Audience
Digital forensic examiners, law enforcement, legal teams, mobile forensics labs, and corporate investigators.
About Android Acquirer
Android Acquirer is desktop software for consent-based logical acquisition and examination of Android phones and tablets. It connects through Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and a helper application to collect selected device data, including messages, contacts, call records, media, apps and artifacts. Examiners can review extracted records, preserve acquisition details and produce forensic PDF reports with chain-of-custody information and SHA-256 hashes. The software is intended for digital forensic examiners, law-enforcement and legal teams, corporate investigators and other professionals handling authorized device examinations. A free edition supports device detection and inventory checks; the Forensic Edition adds full extraction and reporting. Windows and Linux downloads are offered. It supports examiners who need documented, repeatable workflows for consent-based mobile-device investigations.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$399 one-time
Pricing Details:
A free edition supports device checks and inventory. The Forensic Edition is $399 USD one-time, with no subscription.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Sherlock Forensics
Founded: 2006
Canada
www.sherlockforensics.com/pages/sherlock-android-acquirer.html
Videos and Screen Captures
Sherlock Forensics Android Acquirer overview dashboard showing a synthetic Android device case, key findings, artifact counts, activity chart, and event-type chart.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Linux
On-Premises
Training
Documentation
Support
Phone Support
Online
Android Acquirer Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Android Acquirer work with?
Android Acquirer works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Android Acquirer support in their product?
Android Acquirer supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Android Acquirer offer?
Android Acquirer offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does Android Acquirer provide?
Android Acquirer provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does Android Acquirer cost?
Pricing for Android Acquirer starts at $399 one-time.
