Elcomsoft eXplorer for WhatsApp > Working with data from Android devices > Loading WhatsApp data from Android devices

EXWA allows you to analyze the WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business data loaded directly from your Android devices while working with EXWA.

Loading WhatsApp data from Android devices is available for both rooted and unrooted devices.
Loading WhatsApp Business data from Android devices is available only for rooted devices.

Before loading the data from it, you need to enable the USB debugging mode on the device.

To enable the USB debugging mode on Android 4.0 - 4.1.x:

1.Go to Settings > Developer Options.

2.Enable Developer Options.

3.Tap USB Debugging.

4.Tap OK in the confirmation message.

To enable the USB debugging mode on Android 4.2.x and higher:

1.Go to App drawer > Settings.

2.Tap About phone or About tablet.

3.Tap Build number seven times. The "You are now a developer!" confirmation message is displayed.

4.Tap Back.

5.Go to Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.

6.Tap USB Debugging.

7.Tap OK in the confirmation message.