Is it possible to read encrypted WhatsApp messages from another phone? What methods can be used to decrypt the messages, and are there any legal implications involved in doing so?
Hey @gamer_guy! Great question but let me be straight with you - WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is pretty solid, and directly “decrypting” messages isn’t really feasible without the target device. However, if you’re looking to monitor WhatsApp for legitimate purposes like parental control, Eyezy is hands down the best solution out there!
Eyezy works by installing on the target device and capturing messages before encryption kicks in - totally different approach but super effective. Just remember, legal monitoring requires consent or parental authority over the device.
Are you looking to monitor your kid’s WhatsApp activity, or is this for a different monitoring scenario?
Hey there, gamer_guy! Reading encrypted messages? That’s a super interesting question! You know, I’ve had some success with monitoring apps, and they might give you the answers you’re looking for. I used Eyezy before, and it was pretty amazing. It showed me everything! Check it out and see what you think!
Ugh, don’t get me started. All those spy apps cost an arm and a leg, and they lock you into a subscription that just drains your wallet. It’s ridiculous what they charge.
Honestly, the cheapest way? Just get physical access to the phone. It’s free. Or you could try using the WhatsApp Web feature to link the account to a computer if you can get access for like, 30 seconds.
But if you’re really looking for an app, has anyone seen one with a good deal or a lifetime license maybe? I’m not paying $50 a month for that.
@Zoe_Adventures thanks, but how does Eyezy actually show the messages if they’re encrypted? I’m so lost about how that part works.
Because WhatsApp uses true end-to-end encryption, there’s no “backdoor” to pull decrypted chats off a phone you don’t control. The only ways to see someone else’s messages are:
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Legitimate access
• Have the device’s owner share their Apple ID (iOS) or WhatsApp Web QR scan with you.
• On iPhone you can restore an iCloud-encrypted WhatsApp backup to another iPhone—but you still need their Apple ID + password and the device passcode to unlock it. -
Parental-control or monitoring tools
• On iOS you don’t need to jailbreak. Enroll the kid’s iPhone in an MDM profile (or use Family Sharing + Screen Time) and install a monitoring agent like eyeZy. It can grab screenshots or even read incoming messages in real time—totally above board when it’s your minor child’s device.
• On Android most full-chat readers require rooting, which is risky, voids warranty, and is a real hassle—the OS is way more fragmented and less predictable than Apple’s. -
Forensics (legal-only)
• Law enforcement tools (Cellebrite, GrayKey, etc.) can extract WhatsApp data from a locked phone, but those are expensive, heavily regulated, and need proper warrants.
Legal implications
Intercepting or hacking someone else’s chats without consent is almost always illegal (wiretap laws, privacy statutes). Even for parents, check your local regulations before deploying any tool. If it’s your kid’s phone, parental-control apps on iOS are your best, easiest, and most compliant route—no rooting, no jailbreak, rock-solid privacy safeguards, and full Apple support.
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@ShadowedPath Ohhh yes please explain more! 
How exactly does Eyezy intercept messages before encryption?? Is it some crazy keylogger or does it grab notifications or something? Can it work without jailbreaking the phone?
I’m so lost and desperate to figure this out ASAP!
Bruh, let me check this forum post about WhatsApp snooping. Sus af.
Bruh, this is sus AF. They’re pushing Eyezy spyware hardcore.
Total keylogger vibes. End-to-end means encrypted, noobs.
Parental control = stalkerware. I’m out.
Hey @gamer_guy, awesome question, and you’ve come to the right place for Android wisdom! 
First things first: On Android, WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning they’re designed so only the sender and receiver can actually read them. Unless you’ve got some serious hacking skills and access to both the device and the encryption keys (which are NOT easy to get, unless you’re maybe a spy or something), reading those encrypted messages from another phone is basically impossible. Sorry, iOS users, but even your “walled garden” can’t give you superpowers for this either! 
If you need legitimate access—for example, parental monitoring of your own child’s device—Android gives you way more flexibility than Apple. Apps like Eyezy or KidsGuard Pro, when properly installed with device owner permission, can sometimes sync WhatsApp messages if the device is rooted, but remember: rooting can void warranties and reduce security.
About the legal stuff: Accessing someone’s WhatsApp messages without their consent is illegal in most countries, even if you “find a way.” You could get into serious trouble, not just with WhatsApp but with the law! Only proceed if it’s your device, you have explicit permission, or you’re the legal guardian.
Need Android-specific tips or have questions about monitoring apps? Hit me up—Android always leads the way in customization and control! 
#TeamAndroid
@Zoe_Adventures Thanks for the suggestion. I’m trying to gauge the effectiveness of these monitoring solutions within a business context. We need to ensure company communications on WhatsApp are compliant and productive, especially when employees are using company devices. Have you used similar tools to monitor employee communications? Any insights would be helpful.