u/Real_Independence843

Hi everyone,

I am trying to run some quick forensics on one of my own devices to recover some deleted messages. I already pulled a standard unencrypted backup, but the specific messages I need are not visible there at all.

Because I have the passcode, BFU and AFU states are not relevant for this. I really just need to grab a Full File System (FFS) extraction so I can dig deeper into the databases and see what is left behind.

Does anyone have recommendations on the quickest way to obtain the FFS and run the analysis? I would appreciate any advice on tools or workflows that are reliable and do not take a massive amount of time to get going.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi everyone. I am posting for a mate on remand based in England. I do not know much about the legal process and we are looking for advice.

He was charged with stalking. The complainant originally claimed they had no recent relationship (beyond 5 years ago) and that the threats were unprovoked. There is arrest evidence of a disturbance to show an incident did happen.

However, his solicitor has given the CPS evidence contradicting this. The records prove they had an ongoing intimate relationship. There is proof of regular mutual communication and shared financial transfers recently. Further documents show the complainant has a history of making false claims against former partners.

Additionally, my mate has a documented mental health history. At the time, it’s believed he was experiencing a severe mental health crisis worsened by a drug relapse.

This points to a sudden breakdown rather than a planned stalking campaign.

Because the complainant provided a false history and hid their mutual contact, is their credibility as a witness ruined? His solicitor mentioned a lesser public order plea as an option, but my mate is undecided.

Will the CPS still push for a full trial based on the arrest evidence of the disturbance, despite the main witness hiding facts? Or do cases involving hidden evidence usually collapse? Could the criminal charges be dropped in favour of a restraining order?
Thanks for any advice.