MD-NEXT

The essential forensic solution for forensically sound extraction of data from thousands of mobile devices, specializing in deep physical recovery, Chip-Off, JTAG, and logical acquisition from challenging devices.

MD-NEXT main software interface

1. Core Capabilities: Universal Device Access

MD-NEXT provides the widest support for devices, ensuring no evidence is left behind, regardless of its operational status or complexity.

Feature 1: Mass Device Coverage

Supports thousands of mobile devices including latest models, older legacy phones, feature phones, and smartwatches, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Feature 2: Chip-Level Access Ready

Integrated tools and guidance for Chip-Off and JTAG extractions, supporting key memory types like eMMC, eMCP, and NAND memory chips.

Feature 3: Locked Device Bypass

Advanced methods to bypass or circumvent screen locks and encryption barriers on a large range of popular Android and iOS devices for full access.

Feature 4: Damaged Device Support

Specialized routines and connections for acquiring data from devices that are physically damaged, water-damaged, or non-functional.

Feature 5: Physical Imaging Focus

Prioritizes physical and full file system extraction to secure the deepest level of data, including unallocated space and system artifacts.

Feature 6: Universal Import Support

Seamlessly import raw images, third-party dumps, and memory card data for decoding and analysis using MD-NEXT's integrated file system parsers.

2. Low-Level Extraction Mastery: Accessing Deep Data

MD-NEXT excels in deep access extraction, crucial for cases where logical acquisition fails due to locking or severe encryption. Our specialized methods ensure you recover evidence that others miss.

Feature 7: Full Physical Data Extraction

Perform complete, sector-by-sector dumps of the device memory, providing the highest possible level of forensic access. Essential for recovering deleted and fragmented data.

  • Raw image creation for full forensic integrity.
  • Bypasses OS-level restrictions to access all partitions.

Feature 8: Full File System (FFS) Acquisition

Extract the complete file system structure, including application sandbox data, user preferences, and internal logs often inaccessible via standard logical methods.

  • Critical for accessing private data from modern messaging apps.
  • Utilizes proprietary protocols for FFS access on Android and iOS.

Feature 9: Specialized Android Protocol Control

Control communication protocols for deep access on specific chipsets and device states:

  • EDL (Emergency Download Mode): Essential for Qualcomm physical dumping.
  • Fastboot/Bootloader: Used for custom image flashing and state control.
  • MTK/Kirin Support: Dedicated routines for complex MediaTek and Huawei chipsets.

Feature 10: iOS Deep Extraction Methods

Provides multiple methods for iOS device acquisition, maximizing data recovery even when backups are encrypted or restricted:

  • Advanced Logical Extraction from encrypted backups.
  • Full File System extraction capabilities on supported devices.
  • Secure data acquisition from Apple Watch and other wearables.
Device connection workflow for MD-NEXT

3. Workflow: Integrity, Automation, and Analysis Preparation

MD-NEXT streamlines the entire extraction process, ensuring forensic integrity and maximizing efficiency from device connection to image output.

Feature 11: Automated Step-by-Step Guidance

The software guides the examiner through complex procedures, including device connection, mode changes, and extraction type selection, reducing errors and saving time.

  • Intuitive graphical interface for complex tasks.
  • Automatic driver installation and conflict resolution.

Feature 12: Forensic Soundness and Hashing

Ensures that every acquired data block is verified and forensically sound. Full logging and hash calculation (MD5/SHA256) are performed automatically upon extraction completion.

  • Non-intrusive, read-only acquisition techniques.
  • Automatic logging of every extraction step for audit trails.

Feature 13: Integrated Triage and Preview

Allows examiners to view extracted key data (contacts, messages, call logs) immediately after acquisition within MD-NEXT, enabling fast triage before full analysis in MD-RED.

  • Quickly confirm successful acquisition of critical data.
  • Provides basic data filtering for rapid case assessment.

Feature 14: Seamless Export for Analysis

The extracted physical and logical images are seamlessly prepared for analysis in MD-RED, the companion tool, ensuring zero data loss and perfect compatibility for advanced decoding and reporting.

  • Proprietary format maintains metadata integrity.
  • One-click transfer to the analysis phase.
MD-NEXT data processing screen

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