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One important point here: In the article the author says that the location of the database is /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases. That's not entirely correct. It only
by dermatthias 13y ago
One important point here: In the article the author says that the location of the database is /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases. That's not entirely correct.
It only gets copied there when you use the build in backup feature (Settings -> Chat Settings). Else, it sits "safely" under /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases like every other Android sqlite database.
But nonetheless, WhatsApp was and is not really known for its safety...
- bentcorner 13y agoThis needs to be at the top. The fix here is very simple then - prompt the user for a passphrase when doing a backup, allow no passphrase for a "friction free" if you really want to, but give the user the option.
- charleslmunger 13y agoYou don't even need a passphrase. Just generate a random key and store it somewhere, like whatsapp's servers.