

WhatsApp backups are unique per phone number. WhatsApp has the ability to create cloud backups of its database, saving them in Apple iCloud Drive (iPhone) or Google Drive (Android phones). Logical acquisition (backup files) as well as cloud extraction from Google Drive are available without root access.

Since WhatsApp Business is a separate app with a different security profile, Elcomsoft Explorer for WhatsApp requires root access to extract information directly from a physical Android handset. WhatsApp Business extraction is supported for Android devices. Without root access, compatibility is limited to Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1. If root access is available, Elcomsoft Explorer for WhatsApp can extract WhatsApp conversations from Android handsets running Android 4.0 through 7.1.1. If no root access is available, Elcomsoft Explorer for WhatsApp will employ a workaround by pushing an acquisition tool into the phone temporarily for extracting the decryption key. As WhatsApp securely encrypts its databases, root access is recommended (but not required) for acquisition. Extract WhatsApp databases from Android phones with and without root access, download WhatsApp backups from Google Drive and iCloud Drive or extract from local and cloud iOS system backups.Įlcomsoft Explorer for WhatsApp can extract WhatsApp conversations directly from a wide range of Android smartphones. Acquire and analyze WhatsApp communication histories from multiple sources.
