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YuvrajRaghuvanshiS / WhatsApp-Key-Database-Extractor

The most advanced and complete solution for extracting WhatsApp key/DB from package directory (/data/data/com.whatsapp) without root access.
MIT License
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Source of Whatsapp .ab file #8

Closed roberts011 closed 3 years ago

roberts011 commented 3 years ago

How is one supposed to get the .ab file? It is not possible to create one via "adb backup".

YuvrajRaghuvanshiS commented 3 years ago

It is not possible in latest version of android. But as far as my knowledge on this subject goes it is a two party approved process. Either Android OS approves it or application does (like backup in MIUI, some apps still allow data backup). Current whatsapp version obviously does not allow that but earlier version used to do so. This tool installs that legacy version on device (after uninstalling currently installed version and "keeping" data intact) and backs up that then reinstall previously installed version.

Here's code for better understanding.

roberts011 commented 3 years ago

Misunderstanding on my side.