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
decryption / 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
latest 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
WhatsApp Database directory on the
device itself and contained within a file called ".nomedia". The reason for this
is to allow Android Developers
a unified method in which they can offer their app users WhatsApp Decryption for
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-
developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
4.) 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.
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 the
fingerprint.

AUTHOR: TripCode
 THANKS: dragomerlin for Android Backup Extractor, Snoop05 for ADB Installer and
Abinash Bishoyi for being cool.