SMS/MMS analysis

SMS and MMS messages are stored in the same database. In our experience, this database is also used, regardless of what application is used to send the SMS/MMS (that is, sending an SMS through Google Hangouts will populate this database, not the Hangouts database examined here). However, third-party apps may also record the data in their own databases.

Package name: com.android.providers.telephony

Version: Default version with Android 5.0.1 (not listed within app)

Files of interest:

  • /app_parts
  • /databases/
    • mmssms.db
    • telephony.db

The app_parts directory contains attachments sent as an MMS, both sent and received.

The telephony.db database is small, but contains one potentially useful source of information. The table in telephony.db is ...

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