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Gaining root access
As a mobile device forensic examiner, it is essential to know everything that relates to
twisting and tweaking the device. This would help you to understand the internal working
of the device in detail and comprehend many issues that you may face during your invest-
igation. Rooting Android phones has become a common phenomenon and you can expect
to encounter rooted phones during forensic examinations. The examiner, where applicable,
may also need to root the device in order to acquire data for the forensic examination.
Hence, it's important to know the ins and outs of rooted devices and how they are different
from the other phones. The following sections cover information about Android rooting
and other related concepts.
