What is a CRYPT9 File Type?
The extension is one of many extensions such as crypt6 ", crypt7 ", and crypt8 ". The extension is often added to a .DB file to create the db.crypt9 file, which is used by WhatsApp to secure a database of user messages on its Android device. The application uses a different algorithm to encrypt DB files for each new install. An extension to the DB file, such as .CRYPT7 or .CRYPT8, represents the algorithm.
The following directory contains the CRYPT9 database files: / sdcard / WhatsApp / Databases.
What is a Default CRYPT9 File Name?
Msgstore.db.crypt9 - File name that contains the chat database.