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Summary
Understanding the underlying features, file systems, and capabilities of an Android device
proves useful in a forensic investigation. Unlike iOS, several variants of Android exist as
many devices run the Android operating system and each may have different file systems
and unique features. The fact that Android is open and customizable also changes the play-
ing field of digital forensics. A forensic examiner must be prepared to expect the unexpec-
ted when handling an Android device. In the next chapter, we will discuss methods for ac-
cessing the data stored on Android devices.
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