Learn how professional data recovery companies recover dead, deleted, and water-damaged phones using extreme data recovery methods. This presentation covers the complete data recovery process, including initial diagnostics, advanced troubleshooting, and recommended and must-have tools. In addition, it describes the challenges and costs of performing this kind of data recovery, and it includes a list of training and available resources. www.FlashFixers.com
Extreme Data Recovery From Water Damaged iPhones and Androids
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Extreme Data Recovery from Water
Damaged iPhones and Androids
Richard Gurecki
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Contact Information:
Richard Gurecki
FlashFixers
Stratham, New Hampshire
www.flashfixers.com
Email: richg@flashfixers.com
Phone: 603-775-7600
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What is Extreme Data Recovery?
Includes recovery from devices that are..
• Dead
• Partly Working
• Not a Mobile Phone
• Locked
• Encrypted
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Why Extreme Data Recovery?
• Lost Data
• Unanswered Questions
• Unsolved Cases
• Missing Evidence
• Personal or Business Loss
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Issues Affecting Extraction / Data Recovery
• Physical Damage
• Liquid Damage / Corrosion
• Not Charging / No USB Connection
• No Touch / No Display / No Power
• Boot Looping
• Stuck in Recovery Mode
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Water Damage – Professional Data Recovery
• Disassemble to Logic Board
• Microscopic Inspection
• Soldered Shield Removal
• Heated Ultrasonic Bath
• 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Rinse
• Reinspect & Troubleshoot / Check for Shorts
• Replace Missing/Failed Parts and Test Again
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Data Recovery from Other Devices
Flip Video Camera Sony Camcorder
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Data Recovery from Other Devices
Broken GPS USB Flash Drive
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Data Recovery from Other Devices
Asus Vivobook E403NA Windows SP3 Dell Venue 10
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Multiple Paths to Data Recovery
• Substitute Large Components
• Clean/Repair Logic Board
• Chip-off (eMMC, eMCP, UFS)
• JTAG; ISP; Flasher Boxes
• NAND Memory Access
• Custom hardware/software
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Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic Cleaner Vibrating Table
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Trinocular Microscope
Infrared Preheater
Recommended Microsoldering Tools
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Fine-Tip Soldering Iron BGA Repair Hot-Air Station
Recommended Microsoldering Tools
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eMMC Fixture
UFS Data Recovery
Chip-off Readers and Programmers
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Must-Have Troubleshooting Tools
DC Power Supply Multimeter
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First Level Phone Diagnostics
• Disassemble to logic board
• Remove shields
• Visual examination
• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Good Test Screen, Battery, Case
• Assemble phone and hope it works
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Deep Dive Troubleshooting
• Thorough Microscopic board examination
• Check for shorted caps on voltage lines
• Look for signature problems/solutions
• Measure line resistances in diode mode
• Apply DC main power and check voltages
• Compare readings to known good board
• Use schematic to follow circuit logic
• Replace components with microsoldering
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Even More Advanced Recovery
• Detecting shorts in lines in complex circuits
• Alcohol Soak Method
• Rosin Smoke Detection
• Oscillocope, Power Supply (X / Y plots)
• Selective CPU Grinding (iPhone 6 Error 9)
• Transfer CPU/NAND/eProm Chipsets to a
working board
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What It Takes…
• Problem-Solving Attitude
• Schematics (Blackfish)
• Pad Software (ZXW Tools)
• Equipment/Tools
• Test Phones same Make/Model
• BGAs & Discrete Components
• Training / Practical Experience
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ZXW Tools - Trace Voltage and Data Lines
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Challenges for Extreme Data Recovery
• Encrypted Device Data
• No Manufacturing Support
• Access to Schematics / Design Data
• Component Availability
• Leadtime to Develop Expertise
• When to Call It a No-Fix
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Can I do this data recovery in-house?
Honest Assessment:
• Personnel/Experience
• Training (Certifications)
• Software Coverage
• Right Tools/Equipment
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Extreme Data Recovery for Hard Drives
• Microscope $400-$1000
• Cleanroom Bench $5000
or Clean Room $50,000+
• Hot Air Rework Station $300-$1500
• Soldering Iron $200-$1000
• Software/Tools $15000-$25000
• Training $10000+
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Extreme Data Recovery for Phones
• Microscope $400-$1000
• Hot Air Rework Station $300-$1500
• Soldering Iron $200-$1000
• Ultrasonic Cleaner $500-$1500
• Multimeter, DC P/S $200-$400
• Software/Tools $1500-$15000
• Training $2500-$5000
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Training / Resources
• iPadRehab Practical Microsoldering and
Master Class
• REWA iPhone Logic Board Repair Training
• Chip-off, JTAG, ISP (Teel Tech)
• YouTube Educational Videos
• Social Media Repair Groups
• Repair Communities / Conferences
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Solving Extreme Data Recovery Cases
• Be Creative
• Do Your Research
• Convert to Standard
• Add/Develop In-House Capability
• Outsource to Qualified Vendor
