Abstract:

In recent years, the device that using Android operating system (referred to as Android device) develops rapidly. Its typical representatives are mobile phone and tablet PC. While Android device provides the convenience to personal office and personal contact, Android device also provides a convenience to criminal. Android device has become a kind of criminal tool and objects to be on guard. As the operating mechanism of Android device is different from the traditional computer equipment, Android device forensic has become a difficult job to Android device forensic personnel. Public security organs and other law enforcement agencies are badly in need of effective technical means and methods to deal with the crime using Android device. This article elaborates on the basic knowledge of Android device and the tools and techniques that obtain electronic evidences from these devices.

Key words: Android device forensic, digital data forensic, cyber crime