What is a CRYPT8 File Type?
The "crypt8" extension is usually attached to a .DB file to create the .DB.CRYPT8 used by WhatsApp to secure the database of messages d' a user & apos on his Android device. The application uses a different algorithm to encrypt DB files for each new install. An extension attached to the DB file, such as crypt6 ", or crypt7 ", means the algorithm.
The CRYPT8 database will be located in the following directory: / sdcard / WhatsApp / Databases.
The cryptographic algorithm between the old .CRYPT7 file and the new CRYPT8 file is the same.
What is a Default CRYPT8 File Name?
Msgstore.db.crypt8 - File name that contains the chat database.