Tech Desk 
Dec 21, 2024
Understanding encrypted WhatsApp messages has become a topic of curiosity and debate in an era where privacy and data security are paramount.
WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and recipient can see the contents of their messages, hence making it virtually impossible for a third party to intercept and read the message.
However, whether for legitimate reasons such as accessing lost messages or understanding how encryption works, many wonder if such protected communications can be accessed at all.
Step-by-step guide on how to read encrypted WhatsApp messages
Gadinsider has curated a step-by-step guide on how to read encrypted WhatsApp messages.
Using WhatsApp Web:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select "WhatsApp Web."
- Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.
- Once you're logged in, you can read encrypted WhatsApp messages straight from the computer.
Recovering WhatsApp data
- Use a good data recovery tool like AnyRecover or MobileTrans.
- Connect your phone to your computer and run the recovery tool.
- Scan and recover WhatsApp data as guided by the screen.
- After recovery, you can read your encrypted WhatsApp messages on your computer.
Using backup files:
- Ensure that you have a recent backup of your WhatsApp messages.
- Select to restore from the backup during the setup process.
- Once the recovery is done, you can view the encrypted Whatsapp messages.
Accessing linked devices:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to "Settings" > "Linked Devices."
- Here you will see all the devices linked to your WhatsApp account.
Only the sender and the receiver can read the messages of WhatsApp with its end-to-end encryption feature. The key used for encryption is unique to the conversation and is only stored in the devices involved in that conversation.
Make sure that you have the right to read encrypted WhatsApp messages. To break into someone's message is illegal and unethical.
