MOBILE FORENSICS

Mobile Devices – Screen Time in IT Forensics

Modern smartphones collect extensive information about how the device is used. Features such as ‚Screen Time‘ on iOS or ‚Digital Wellbeing‘ on Android track, amongst other things, app usage time, screen activity and device interactions. This information can provide additional insights as part of a mobile IT forensic investigation.

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OUR APPROACH

This is how your examination will be carried out

A transparent process – from the initial enquiry to the handover of the report.

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We analyse existing usage statistics and compare them with app data, notifications, messages, location data, browser data and other digital traces. The results are documented in a transparent manner and placed within the overall context.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • ✔When was the smartphone actively used?
  • ✔Which apps were used particularly frequently?
  • ✔Do the usage times match those of other artefacts?
  • ✔Can any unusual usage patterns be identified?
  • ✔Has screen time data been synchronised with other devices?

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Screen time data is primarily used for usage statistics and not for the purposes of preserving evidence. The scope and level of detail vary between operating systems and versions. An isolated assessment is therefore insufficient.

Screen time artefacts can provide valuable insights into the actual use of a smartphone. Together with other forensic artefacts, they contribute to a well-founded and transparent assessment of the facts of the case.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can screen time prove that a person has used the device?
No. It records the use of the device, but does not, in principle, allow the identity of the person operating it to be reliably determined.
Is screen time data tamper-proof?
Like all digital artefacts, usage statistics must also be scrutinised and cross-checked against other data sources.
Are app usage times stored permanently?
That depends on the operating system and the relevant settings. The amount of storage available may vary.
Is screen time data admissible in court?
They can serve as supplementary technical evidence, but are most informative when considered in conjunction with other artefacts.
Why is screen time data correlated with other metrics?
Combining this with timestamps, messages, location data and app artefacts enables a more reliable reconstruction of events.