program Files (x86),
After the message to connect my Android to USB, and Unlock your device, I get:
"JAVA" is not recognized as an internal or external command.
and after that of course all kinds of not found errors.
What's going wrong here?
(I do have it running on a XP machine by the way
)
I try to run WhatsAppCryptKeyExtractor from a W8.1 system with Java (java 7 update 65) installed
(installed in c:\Program Files (x86),
After the message to connect my Android to USB, and Unlock your device, I get:
"JAVA" is not recognized as an internal or external command.
and after that of course all kinds of not found errors.
What's going wrong here?
(I do have it running on a XP machine by the way
)
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how does this actually work?
i mean.. you actually would need root in order to access the key path..
i mean.. you actually would need root in order to access the key path..
Just unzip it without changing the names where it will be unzipped. So use the defaults that unzip gives you.
(you can use any unzipper)
OK found it
Found that I need to add the directory path that JAVA bin is installed in to the
environmental values of W8. Added it too the end of the PATH and now it's working just fine.
I try to run WhatsAppCryptKeyExtractor from a W8.1 system with Java (java 7 update 65) installed
(installed in c:\Program Files (x86),
After the message to connect my Android to USB, and Unlock your device, I get:
"JAVA" is not recognized as an internal or external command.
and after that of course all kinds of not found errors.
What's going wrong here?
(I do have it running on a XP machine by the way
Found that I need to add the directory path that JAVA bin is installed in to the
environmental values of W8. Added it too the end of the PATH and now it's working just fine.
after starting backup appeared on my phone I waited for 1 minute then it gave me 0 files extracted . operation failed failed
why
p.s.
I installed the latest update off java,newer than the one that requested
How can I know that it iis working ??
why
p.s.
I installed the latest update off java,newer than the one that requested
How can I know that it iis working ??
Found that I need to add the directory path that JAVA bin is installed in to the
environmental values of W8. Added it too the end of the PATH and now it's working just fine.
How did you do that?
Today I have added few extra codes to look into system Registry for the Java Home Directory, hope now we can avoid the WhatsAppKeyExtractNoJavaCheck.bat.
Guyz please test my latest code and post any issue at the GIthub. github.com/AbinashBishoyi/WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor
Guyz please test my latest code and post any issue at the GIthub. github.com/AbinashBishoyi/WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor
Perfect solution for Java issues
I have Windows 8.1 and the first option worked perfectly !!! Thanks !!!!
I have Windows 8.1 and the first option worked perfectly !!! Thanks !!!!
All work perfect
Hello your software is working very fine, but when I send the key file to an email by a script when I try to decrypt show me an error that said: Expected key filesize of 158 bytes does not match do you know why?
Regards
Hello your software is working very fine, but when I send the key file to an email by a script when I try to decrypt show me an error that said: Expected key filesize of 158 bytes does not match do you know why?
Regards
It used to work fine, suddenly I am getting the attached error.
I tried two mobiles, one is rooted and the other is not. both came with the same error.
I would highly appreciate if you can check what went wrong and advise how to get around it.
I uninstalled Bluestacks emulator and it is working again.
I tried two mobiles, one is rooted and the other is not. both came with the same error.
I would highly appreciate if you can check what went wrong and advise how to get around it.
I uninstalled Bluestacks emulator and it is working again.
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HELP
Hi,
I need help. I've done all the steps mentioned above and when i open the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt and press the 'Decrypt Whatsapp Database' button i get this message when it finishes decrypting, 'Decrypting Failed'. Any idea what causes this and the soution?
Thank You
Hi,
I need help. I've done all the steps mentioned above and when i open the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt and press the 'Decrypt Whatsapp Database' button i get this message when it finishes decrypting, 'Decrypting Failed'. Any idea what causes this and the soution?
Thank You
Please help me in layman style.
I followed every step mentioned but getting failure. Please analyse my screenshot & guide me. I am struck with my life's grave issues, decoding my past whatsapp chat db will be of great help. Please help me. I have stock S3 Neo-dual sim.
Thanks for making such wonderful software which can do miracle.
I followed every step mentioned but getting failure. Please analyse my screenshot & guide me. I am struck with my life's grave issues, decoding my past whatsapp chat db will be of great help. Please help me. I have stock S3 Neo-dual sim.
Thanks for making such wonderful software which can do miracle.
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you need to restart your device before installing the old version1
IDK msgstore.db.crypt14 is only an encrypted backup of the msgstore.db stored in /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases
media is stored in internal/Android/media/com.whatsapp -
49** Version 4.7 Updated October 2016 - Supports Android 4.0-7.0 **
SUMMARY:
Allows WhatsApp users to extract their cipher key and databases on non-rooted Android devices.
UPDATE: This tool was last updated on October 12th 2016. and confirmed working on Android 4.0-7.0 using WhatsApp version v2.16.304 (latest available).
IMPORTANT: If you wish to extract media files or WhatsApp databases from Google Drive backups then you need: WhatsApp Google Drive Extractor instead.
TUTORIAL:
BRANCH UPDATES:
v4.0 - Fixed issues with Android API 14-17 (4.0-4.2 Jelly Bean).
v4.1 - Added support for Android API 23 (6.0-6.0.1 Marshmallow).
v4.2 - Added support for specifying adb backup passwords.
v4.3 - Added PowerShell version as optional alternative to bat version.
v4.4 - Changed primary mirror for legacy apk.
v4.5 - Fixed issue pushing cipher key to emulated storage.
v4.6 - Updated primary mirror for legacy apk (again).
v4.7 - Added new sanity checks and support for Android API 24 (7.0 Nougat).
PREREQUISITES:
- O/S: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X or Linux
- Java - If not installed: Download Java
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Drivers
- USB Debugging* must be enabled on the target device. Settings -> Developer Options -> (Debugging) USB debugging
- Android device with Android 4.0 or higher. I.E. Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Extract WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor-master.zip maintaining the directory structure.
- Click on WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.bat (Windows) or WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.sh (Mac OS X / Linux).
- Connect your device via USB, unlock your screen and wait for Full backup to appear.
- Enter your backup password or leave blank (if none set) and tap on Back up my data.
- Confirm backup password in your command console and then check the "extracted" folder.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- If you have never used USB Debugging before, you may also need to verify the fingerprint.
- If you have set a default backup password in your Android settings, then this MUST be the
backup password that you provide when prompted to backup your data. Else it WILL fail! - Linux and Mac OS X users may need to set the script permissions as executable. Depending on the
adb permissions, you may also need to sudo ./WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.sh from your command console. - If you're having issues with WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.bat then right click WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.ps1
and select Run with PowerShell. You may have to enter "y" at first run for script execution policy. - If you get an error saying "AES encryption not allowed" then you need to update your Oracle Java
Cryptography Extension (JCE) to Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files.
DOWNLOAD: WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor-master.zip
AUTHOR: TripCode
THANKS: dragomerlin for Android Backup Extractor and Abinash Bishoyi for being cool.4
thanks to everybody in this post, i finally made it in life, well, i mean... I managed to de-crypt the wa database as of today (29/02/2020, so it still works yey!!) after just a few hours of "playing" (not a funny game tho).
Because i'm quite bored this morning, i feel the need to give a thorough list of instructions for the newcomers (a kind summary because many have already been given in this post):
first, the "foreplay" steps, if you know what i mean :
- enable "usb debugging" in your phone
- verify you have the latest version of java and the android debug bridge drivers in your pc
- download the .zip from this post
- extract it without changing the overall structure of the folder
- download wa 2.11.431 (like from android-apk.org)
- put it in the tmp folder replacing legacywhatsapp.apk
second, the feel like a hacker from mr. Robot steps:
- launch whatsappkeydbextract.bat file
- input y to reboot the device
- once rebooted, unlock it (you should not find your wa app anymore) and press any key in cw
- wait until the streamed install is done
- unlock again your phone
- prompted "wa has been updated" should be prompted in your phone, press continue
- search for wa in your phone and open it
- (a new prompt in your phone will say it's an outdated version of wa press ok, if it doesnt appear don't worry)
- press the adjust date and you will be sent to a date & time page, keep it open
- press any key in cw
- select the option you prefer at the command window
- select fullback up in your phone (without entering any password)
- restore wa press any key
- you made it as well :highfive:
finally you should download the whatsapp viewer and use it to open the msgstor.db file
i hope it helps and sorry for the bad jokes
n.b.: For the steve jobs lovers i'm sorry i have a win pc altough i'm not against a fundraise to buy me one, i would love to replace my potato with an apple :d
wa = whatsapp
cw = command window
FINALLY!!!! THIS UP HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO HAVE/FOLLOW SO TO BACKUP WhatsApp FILES WITH LAST 2020 ANDROID ON A WINDOWS BASED SYSTEM!!!!!!
- Download WhatsApp Key/DB Extractor posted by p4r4d0x86
- Download whatsapp-2.11.431.apk file from link posted by lopra (if it doesn't work, just googe that exact version)
- Strictly follow instructions written by fabiml
EVERYTHING DID WORK AT FIRST TRY!!!!!
Thank you guys. I really love ya!!!3I will try this evening/night (ADT - Atlantic Daylight Time / ADST Atlantic Daylight Saving Time ... or currently UTC-3)
Here it is:
https://github.com/p4r4d0x86/WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor/archive/v4.7-E1.0.zip
And the new UNTESTED merjapp.jar is here:
https://github.com/p4r4d0x86/merjapp/releases/download/v190508/merjapp.jar3Detailed Instructions
Thanks to everybody in this post, I finally made it in life, well, I mean... I managed to de-crypt the WA database as of today (29/02/2020, so it still works yey!!) after just a few hours of "playing" (not a funny game tho).
Because I'm quite bored this morning, I feel the need to give a thorough list of instructions for the newcomers (a kind summary because many have already been given in this post):
First, the "foreplay" steps, if you know what I mean :
- Enable "USB Debugging" in your phone
- Verify you have the latest version of Java and the Android Debug Bridge Drivers in your PC
- Download the .zip from this post
- Extract it without changing the overall structure of the folder
- Download WA 2.11.431 (like from android-apk.org)
- Put it in the tmp folder replacing LegacyWhatsApp.apk
Second, the feel like a hacker from Mr. Robot steps:
- Launch WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.bat file
- Input Y to reboot the device
- Once rebooted, unlock it (you should not find your WA app anymore) and press any key in CW
- Wait until the streamed install is done
- Unlock again your phone
- Prompted "WA has been updated" should be prompted in your phone, press continue
- Search for WA in your phone and open it
- (A new prompt in your phone will say it's an outdated version of WA press ok, if it doesnt appear don't worry)
- Press the adjust date and you will be sent to a Date & Time page, keep it open
- Press any key in CW
- Select the option you prefer at the command window
- Select fullback up in your phone (without entering any password)
- Restore WA press any key
- You MADE IT as well :highfive:
Finally you should download the Whatsapp Viewer and use it to open the msgstor.db file
I hope it helps and sorry for the bad jokes
N.B.: For the Steve Jobs lovers I'm sorry I have a Win PC altough I'm not against a fundraise to buy me one, I would love to replace my potato with an apple
WA = Whatsapp
CW = Command Window
This method still works for Oneplus 9pro Android 13, but it has some new twists.
Latest whatsapp viewer can't decrypt backups or open the conversations as-is due to slight changes to the encryption plus messages format in the sql database.
Hope you find this helpful.
To decrypt .14 files, use this instead:
GitHub - ElDavoo/wa-crypt-tools: Manage WhatsApp .crypt12, .crypt14 and .crypt15 files.
Manage WhatsApp .crypt12, .crypt14 and...
github.com
Two different errors: older version of WhatsApp Viewer and no such table: chat_list · Issue #151 · andreas-mausch/whatsapp-viewer
Using the WhatsApp extractor...
github.com
To open the new database file format after obtaining the files with the extractor, here are the instructions on how to create the needed tables in the SQL database so the viewer can process them:
Two different errors: older version of WhatsApp Viewer and no such table: chat_list · Issue #151 · andreas-mausch/whatsapp-viewer
Using the WhatsApp extractor...
github.com
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The only way to access private application files (such as a WhatsApp's cipher key) without root is the ADB method. You can backup some files on the device without a PC (APK's etc...), but there is currently no way to access private files and folders. All the "My Big Fat Backup" style apps and tools will either require root or ADB. Eclipse also utilizes ADB. Basically, device side backups of application data require root. There are no other alternatives to this. If there was, then Android would be too infeasible and insecure as a viable operating system. Physical access translates into only two solutions. 1.) The ability to root and 2.) The ability to utilize ADB (Eclipse, Bats, Exe's doing nothing more than calling a simple command line). Of course if you are aware of a 3rd method (disregarding the user interface) and is not based on root or ADB then please feel free to share.
