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Hello,
I'm looking for someone with proven experience in WhatsApp backup decryption.
Here's my situation:
I have a local backup file: msgstore.db.crypt14, dated June 19, 2025;
It was created on a Honor Magic 6 Pro;
I do not have the encryption key (key file);
I do not have access to the original device anymore (bootloader was locked, no root, and device is no longer with me);
I only have the .crypt14 file — no Google Drive backup, no rooted device.
My request: I want to know if it's technically possible to decrypt this .crypt14 backup under these conditions — without the key and without the original phone.
I'm willing to pay for a successful recovery (proof required). I’m open to signing an NDA, and I'm only interested in legit solutions. No scams, no guesswork — please respond only if you have real experience or working tools.
Thank you in advance!