Can you recover deleted WhatsApp and SMS on Android?

Frequently, yes. Android apps retain deleted records in SQLite WAL files, journals and unallocated space until overwritten. Recoverability depends on time elapsed and how much the phone has been used since.

Do you work on locked Android phones?

Where lawful authority exists. Many models support chipset-level extraction even while locked; others depend on Android version and security patch. We give a realistic outcome before quoting.

Can you collect a Google account?

Yes — with the account holder's consent or a lawful production order. We collect Drive, Gmail, Photos, Contacts, Location History and synced device data through validated forensic workflows.

How long does an Android exam take?

Most matters complete within 5 — 10 business days. Cloud and multi-device matters take longer; legacy handsets are often faster.

Will the evidence stand up in an Australian court?

Yes. Every acquisition is hash-verified and documented with chain of custody to Australian court evidentiary standards. We provide expert witness testimony when required.

How do I get started?

Send a brief through our contact form. A licensed investigator will reply within one business day with a clear scope, fixed-fee quote and timeframe.

Android Forensics · Australia & New Zealand

Android Forensics,
extracted defensibly.

We extract Android handsets across major manufacturers — full file-system where supported, deleted message and photo recovery, app data and cloud — with reports that hold up under cross-examination.

Request a free consultation +61 498 881 303

Coverage: Samsung · Pixel · OnePlus
Method: Full FS · ADB · Cloud
Reports: Hash-verified, court-ready

What We Examine

Every record Android keeps,
reconciled into one timeline.

Android stores evidence across user partitions, app sandboxes, system logs and cloud accounts. We work each one methodically and reconcile them into a single chronological view a court can follow.

Layer01

Messaging & chat

WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger, SMS/MMS and RCS recovered — including deleted rows, attachments and call logs.

Layer02

Photos & media

Camera, screenshots, app-shared media and Google Photos — with EXIF, timestamps and location metadata preserved.

Layer03

Location history

Google Location History, per-app location traces, Wi-Fi and cell-tower records mapped to timestamps.

Layer04

Third-party apps

Hundreds of app sandboxes parsed — dating, social, messaging, gambling, marketplace and gig-economy apps.

Layer05

Cloud & backups

Lawful collection from Google, Samsung Cloud and OEM accounts, plus local OEM backups and ADB images.

Layer06

Usage & system

App-usage stats, notification logs, accessibility traces and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing history reconstructed.

Manufacturer Coverage

Whichever Android handset,
we have a method.

Android forensics depends heavily on chipset, manufacturer and lock state. We tell you upfront what's realistically achievable for the device in front of us.

Samsung01

Galaxy & Note

Exynos and Snapdragon, with full file-system extractions on supported models and Samsung Cloud collection.

Exynos
Snapdragon
Cloud

Google02

Pixel 4 — 9 Pro

Pixel-class extractions where supported, plus deep Google account collection — Drive, Photos, Location History.

Pixel
Google account
Location

OnePlus / Oppo03

OnePlus, Oppo, Realme

MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets — physical, logical and ADB workflows where the model and lock state allow.

MediaTek
Qualcomm
ADB

Locked04

Locked & disabled

Where lawful: chipset-level workflows on supported devices. Where not: cloud and backup paths to surface evidence.

Lawful only
Cloud path
Backup

The Approach

Industry-grade tooling,
court-grade practice.

Our Android workflow uses the same forensic platforms relied on by Australian law enforcement — physical, file-system and logical acquisitions, validated cloud collection and hash-verified imaging.

Every step is documented. Nothing is opened on a live handset. The output is an exhibit pack a magistrate, judge or arbitrator can rely on.

OEMs

20+ supported

Android

Through Android 15

Apps

500+ decoded

Reports

Hash-verified

The Process

Calm, methodical,
court-grade from intake.

Step01

Intake & scoping

Confidential brief, lawful authority confirmed, model and Android version checked, fixed-fee quote provided.

Step02

Forensic acquisition

Physical, file-system or logical acquisition in our lab. Hashes captured. Chain of custody opened.

Step03

Decode & analysis

SQLite, app sandboxes and system stores parsed; deleted records carved; timeline reconciled.

Step04

Court-ready report

Plain-English findings with annotated exhibits. Expert testimony available where required.

Frequently Asked

Android forensics, plainly explained.

Request A Consultation

Send A Brief.
We'll Take It From There.

Every enquiry is read by a licensed investigator and treated in strict confidence.