Allows WhatsApp users to extract their cipher key and databases on non-rooted Android devices. This version is intended to be foolproof, it has to work. It's focus is to help manually diagnose errors that the original has and make people do more work manually. It might be more work but at least you can make sure that this will work. There are some key differences and disadvantages though (basically, less automation) I had a lot of issues with the original one, stuff like not finding a file and etc. I said fuck this and did it myself and I used the code as a guide, and it worked.
Code can get outdated very quickly. And if no one is able to keep up, you might as well remove the parts that make it harder to maintain, so it can work for a longer amount of time and you can keep up. I still want the original version to get updated, but we still need a version that works at least most of the time
For a more automated and less hands-on version of this, visit https://github.com/p4r4d0x86/WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor/
- It won't decrypt the database for you
- You are expected to install the old whatsapp apk yourself (you may have to unnistall whatsapp). See prerequisites
- Your whatsapp version prior to running this is not backed up. You are going to have to find a way to download it (Through google play or some other store if you want the newest)
- No powershell or sh version. Might do powershell though (not sh, I am not familiar with it)
- No backup (You should not lose data if you unnistall whatsapp, I still advice you to backup)
- No sanity checks at all. Nothing is going to tell you that have the right version or etc
v4.7-E1.0-M - Unofficial version to fix some errors which appear on newer android versions (7+). Also the first version used on this fork.
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).
- O/S: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Java - If not installed: https://www.java.com/en/download/
- An old whatsapp version with no adb backup restrictions: http://whatcrypt.com/WhatsApp-2.11.431.apk (You have to install this before doing this)
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Drivers - If not installed: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
- USB Debugging must be enabled on the target device. Settings -> Developer Options -> (Debugging) USB debugging
If you cannot find Developer Options then please go to: Settings -> About phone/device and tap the Build number
multiple times until you're finally declared a developer. - Android device with Android 4.0 or higher. I.E. Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat.
- A way to decrypt your database. You can use tools like Whatsapp Viewer or WhatCrypt.
- Extract "WhatsApp-Key-DB-Extractor-master.zip" maintaining the directory structure.
- Click on "WhatsAppKeyDBExtract.bat" (Windows)
- 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 your "extracted" folder.
- 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! - 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.
AUTHOR: TripCode & p4r4d0x86