Open CRYPT9 file

CRYPT9 files: what are they and how do I open them?

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WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

Files with crypt9 file extension can be found as encrypted chat history databases from latest version of WhatsApp Messenger instant messaging client for Android, iOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone

Further details:

The crypt9 file extension is likely only used by certain older versions WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging service and client for various mobile platforms.

The crypt9 file stores encrypted and protected database with chat history similar to SQLite database format. This file type seems to have been used briefly, only in particular beta version of Whatsapp.

WhatsApp Messenger also used crypt, crypt5, crypt6, crypt7, crypt8 file extensions for previous versions of its encrypted databases.

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt9 and is stored on phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

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WhatsApp for Android

Popular instant messaging client for Google Android

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WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt)

Android app used to decrypt and convert CRYPT files

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