Cellebrite Can Extract Data from Pixel 6-9 Phones on Stock Software, But Not from GrapheneOS
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Summary
Cellebrite, a digital forensics company, has informed law enforcement that its technology can extract data from Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 phones running stock Google software in various states (unlocked, AFU, BFU), but cannot brute-force passcodes for full device control. The leaker also notes law enforcement cannot copy eSIMs from Pixel devices, and that Pixel 10 series is moving to a new security architecture. Notably, GrapheneOS is reported to be more secure than stock Google software against Cellebrite's extraction methods.
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· 4 pulledAt least according to Cellebrite, GrapheneOS is more secure than what Google offers out of the box.
The company is telling law enforcement in these briefings that its technology can extract data from Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 phones in unlocked, AFU, and BFU states on stock software.
However, it cannot brute-force passcodes to enable full control of a device.
The leaker also notes law enforcement is still unable to copy an eSIM from Pixel devices.
Cellebrite can apparently extract data from most Pixel phones, unless they're running GrapheneOS.
