Digital Forensic examination of mobile devices is a complicated discipline. Obtaining crucial evidence from applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, Signal, LinkedIn, etc., often fails. However, examiners can try an Application Downgrade, although it can be risky.
Manufacturers of applications, OS, and phones regularly implement security features to ensure that extracting data from an app won't be possible. But what if retrieving such data can save lives or help to prevent or detect crime?
The incorrect implementation of an app downgrade may erase valuable data, which could be a disaster. We're proud to share that our developers are ahead of the curve and have figured out how to make the application downgrade feature more reliable in terms of evidence extraction. MOBILedit Forensic has a unique Smart app downgrade feature that prevents the problem of data loss and detects with 100% reliability if the app downgrade can be attempted. The method works on many recent devices, including such popular brands as Samsung.
How does it work in practice? Check out a demonstration of MOBILedit Forensic Pro 8.0 and see for yourself!
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