# Android Artifact Analysis

> Master Android artifact analysis. Learn to extract and parse SMS, call logs, app data, and location history from Android file systems and SQLite databases.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/android-artifact-analysis
Last updated: 2026-09-16

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| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Forensics |
| Lessons | 5 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module dives deep into the analysis of digital artifacts specific to the Android operating system. You will learn how to navigate the Android file system structure, locate and parse critical SQLite databases for SMS, call logs, and application data (such as WhatsApp and Chrome), and extract location history and Wi-Fi connection records. By mastering Android artifact analysis, you will be able to reconstruct user activity, track suspect movements, and uncover hidden communications for corporate and legal investigations.

## Lessons

1. What Are Android Artifacts and Why Do They Matter (30 min)
2. Android File System & Key Directories (30 min)
3. SQLite Databases: SMS, Call Logs & App Data (30 min)
4. Analyzing Android Backups (ADB) (30 min)
5. Guided Lab: Extracting and Parsing Android Artifacts (30 min)

## Related

- [Learning path: Mobile Device Forensics](https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/mobile-device-forensics)
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