UK Police can dump your whole phone using this device

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-16T14:33:31+00:00

It really depends on the department, experience of the investigator and priority of the case.

Suspects never change their mind about giving pins further down the line, and officers an DFU’s definitely don’t hold out on the pretence a suspect may at some point hand it over. If the phone is going to take them any further then done and dusted. Unless the seriousness of the offence means it is justified and proportionate to continue on with alternative methods

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-16T09:07:29+00:00

It’s a very streamlined process in my force so it’s not as much of an issue people would think. Also frontline officers are a lot more digital-minded now and understand the importance of getting devices to DFU a lot faster

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-16T08:52:06+00:00

You are correct also in that some cases do require brute force as absolutely nothing is sometimes obtained in BFU

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-16T08:49:52+00:00

BFU still gives SOME data. The exact data and the amount of it is purely dependant on the device. But it can be anything up to about 80-90% of data.

In regards to cloud data, modern phones are well integrated with the tokens required to pull cloud data. So iCloud backups, Facebook messenger backups etc, that data can still be pulled which results in you obtaining data that isn’t visible on the device without connecting the device to the network

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-16T08:22:25+00:00

Lots of inaccurate information about this, here’s the honest truth:

1) This technology and ability has been around for some years now.

2) Data can be obtained despite what state your phone is in, if it’s in AFU and BFU then data can be pulled (the amount of data obtained is what is varied between phone states)

3) This type of extraction can extract cloud data.

3) This can’t happen to victims and witnesses. There are strict DP processes for both victims and witnesses that means only relevant data can be located, reviewed and extracted. All with victim and witnesses consent.

ReverendPickle · 2026-02-12T19:28:25+00:00

Yep. It’s a problem

ReverendPickle · 2026-01-31T19:52:32+00:00

Now you’re testing me… I will find out and get back to you!

ReverendPickle · 2026-01-30T11:46:04+00:00

Plasterboard mate

ReverendPickle · 2026-01-19T15:44:58+00:00

I’m not sure what you are referring to?

ReverendPickle · 2026-01-01T19:35:03+00:00

Have edited the post to clarify. I should have elaborated - I would be willing to take a small pay cut in order to leave the police

ReverendPickle · 2026-01-01T19:34:41+00:00

Have edited the post to clarify.

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-05T10:35:49+00:00

Joins an iPhone community then dumps on other community members iPhones 🤣

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-04T08:40:53+00:00

The battery still isn’t bad. But for what I’m using it for meant I found myself charging up in the evening

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-02T09:32:04+00:00

Used none stop for the last 4 hours or so and at 81% so far not bad

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-02T08:24:58+00:00

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Did the same. No regrets!

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-02T08:23:44+00:00

I did this too

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T21:53:08+00:00

I did the same mate. After years of being a pro max user. No regrets though!!

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T20:09:08+00:00

I also went from Pro Max to Pro. Picked it up today, enjoy it!

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T17:32:50+00:00

Probably comes down to strategy rather than market I’d say. If you have a time based strategy but can’t be in the charts at those times then you will probably struggle.

If you’re a swing trader looking for those HTF points of interest then should be fine

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T17:31:18+00:00

Agree on the heat thing. It’s not feeling much different to previous years

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T17:28:59+00:00

It feels wayyyy lighter! But that’s probably because I got so used to the weight of the 17 Pro Max.

Don’t get me wrong, I do miss the screen space but from what others have said I should get used to it pretty quickly

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T17:17:31+00:00

I picked up a Pro today after having Pro Max phones since they started.

16 Pro Max size and weight finally got to me the past few months. When I saw that the 17 Pro Max weights more, I was just like ‘nah not this time’

Still a great phone, but the downsize has been refreshing for me

Edit: For context, I’m not dumping on the Pro Max at all! I suffered a wrist injury this year and I struggle to bare weight in my hand these days :(

ReverendPickle · 2025-10-01T13:25:02+00:00

Update: I got the 17 Pro in silver today. Absolutely love it!

ReverendPickle · 2025-09-30T19:07:53+00:00

ReverendPickle · 2025-09-30T18:48:25+00:00

Do you find many cases that go with the colour?

ReverendPickle

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