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This is the most reliable method for extracting the decrypted SQLite database.

: This is a unique file stored in a protected system folder: /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key . Method 1: Using WhatsApp Viewer (PC)

: Open the newly decrypted file in the viewer to read messages, view call logs, and see contact names if you also provide the wa.db file. Method 2: Restoring via WhatsApp (Android) Android WhatsApp Forensics. Part I: Acquisition - Belkasoft

If you have this feature enabled, you can use the 64-digit hex key provided during setup instead of the physical key file.