Mobile device technology has seen revolutionary growth over the past decade. A mobile phone serves not
only as a means of communication, but also as a portable computer with enhanced communication capabilities. The
ability of smartphones to store a wide variety of personal information while providing powerful services such as
location services, internet sharing via tethering, and smart his voice has increased the potential for these devices to be
involved in criminal activities. . Mobile forensics is the science of recovering digital evidence from mobile devices
using recognized methods under forensically sound conditions. In recent years, there has been a considerable amount of
research related to forensics, data collection schemes, and information extraction methods on various mobile device
platforms. This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of the area by presenting a detailed evaluation of the
techniques involved in Android forensic and anti-forensic techniques.</p