I've seen some threads about accessing the WhatsApp messages backup database files on iPhone, Android and older Windows Phone versions (7.x). However, none of the methods seem to be compatible with the WhatsApp messages backup database file found on Windows Phone 8.1. I am looking for a way to either extract/decrypt or restore an older messages backup database. Tried so far:
- Place messages.db file on SD card and reinstall WhatsApp. WhatsApp does NOT find the backup on installation. It only restores the most recent chats (not the ones from the backup file)
- Tried available tools for iPhone/Android (Python scripts with crypto 5/7/8). Database format is incompatible
- Tried opening the database file directly in Microsoft Access, SQLite Browser. Unrecognized file format
- Tried the Zune/WP Device Manager approach. Seems to work only with Windows Phone 7.x, Windows Phone 8 is not seen by the tool
- Tried Windows Phone Power Tools to access Isolated Storage for the WhatsApp app, but access to an apps isolated storage is not possible in Windows Phone 8 anymore.
- Tried the WhatsApp Xtractor, but it contains the same iPhone/Android python scripts that don't work with the Windows Phone version
- Even tried asking WhatsApp support directly, but they have not given any response yet
Can any WhatsApp / encryption wizard please help me out. I am more than willing to reward/tip you for it if the solution works!
i have the same problem ,pls pls pls tell me about the solution thx
Given that you already enabled full FS access on your phone or have control over an app wich has the ID_CAP_OEMPUBLICDIRECTORY capability, you can extract the unencrypted sqlite database from C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp.
The structure of the database is quite complex (I suppose it grew over the years), but not too hard to understand.
However, I have no experience in using this mechanism as a backup/restore solution.
Source: blackhat . com/docs/ldn-15/materials/london-15-DeFulgentis-Witchcraft-For-Windows-Phone-Breakers.pdf page 68f
Sorry for broken link, I'm a new member.
I realize this is a pity, I want the Microsoft support seriously and updating applications
If you do not want to unlock / flash your phone in order to enable the full FS unlock, you can try the hack as shown in the Blackhat slides posted above.
It works by replacing an apps' core files with your own, but keeping the capability restrictions of the original app. (Use http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...p-customwpsystem-patch-xaps-wpsystem-t2975419 for example)
So just target an app with ID_CAP_OEMPUBLICDIRECTORY, deploy your custom payload and use it to copy the WhatsApp files somewhere.
Given the full FS access, is there any way to access the Whatsapp key file like on Android. That's what you would need to access the backup files instead of the unencrypted current message database, which is easily opened as SQLite database?
Hello ... I'm new here ... just wondering if there is any answer to this question ... I know it's not a recent discussion, but I really need some help from you guys. I have a wp where whatsapp is installed, but it's asking for verification and I dont have no more the sim card related to that account ... I saw chats, but then I made a huge mistake (opened whatsapp while I was online) and now I cannot access to those anymore ... I have messages.db but I'm unable to retrieve the key to decrypt that ... there are tons of posts about similar issue on android or IOS, but I need the same for WP ... is it something someone can drive me through? Thanks a lot in advance
If your phone has the Full-FS-Unlock enabled you can get the unencrypted databases at C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\5319275A.WhatsApp_cv1g1gvanyjgm\LocalState (or similar package name).
Or you can get unencrypted backups from C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp
Or you can use a interop-unlocked File Manager App
jumpz said:
If your phone has the Full-FS-Unlock enabled you can get the unencrypted databases at C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\5319275A.WhatsApp_cv1g1gvanyjgm\LocalState (or similar package name).
Or you can get unencrypted backups from C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp
Or you can use a interop-unlocked File Manager App
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The files in C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp seem to be encrypted as well … Or can you just not open them with a standard SQLite viewer?
weaselmc said:
The files in C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp seem to be encrypted as well … Or can you just not open them with a standard SQLite viewer?
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No, these files are indeed encrypted.
The winwazzapmigrator software did a good job migrating my database to a new android phone.
Tool to access file system on Windows 8.1 mobile
jumpz said:
If your phone has the Full-FS-Unlock enabled you can get the unencrypted databases at C:\Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Packages\5319275A.WhatsApp_cv1g1gvanyjgm\LocalState (or similar package name).
Or you can get unencrypted backups from C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public\WhatsApp
Or you can use a interop-unlocked File Manager App
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Can anyone help me with a tool to access the file system where app files are stored on a windows 8.1 mobile?
me too
PritiM said:
Can anyone help me with a tool to access the file system where app files are stored on a windows 8.1 mobile?
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I do have the same request...
Hi folks, first of all, I'm Cuban. Sorry in advance for my expressions, I will be as clear as possible as you can. I used Windows Phone Recovery Tool to back to 8.1 for 10 preview. The download of the installation was left in a folder called "LumiaOS" (which had previously created and configured to be stored there). The download finished but it gave me an error later and asks me to download again. Is possible to putting on that ROM with other software? Thanks for the answer in advance directly possible and attention.
try Nokia (Lumia) Software Recovery Tool
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=525568
i like this more than WPRT... also from settings you can manage download location and firmware files
Hi i've been browsing the forum trying to find a solution but however i'm limited by my knowledge.
Basicly there is an Game/app made built by GameMaker but the target system was not meant to support AndroidTV. I'm trying to run this game on my nvidia shield.
I sideloaded the app and whenever i launch it i see the background of the game as if it was going to work and then the app crash and i get the following error message :
Incorrect android target. This executable targets android TV devices. This build is for android".
I've download Apk Studio / Apk tool and i tried to find out in the code where would that check happen and how i can allow AndroidTv devices to run this app. However i don't see much in the manifest file that would stop the app from running in AndroidTv.
Anyone out there with more knowledge can chime in and give some ideas ?
Here is a link to the app i'm trying to modify.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LrddBPcAK9Ufs9Eo8Jl5Z_zTTDvKzzHO
Thank you
Dears,
i've successfully managed to modify with Android Studio library "libtool-checker.so" that is currently used by my Bank App to detect root on devices.
If root is detected , app will not start.
This library is an open source project well known as RootBeer and i'm a little worried about my Bank is using an opensource project (without any mod) to ensure my safety and security :angel:
The question is:
My device is on Lollipop 5.0.1 Arm7 processor. Bank App data are stored into:
1 - /data/app/com.bank/base.apk
2- /data/app/com.bank/lib/libtool-checker.so
i'm manually overwriting file 2 with my version and everything works fine.
However after each device reboot, lib file is restored with the original version (extracted from base.apk). I cannot modify lib inside base.apk file because if i change APK signature the app will be installed but will not run (server side check i suppose).
How i can permanently fix this issue?
Thank you very much for your answer.
FransisFor.
Hack signature
You can hack signature first,after you can lib check exchange if you can send hacked files me,please
I would like to know how Google identifies a project (other than package name, or code) or a developer of an Android app. From what I think there is some data from your Android Studio that gets inserted in the apk. Do you know how to edit that data?
If you are building with an older api, I see that there is a file build-data.properties in the apk. In this file there is some data like build.time, build.build_id or build.timestamp. Do you know how to change this data from Android Studio?
Thanks