A JSON.CRYPT14 file contains encrypted WhatsApp Messenger backup settings. It is named backup_settings.json.crypt14. JSON.CRYPT14 files should not be opened. To change WhatsApp backup settings, use th...
A JSON.CRYPT14 file contains encrypted WhatsApp Messenger backup settings. It is named backup_settings.json.crypt14. JSON.CRYPT14 files should not be opened. To change WhatsApp backup settings, use the app’s settings.
WhatsApp periodically backs up messages in encrypted CRYPT14 database files. These .db files have the .crypt14 extension. WhatsApp has used different encryption algorithms, including .CRYPT12 and .CRYPT7.
To view message history in a CRYPT14 file, the key file must be located. It stores the encryption key. The key file is at /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key.
CRYPT14 files start with BD 01 08 bytes indicating the format. They are 260 KB to 100 MB illegible encrypted data.
The .crypt14 WhatsApp file has end-to-end encryption. Only the sender and receiver can read messages. The Signal Protocol provides the encryption.
To decrypt a CRYPT14 file, get the key file. It stores the encryption key needed. Then find the CRYPT14 file. Use WhatsApp to restore chat history from a .crypt14 backup.
