This "clone" method is a complex and somewhat fragile workaround, but it stands as a testament to how legacy software can be repurposed in unforeseen ways. It is a hack used by those who wish to have their WhatsApp account active on multiple phones without the hassle of verification for each device.
As noted in the documentation of these tools: whatsapp 2.11.431
: Many users on GitHub report that this method is increasingly difficult to use on newer Android versions (Android 10 and above) as Google has patched the backup vulnerabilities that version 2.11.431 relies on. This "clone" method is a complex and somewhat