Chapter 2. Setting Up an Android Forensic Environment

It is crucial to have an established forensic environment set up before the start of any forensic examination. The forensic analyst needs to be in total control of the workstation at all times. This chapter will take you through everything that is necessary to have an established forensic set up to examine Android devices. In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Installation of necessary software on the workstation
  • Connecting and accessing an Android device from the workstation
  • Using ADB commands on the device
  • Rooting Android devices

The Android forensic setup

Setting up a sound and well-controlled forensic environment is crucial before the start of any investigation. Start with a fresh ...

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