Practical Mobile Forensics - Third Edition

The evidence intake phase

The evidence intake phase is the starting phase and entails request forms and paperwork to document ownership information and the type of incident the mobile device was involved in, and it outlines the type of data or information the requester is seeking. Developing specific objectives for each examination is the critical part of this phase. It serves to clarify the examiner's goals. Also, while seizing the device, care should be taken not to modify any data present on the device. At the same time, any opportunity that might help the investigation should not be missed. For example, at the time of seizing the device, if the device is unlocked, then try to disable the passcode.