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Android Device Data Dump:
There are a few ways to dump all data of an Android Device depend on platform device itself using, let's talk about a Qualcomm chipsets.
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EDL Mode:
EDL stands for Emergency Download (EDL) mode, and it is a bootable mode for Qualcomm-based Android devices that allows you to perform tasks such as flashing firmware or bootloader files, or recovering a device that is in a bootloop. To enter EDL mode on a Qualcomm-based Android device, you will typically need to use a combination of hardware buttons, such as the power button and volume up button. The specific steps to enter EDL mode can vary depending on the make and model of the device. Once you are in EDL mode, you can use specialized software to communicate with the device and perform various tasks such as flashing firmware or bootloader files.
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Recovery Mode:
Recovery mode is a separate bootable partition on an Android device that allows you to perform advanced operations such as factory resetting the device, flashing firmware, or installing system updates. To enter recovery mode on an Android device, you will typically need to use a combination of hardware buttons, such as the power button and volume up button. The specific steps to enter recovery mode can vary depending on the make and model of the device. Once you are in recovery mode, you can use the recovery console to perform various tasks by navigating through the options using the volume buttons and selecting an option using the power button.
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Fastboot Mode:
Fastboot is a protocol used to communicate with the bootloader of an Android device. It can be used to flash firmware onto a device, unlock the bootloader, or perform other tasks related to modifying the device's software. In order to use fastboot, you must first install the Android SDK on your computer, and then use a command-line interface to issue commands to the device. You will also need to put the device in fastboot mode in order to use the fastboot protocol.
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JTAG:
JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) is a standard for testing electronic circuits that involves using a device called a JTAG debugger to access the internal components of a device and manipulate them for testing purposes. On an Android device, JTAG can be used to perform tasks such as unlocking the bootloader, bypassing locks and passwords, and accessing the system's memory to retrieve data. To use JTAG on an Android device, you will need a JTAG debugger and specialized software, and you will also need to physically connect the debugger to the device using a JTAG cable.
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BROM:
BROM stands for Boot ROM, and it is the bootloader for MediaTek-based Android devices. The BROM is responsible for initializing the hardware and booting the Android operating system when the device is powered on. The BROM is built into the device's hardware and cannot be modified or replaced without specialized equipment and knowledge.
On MediaTek-based Android devices, there is a boot mode called "BROM mode" that allows you to perform tasks such as flashing firmware or bootloader files, or recovering a device that is in a bootloop. To enter BROM mode on a MediaTek-based Android device, you will typically need to use a combination of hardware buttons, such as the power button and volume up button. The specific steps to enter BROM mode can vary depending on the make and model of the device. Once you are in BROM mode, you can use specialized software to communicate with the device and perform various tasks such as flashing firmware or bootloader files.
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How about FDE [Full Disk Encryption] and FBE [File Based Encryption] in Android?
Forget about it, it's nothing that you should worry. Do you think with a stock phone sold with regulations on stores even it's called encrypted, possible to be something unbreakable? :) So there is always ways for this, it depends how deep you know these structures.
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