Hi,
I have a Motorola A1000 that has definitely failed.
Before it had broken, I had downloaded the phonebook with all my contact numbers.
I wish to retrieve the phone numbers, but it is a binary file that cannot be read by any normal editor (ASCII editor, winword, excel).
I can see the numbers and the names of the contacts, but they're mixed in an unreadable mess.
The file is a file named 297.dat. It is one of many .dat files that I downloaded from the A1000.
It is impossible to read it with the cable SW that I used to manage the phone. The programs rejects any operation if the phone is not connected, and refuses to read the backup copy of the phone files.
Can somebody help me?
I desperatly need to retrieve my phonebook numbers.
Best regards
Alberto
Have you tried using a hex editor to manually pull the numbers and enter them into a new phone or just a text file? If you could post the file someone here might be able to help you if you can't on your own.
Here is the file
Hi,
I have opened it with ultraedit, but I cannot understand the rule by which the number and the names are associated between them.
I attach the (zipped) binary file. If somebody wishes to exercise his skill in decoding and decrypting, I'll be very grateful!!
Alberto
** Version 2.4 Updated October 2016 **
WhatCrypt - WhatsApp Crypt Tool
WhatCrypt is a decryption and encryption tool for backed up WhatsApp databases.
Usage Examples:
Decrypt legacy .crypt and .crypt5-12 files to .db files.
Encrypt .db files to legacy .crypt files.
Original encrypted files will not be moved or deleted. If you get any Decryption Failed messages
then it means that either the encrypted database is corrupt or you have supplied the incorrect
account name or key file. Root access will be required to obtain your crypt key (crypt 6>12) or Android 4.0+.
HOW TO GET YOUR CRYPT KEY NON-ROOT
Download Here: http://whatcrypt.com/com.whatcrypt.apk
Version History
Version 1.0 - Initial release.
Version 1.1 - Added disable minions (sounds) option.
Version 1.2 - Added support for empty or null accounts with crypt5.
Version 1.3 - Added support for crypt6.
Version 1.4 - Added root key copier.
Version 1.5 - Added support for crypt7.
Version 1.6 - Removed minions (sounds).
Version 1.7 - Added decrypt / encrypt progress bar.
Version 1.8 - Added support for crypt8.
Version 1.9 - Fixed crypt8 support on latest WhatsApp version.
Version 2.0 - Added support for crypt9-12.
Version 2.1 - Fixed a bug effecting some decrypts of crypt12.
Version 2.2 - Fixed malformed database issue and added support for Android Marshmallow.
Version 2.3 - Added native root methods and dynamic support for crypt10-12 (variation b).
Version 2.4 - Fixed SU issue, added crypt12 variations E/F and support for Android Nougat.
Copyright / Distribution
This application is the proprietary copyright of whatcrypt.com. In the spirit of education, we have no issues with anyone reverse engineering the apk in private. You are however expressly forbidden from posting any links to decompiled sources or distributing the binary itself or any modified binaries. You may of course share the official download link.
does it work/??
Does this really work?
TripCode said:
WhatCrypt - WhatsApp Crypt Tool
WhatCrypt is a decryption and recryption tool for backed up WhatsApp databases.
Usage Examples:
Decrypt .crypt and .crypt5 database files and turn them into SQLite files.
Decrypt or Recrypt.crypt5 database files that have not been linked to any account.
Recrypt .crypt5 database files so they can be used on another device / account.
Recrypt .crypt5 database files to .crypt so they can be used on older WhatsApp versions.
Recrypt .crypt database files to .crypt5 so they can be used on newer WhatsApp versions.
All decrypted and recrypted files will be saved in the same directory as the original encrypted
file. Decrypted files will end in .db. Recrypted files will end in re.crypt or re.crypt5. The
original encrypted files will not be moved or deleted. If you get any Decryption Failed messages
then it means that either the encrypted database is corrupt or you have supplied the incorrect
account name.
Download Here: http://whatsapp.livetrack.mobi/com.whatcrypt.apk
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This looks like a crap which wont work and is only designed to collect user database...
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
It works absolutely fine!
->"WhatCrypt Settings" -> locate the .crypt5 file -> type in your gmail account-> Save settings-> Back to Main Menu->Recrypt Whatsapp Database->Put in your gmail address again-> remove the hook from crypt5-> Recrypt Whatsapp Database-> WAIT a minute.
This will create a normal crypt file, which can be used in whatsapp xtract just like before!
"Google recommends you not to install this app."
Pumpernickel1 said:
It works absolutely fine!
->"WhatCrypt Settings" -> locate the .crypt5 file -> type in your gmail account-> Save settings-> Back to Main Menu->Recrypt Whatsapp Database->Put in your gmail address again-> remove the hook from crypt5-> Recrypt Whatsapp Database-> WAIT a minute.
This will create a normal crypt file, which can be used in whatsapp xtract just like before!
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It doesnt nw..the key might hav changed or the dechipher no longer works..searchin for somethin tht cud break the code..
ursnava said:
It doesnt nw..the key might hav changed or the dechipher no longer works..searchin for somethin tht cud break the code..
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Decrypt doesn't work for me either but RECRYPT from .crypt5 to .crypt definitly works still fine!
Just tried with newest Whatsapp availabe and newest Backup file.
Recrypting will create "msgstore.db.re.crypt". Of course this has to renamed to "msgstore.db.crypt" before you can use "Whatsap Xtract".
hasta_guy said:
This looks like a crap which wont work and is only designed to collect user database...
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yep.. it seems to be so..
Pumpernickel1 said:
Decrypt doesn't work for me either but RECRYPT from .crypt5 to .crypt definitly works still fine!
Just tried with newest Whatsapp availabe and newest Backup file.
Recrypting will create "msgstore.db.re.crypt". Of course this has to renamed to "msgstore.db.crypt" before you can use "Whatsap Xtract".
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Its a crap. there is a better app which recrypts. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fireblade.whatsappconverter
Can any one recommend any app which can convert my old backup file of db.crypt to the new backup file db.crypt5 so that i can import old data.
Its not working even after entering correct gmail account
Its not working even after entering correct gmail account. Its not decryting the database.
What should be done now.
Whatsapp introduced .crypt6 files in the latest version from their website and I am not able to convert them to.crypt using the tool. Any insight into crypt6?
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Whatsapp introduced .crypt6 files in the latest version from their website and I am not able to convert them to.crypt using the tool. Any insight into crypt6?
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The app has been updated to support crypt6. Root access will be required to obtain your crypt6 key.
crypt6 key
how to get Crypt6 key from android phone.
please tell me brifly.
give the full path so i can find crypt6 key.
TripCode said:
The app has been updated to support crypt6. Root access will be required to obtain your crypt6 key.
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thanks for the application. i was able to obtain a decrypted file of the database, file extension was .db
i want to use this file with smsbackup+ to backup whatsapp chats in my gmail.
smsbackup+ does not recognive the newly created file. do you know how i can solve this?
smsbackup+ was backing up after i converted the crypt5 file with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fireblade.whatsappconverter
resitm said:
thanks for the application. i was able to obtain a decrypted file of the database, file extension was .db
i want to use this file with smsbackup+ to backup whatsapp chats in my gmail.
smsbackup+ does not recognive the newly created file. do you know how i can solve this?
smsbackup+ was backing up after i converted the crypt5 file with this app
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Crossposting links in multiple threads puts you in danger of becoming a spam whore. I advise you not to do it. If you would like to promote an app then I would advise you to link to it in your signature instead of cluttering up the forums. If the app that you are promoting works for you then I fail to see any constructive purpose of your post. In anycase, sms backup+ is open source so why not just use a fork that contains support for crypt 5? However, it must be noted that the switch to crypt6 is imminent and that crypt5 will soon be yesterdays news.
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Crossposting links in multiple threads puts you in danger of becoming a spam whore. I advise you not to do it. If you would like to promote an app then I would advise you to link to it in your signature instead of cluttering up the forums. If the app that you are promoting works for you then I fail to see any constructive purpose of your post. In anycase, sms backup+ is open source so why not just use a fork that contains support for crypt 5? However, it must be noted that the switch to crypt6 is imminent and that crypt5 will soon be yesterdays news.
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I like the danger of becoming a spam whore, let me worry about me.
The whatsapp i use has the crypt6 file, i just said that the pther app was working with the crypt5. Not promoting or any other b.s
I posted in 2 locations so more people would see it, seeing how this thread is not moving.
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I like the danger of becoming a spam whore, let me worry about me.
The whatsapp i use has the crypt6 file, i just said that the pther app was working with the crypt5. Not promoting or any other b.s
I posted in 2 locations so more people would see it, seeing how this thread is not moving.
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My appologies if you weren't spamming. Have you verified that you can open the db file in a sqlite browser? Also, I thought sms plus dealt with the old .crypt files so what you may need to do is use the Recrypt option to convert crypt6 to crypt and then rename the recrypted msgstore.db.re.crypt to msgstore.db.crypt so that it can be read by sms plus. Let me know how you get on.
jigneshpatel571985 said:
how to get Crypt6 key from android phone.
please tell me brifly.
give the full path so i can find crypt6 key.
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The key file is located in "/data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key" You can obtain it with root or possibly with a usb backup solution such as Helium. It should be noted that the beta builds of WhatsApp use a rolling encryption mechanism which means that the cipher key changes periodically. As far as I can tell WhatsApp doesn't even read the cipher key from the key file, but instead calls a remote hashing algorithm on their server which is based on other parameters stored in this file. It's likely that in the next stable release the cipher key may not even be present on the device. In which case the only way to obtain the current cipher will be to patch the WhatsApp apk. I have already developed a patch tool that is called WhatPatch that can achieve this, though I'll be watching this space with everyone else before I decide if it's worth releasing or not.
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The app has been updated to support crypt6. Root access will be required to obtain your crypt6 key.
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Says Crypt 6 key not found even though it says the Key copied successfully in the settings page; in reality the crypt6.key is not copied to the directory.
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Says Crypt 6 key not found even though it says the Key copied successfully in the settings page; in reality the crypt6.key is not copied to the directory.
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Was the app granted root? Failing that if you have root then just copy "/data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key" to "sdcard/WhatsApp/crypt6.key" manually. The copy feature works on several of my own devices, but has not yet been exstensively tested. Please also ensure that the path to the key is correct in settings.
EDIT: The app has been updated. Specifically concerning the root key copying mechanism. It is busybox aware and the event handling of any errors is more precise. I.E. If the user has a version of WhatsApp installed that does not yet support crypt6 it will respond with "Cannot copy a non-existent key!".
I am not sure if I post at the right place but I would like to share this to everyone as I understand how hard it is to find a solution that works. With this guide, you will get to keep the original WhatsApp message information (such as thumbnail, link, emoticon, etc.) and work like it is a restore file that backup from itself.
There will be three main phase you need to perform. You can get all required file in the attachment. Make sure you backup your end result before jump into the next phase.
Phase A: Decrypt and obtain msgstore.db file
This is the easiest method I can find and NO ROOT is required to perform this. All you need is to follow the instruction below.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Extract "WhatsAppKeyExtract.zip" (from attachment) on your computer maintaining the directory structure.
Browse to the extracted folder and click on "WhatsAppKeyExtract.bat".
Enable USB Debugging on your device.
Connect your device via USB**, unlock your screen and wait for "Full backup" to appear.
Leave the password field blank and tap on "Back up my data".
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.
(Credited to TripCode for providing this application! Here is the link to original thread.)
For my case, I have three backup files that named msgstore.db.crypt, msgstore.db.crypt7 and msgstore.db.crypt8. Although I know there might be other easier method to achieve this, I choose to restore each file (by uninstall and install WhatsApp) and run the above method to get my decrypted file. Hence I can be sure that all decrypted file will come in the same structure (I will show you what this mean later) and prevent any error that may cause by that.
Phase B: Edit and prepare database for merge
This will be a bit tricky. But in general, you MUST make sure that you have no overlapping message history between your files.
INSTRUCTION:
Download SQLite Database Browser and install on your computer.
Open the database you want to edit.
Click on [Browse Data] tab.
In Table drop down menu, click on [messages] (You will see all your WhatsApp message here).
Use it like you are using Excel, select any row that is overlapping (EXCEPT the row with many [-1] value) and click on [Delete Record], then click on [Write Changes] (this means you have save the change to the database).
Keep doing this for your remaining file and close all windows of SQLite Database Browser when you are done.
(Thanks ztedd for posting his own method where I get inspired from. This is the link to his original post.)
For my case, the number of column of all my file when display in "messages" table is different (newer WhatsApp database file have more data type). This is the reason I restore and run backup again to make sure all my file have the same structure. Also, a quick tips to figure out which row is overlapping or duplicate is export the messages table to CSV file and open it with Excel. You will need to copy the first few column of each database and paste them together, then use the feature that come with Excel such as Filter and Remove Duplicate to identify which row number you need to remove from actual database file.
IMPORTANT - Never edit your database on excel and import it back to your original database. This will remove all thumbnail, link, emoticon and etc. and show you some weird message when you restore back to your device.
Phase C: Merge database file
This method only can merge two file at once. You may need to do this several time depending how many database you want to merge. I suggest you start from the oldest to newest.
INSTRUCTION:
Rename the older file to old.db.
Rename the newer file to new.db
Create a new folder called Merge and copy the file old.db, new.db and merjapp.jar into it.
Run Command Prompt on your computer (or click on Start Menu and search for cmd)
In Command Prompt, type each of the following separately and press Enter:
Code:
cd desktop
cd merge
You now should see [C:\Users\<UserName>\Desktop\Merge>] in cmd window.
Now type the following and press Enter:
Code:
java.exe -jar merjapp.jar -old old.db -new new.db
You should see a "Done!" is displayed and a new file named output.db will be created in the Merge folder.
If you have other database to merge, repeat the steps above by rename the output.db to old.db.
Once you are done, rename the output.db to msgstore.db and it is ready to restore into WhatsApp.
(Credited to namnoops for this merge application! This is the link to original thread.)
For my case, I have to run this steps twice to merge 3 databases. I get error the first time I run this because some messages is overlapping and this is the reason for Phase B to edit my database. Once I got my merged database, I renamed it to msgstore.db (without encrypt again) and have no problem restore back to my device. I also copy and paste all my backed up WhatsApp folder to my device (except the file in Database folder) for the picture in WhatsApp to work.
Disclaimer: I do not know any coding behind all these so if you have any questions I will try to answer but the best bet is to go back to the original thread.
Below is some other method that I found online but can't figure out how to do it. You may try it at your own risk.
Additional Method:
sch3m4's wforensic Method
Alternate sch3m4's wforensic Method
Reserve for later use.
Reserve for later use, again.
How could i restore the merged database file ?
Xperia000sola said:
How could i restore the merged database file ?
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I think you should overwrite new merged DB uninstall whatsapp then reinstall it
Thank you! I' ve tried the method in the thread of the merge tool, but your procedure did the trick for me =)
i cannot use it
help us with video please
big fail after attemped retrieve msgstore.db
when tested edit under sqlitebrowser, save change then exit. copy backup the "msgstore.db" file to my device original place and set permission as before. run whatsapp then all my message on list has been gone. no idea wut happen. even though i copy back my original msgstore.db to same place. so **** and make me down becoz i forgot to backup the list b4 make this test.
i use whatsapp ver 2.12.367. and dun add or del row under sqlitebrowser, only retrieve some text on same row, but why i copy back the original msgstore.db also fail? lost all message
While it might not be a lot of fun, it's quite easy to merge those databases using this method
I have used the Android WhatCrypt-app to decrypt my databases on the smartphone, copied both unencrypted ones to my PC and then trimmed the newer one down.
After merging, the only problem was getting Whatsapp to accept my database - the first attempt resulted in Whatsapp deleting all my messages.
My solution was to "Clear Data" on Whatsapp and simply drop the newly created database in Whatsapp's folder inside /data.
It accepted the new file and created the missing files by itself.
Now I have finally got all those messages in my Whatsapp
Thank you very much!
Hey,
I have a problem : everytime I try to do the last step e.g. merge the old.db and new.db via cmd - i get the error message " -E- Database old.db cannot be found! " . I renamed the old database to "old.db" still it doesnt work? What I am doing wrong?
Is my old.db file corrupted? I can read it with Whatsapp Viewer tool.. So it seems to work.
And there shouldnt be any overlapping messages - I have an old database and a fresh new one without any old backups.
(my old phone broke and i just jused the new one for the incoming messages)
Help
Hi,
I just wanted to ask, I have the msgsstore.db.crypt8 File from my old whatsapp back on older device but I am unable to copy it to the database folder in my new device.
Help Please
Guys I have 2 backups, 1 crypt9 and 1 crypt12. I decrypted and merged both succesfully but when I try to restore my messages through Whatsapp it tells me "Cannor restore your messagges......." . What can be the problem? Whatsappviewer open without problems outout.db, so I think it is not corrupted. There may be some overlapping msgs? How can I notice them? I whatched the table column received_timestamp and I didn't see any equal row. However the column timestamp has multiple equal column, can be this my problem?
Thank in advance
Now I'm on phase B, and with the DB Browser for SQLite, I opened (tab Browse Data) the msgstore file in the "extracted" folder and then selected messages In Table drop down menu.
I didn't not understand what to do next.
DLz88 said:
Now I'm on phase B, and with the DB Browser for SQLite, I opened (tab Browse Data) the msgstore file in the "extracted" folder and then selected messages In Table drop down menu.
I didn't not understand what to do next.
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You would need to delete the records you do not want and then save the changes. In any case, what is the end result you are trying to achieve? Do you wish to import the merged database back to WhatsApp? Are the databases from separate accounts? If you intend to write back msgstore.db to /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases? How are you going to do that without root? If you do intend to use your merged database with WhatsApp then you may run into difficulties. Things have changed a lot since this guide was written.
I have previous crypted (crypt8) backup files from whatsapp database (same account) and I want to merge those old messages with others whatsapp messages I have on my LG G5. Basically my galaxy s4 died, I managed to rescue the whatsapp database and now I want those messages in my new LG G5 (no backup on whatsapp servers because it was setted off by mistake). The folder is inside the main storage/WhatsApp/Database Also, I want all the records and excel told me that there are not any duplicates values.
Don't work on Nexus 5X, show message like strong AES encryption. :'(
Guys, I have FINALLY found a way to merge two differten WhatsApp backup files. I'll post the guide asap (have to translate it). Is different from the one on the first page for the first two parts.
How to merge two different WhatsApp backup files:
We have two different WhatsApp backup file (doesn't matter if encrypted by different methods, for example, I had a crypt9 file and one crypt8) and we want to combine them into one so we can read them with WhatsApp.
Requirements: OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
Programs you need:
1) WhatsApp Xtract: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770982
2) SQLite Database Browser: https://github.com/sqlitebrowser/sql....2.0-win32.exe
3) merjapp (merjapp.jar) https://github.com/namnoops/merjapp/releases
4) JDK http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
5) Java: https://www.java.com/en/download/
6) ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Drivers - If not installed: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Enable USB Debugg: Settings \ Developer options \ USB debugging (to activate them go to Settings-> About phone-> Software Information-> click many times on the Build number).
Before proceeding further, I suggest to temporarily remove all security protocols such as pin, lock screen with a sequence or other method and scanning fingerprints. In order to avoid the forced backup password.
I also suggest to make the extension of the files, visible (on windows, go to Tools-> Folder Options-> View-> uncheck "Hide extensions for known files").
First phase: decrypt
Extract the "WhatsAppKeyExtract.zip" program in a PC folder, making sure to maintain the folder structure.
a) Start "WhatsAppKeyExtract.bat"
b) Once started, connect your phone via USB, unlock the screen.
c) Wait until the screen that tells you to back up your data appears.
d) Leave the password field blank and click "Back up my data".
e) When finished, inside the "extracted" folder (located inside the WhatsAppKeyExtractor folder) you will find the files "whatsapp.key", "msgstore.db" and "wa.db". (That's if the latest versions of whatsapp).
At this point I recommend to save these files in a folder, calling it "new backup."
Now we must do the same process with the old backup, then:
Uninstall Whatsapp.
Remove all backups from the folder Whatsapp\databases (inside the phone).
Put back in the old backup file ( "msgstore").
Reinstall whatsapp, and let it reopen old messages (restore backup). When done, remove the connection data from the phone (both wifi, and UMTS).
Redo the same procedure as before, from point a) to e).
Save these new files "msgstore.db" and "wa.db" in a folder, this time calling it "old backup."
The first part is finished.
Second phase: organizing the chat
Before you start, create backup copies of previously decrypted file (you never know).
Open SQLiteBrowsers, position yourself in BrowseData tab and select Open Database. Choose the old backup file msgstore.db (that previously we have decrypted).
Click the lower Tab, select "messages".
With the scroll menu, go down to the last message. Here, count the "_id" number of the last message, for example "65422"
Open the new backup file (the new msgstore.db we had decrypted) always with the SQLite Database Browser program. By the same process: open the inferior tab and select messages. Highlight entirely the first line that has the fields, for the most part, containing the value "-1", and delete the line with the Delete Record command.
Make a note now of the number of the first message, under "_id" for example "12"
Now go in the tab "Execute SQL" and write the following string: UPDATE messages Set_id = (65422 + 1 + _id - 12) (put the numbers that you had marked earlier, in this case 65422 and 12). Click ExecuteSQL ( "Play" button)
Close SQLiteBrowers.
End of the second phase.
Third phase: merge
Create a new folder on your desktop called "merge".
Rename the old backup file (the msgstore.db file that is inside the "old backup" folder) that we had decrypted, in old (so we have the file old.db).
Rename the new backup file (the msgstore.db file that is inside the "new backup" folder) that we had decrypted and on which we had executed the SQLiteBrowser string, in new (so we have the file new.db).
Copy and paste the two files in the directory "merge".
Copy merjapp (merjapp.jar) in the "merge" folder.
Now run the command prompt as an administrator.
Enter the following commands:
cd C: \ Users \ [username] (press "ENTER")
cd desktop (press "ENTER")
cd merge (press "ENTER")
java.exe -jar merjapp.jar-old old.db -new new.db (press "ENTER")
It must appear "Done!"
At this point in the "merge" folder there must be a file called output (output.db file)
Copy it in desktop and rename it msgstore (so we have the msgstore.db file).
Open the phone's internal memory, go into WhatsApp \ Database folder, and delete all the files that are in there.
Copy "msgstore" (the msgstore.db file that was named output) in the folder Whatsapp \ Database.
Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp (obviously choosing to restore backups).
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DLz88 said:
Guys, I have FINALLY found a way to merge two differten WhatsApp backup files. I'll post the guide asap (have to translate it). Is different from the one on the first page for the first two parts.
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Many thanks for finding the time to post your updated working method. I'm sure your contribution will come in handy for many users.
Hi. With this tutorial can I merge 2 backups from different numbers? Basically I would like to move the conversations from my second number to the first number I have.
Thanks.
foxmolder1985 said:
Hi. With this tutorial can I merge 2 backups from different numbers? Basically I would like to move the conversations from my second number to the first number I have.
Thanks.
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I don't know if my guide can works with backups from two different numbers. You can always try it and let us know