Open CRYPT5 file

CRYPT5 files: what are they and how do I open them?

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WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

A crypt5 file extension is related to the WhatsApp instant messenger and used for its encrypted message database backup files.

Further details:

The crypt5 file extension is associated with the WhatsApp an instant messaging service and the same named client for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and other systems.

The crypt5 file stores encrypted database with saved conversations.

WhatsApp Messenger also uses crypt, crypt6, crypt7, crypt8, crypt9, crypt10, crypt11, crypt12 file extension for its encrypted databases.

WhatsApp Messenger uses the first account added on Android phone generally Google Account to encrypt chats stored in crypt5 database.

To view content of crypt5 file for example in WhatsApp Viewer you need to know, which the first account is related to Android phone, where the crypt5 file was stored.

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt5 and it is stored in phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

Open file with:

WhatsApp Viewer

A utility for viewing WhatsApp chat history

WhatsApp for Android

Popular instant messaging client for Google Android

WhatsApp for Blackberry

Cross-platform smartphone messenger also available for BlackBerry

WhatsApp for Windows Phone

Instant messaging client for Windows Phone OS

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