Hello everyone! During previous research, I’ve mentioned a few times that my test devices were using the Apple Photos application setting Optimize iPhone Storage in lieu of Download and Keep Originals setting. I’ve used this setting in the past because most devices I’ve encountered are using this setting. I’ve always had a curiosity about theContinue reading “Do you have a Full-Sized Asset…or just a Thumbnail? Did Optimized iPhone Storage process occur?”
Category Archives: iOS Settings
Part B Filling a device internal storage for Optimize iPhone Storage Research
Part B Filling a device internal storage for Optimize iPhone Storage testing If you are reading this portion of the write-up about iCloud Photos and Optimize iPhone Storage, congratulations you have fell headfirst into the rabbit hole!! This is a good thing! More than likely, you’re asking yourself questions like why in the heck didContinue reading “Part B Filling a device internal storage for Optimize iPhone Storage Research”
Shared with You Syndication Photo Library – Message Attachments & Linked Assets
The Shared with You is a new feature that has been discussed within Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) videos and other developer videos. Generally, the comments made indicate that within iOS and other Apple Operating Systems this feature will allow a user to easily view and interact with links that have been shared by otherContinue reading “Shared with You Syndication Photo Library – Message Attachments & Linked Assets”
Local Photo Library Photos.sqlite Query Documentation & Notable Artifacts
As many of you are aware, I recently updated my Photos.sqlite queries. Since releasing the different query iterations, I have received several questions about how I was able to decode the data included in the queries. That’s a great question! I also noticed several questions being posted to the listservs and DFIR Discord about theContinue reading “Local Photo Library Photos.sqlite Query Documentation & Notable Artifacts”
iOS Location Services and System Services ON or OFF?
Awhile back, I, started working on some research whether the device speed recorded in an iPhone database could be considered reliable evidence for how fast a device was traveling. I was going to discuss some device settings in the blog, but quickly learned the Location Services and System Services settings should be discussed in aContinue reading “iOS Location Services and System Services ON or OFF?”
iOS Settings Display Auto-Lock & Require Passcode
Forensic Question: A classmate of mine contacted me and posed a question, “Where in an iPhone extraction is the Display Auto-Lock setting stored?” Thanks, Tyler Wuestenhagen, for posing the question and getting me thinking. I did a little research, like reviewing the SANS FOR585 poster and class notes, but could not find the easy answer.Continue reading “iOS Settings Display Auto-Lock & Require Passcode”
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