SUMMARY:

The purpose of this script is to provide a method for WhatsApp users to extract
their cipher key on NON-ROOTED
Android devices. The cipher key is required to decrypt WhatsApp CRYPT6, 7 and 8
backup files. This script
works by hooking into the USB backup feature on Android 4.0 or higher. It will
NOT work with earlier Android
versions or on devices where this feature has been deliberately disabled by the
manufacturer. The cipher key
can be used with WhatCrypt (www.whatcrypt.com), both on the website (online dec
ryption / exportation) and with
the Android App (offline decryption / recryption). Other apps and websites may
also support WhatsApp cipher keys.
It should be noted that WhatsApp cipher keys can roll (update) periodically. If
this happens then you will need
to repeat the instructions contained within this file in order to extract the l
atest cipher key. This script will
also extract the latest UNENCRYPTED WhatsApp Message Database (msgstore.db) and
Contacts Database (wa.db).
In addition to the above. A copy of the cipher key will also be pushed to the W
hatsApp Database directory on the
device itself and contained within a file called ".nomedia". The reason for thi
s is to allow Android Developers
a unified method in which they can offer their app users WhatsApp Decryption fo
r those willing to run this script.
PREREQUISITES:
1.) O/S: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
2.) Java - If not installed: https://www.java.com/en/download/
3.) ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Drivers - If not installed: http://forum.xda-dev
elopers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
4.) USB Debugging must be enabled on the target device. Settings -> Developer O
ptions -> (Debugging) USB debugging
If you cannot find Developer Options then please go to: Settings -> About p
hone/device and tap the Build number
multiple times until you're finally declared a developer.
5.) Android device with Android 4.0 or higher.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Extract "WhatsAppKeyExtract.zip" on your computer maintaining the directory
structure.
2.) Browse to the extracted folder and click on "WhatsAppKeyExtract.bat".
3.) Connect your device via USB*, unlock your screen and wait for "Full backup"
to appear.
4.) Leave the password field blank and tap on "Back up my data".
5.) The "extracted" folder will now contain your "whatsapp.key", "msgstore.db"
and "wa.db".
* = If you have never used USB Debugging before, you may also need to verify th
e fingerprint.
AUTHOR: TripCode
THANKS: dragomerlin for Android Backup Extractor, Snoop05 for ADB Installer and

Abinash Bishoyi for being cool.