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Trust relationship (iOS)

Definition

The pairing between an iOS device and a computer established when the user taps 'Trust' after connecting. A forensic logical or file-system extraction via the backup API requires a trust relationship; without it, only minimal data is accessible.

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File-system extraction
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  • Logical and File-System AcquisitionThe pairing between an iOS device and a computer established when the user taps 'Trust' after connecting. A forensic logical or file-system extraction via the...

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