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How to Scan a Mobile Device in ADF Pro and MDI

How to Scan a Mobile Device in ADF Pro and MDI

When investigators think of Mobile Device Investigator (MDI), the first word that often comes to mind is “speed.” It is the gold standard for on-scene triage—helping frontline officers and forensic examiners quickly engage with victims and witnesses, manage consensual encounters, and secure evidence before it walks

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How to Connect a Mobile Device Using the Connection Wizard in ADF Pro and MDI

How to Connect a Mobile Device Using the Connection Wizard in ADF Pro and MDI

In digital forensics, the quality of your examination often hinges on something deceptively simple: how you connect the mobile device to your forensic tool. A proper, reliable connection is not a minor technical detail—it is the foundation for acquiring data that is complete, accurate, and admissible.

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acquire mobile devices with adf pro and mdi

How to Create an Acquisition of iOS and Android Devices in ADF Pro and MDI

Often, when investigators think of ADF Solutions, the first thing that comes to mind is rapid triage—getting to the critical evidence fast. And while our tools excel at that, they offer much more. We understand that your workflow isn’t always about racing against the clock. Sometimes,

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How to Collect Specific Files in ADF Pro and MDI

In the critical early stages of an investigation, speed is everything. Often, a single photo or video from a cooperative witness is all you need to identify a suspect or piece together a timeline. But when time is tight and resources are limited, many investigators fall

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How to Perform Targeted Mobile Extraction in ADF Pro

Law enforcement faces significant Fourth Amendment constraints when searching data on mobile devices, primarily due to the vast amounts of highly personal information these devices hold. Courts require warrants to be supported by probable cause with specificity in describing the places to be searched and things

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ADF Launches Refreshed Brand Identity to Celebrate 20 Years of Innovation

Tysons Corner, VA – January 19, 2026 – Advanced Digital Forensic (ADF) Solutions, a global leader in digital forensic software, has unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. This initiative includes a new website, modernized corporate and product logos, and updated messaging,

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How to connect to an iOS device for Screencasting

To connect an iOS device to ADF PRO or Mobile Device Investigator, it’s essential to have iTunes installed, as ADF leverages iTunes for the proper connection. Begin by unlocking the device, setting Auto-Lock to Never, and accessing the “Add Device Wizard.” Following the prompts to establish

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How to get started with Bluetooth Capture

When you mention Mobile Device Investigator® and ADF PRO to an investigator, they have become synonymous with Mobile triage and working in consensual situations to document evidence in a fast, efficient, and user-friendly process. Instant real-time preview of mobile devices, collecting file(s) via MTP, screen capture

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Version 6.0 Press Release

[Reston, VA]—ADF Solutions, a leader in digital forensic software used worldwide to investigate devices and quickly collect, identify, and report on digital evidence, announced today a new software version designed to speed up digital evidence collection and analysis. 

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