Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app available on Android and other platforms. Launched in 2011, it allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after a brief viewing period. The app's key features include "Snaps" with short-lived content, Stories for sharing longer-lasting multimedia compilations, and a variety of filters and augmented reality effects. Users can also chat, share location-based content, and discover selected content through the Discover feature. Snapchat has gained popularity among younger audiences for its ephemeral nature and creative tools for self-expression.
Analyzing the artifacts left behind by the Android Snapchat application can reveal valuable information for investigators. For example, examining the contacts with whom a user has communicated on Snapchat can shed light on potential connections and relationships. This analysis can also disclose information about the user's account, such as email address, phone number, birthday, etc. Since Snapchat stories are designed to disappear after a set time, the recovered information about those hidden contents can also provide crucial insights.
Android Snapchat App artifact can be found at the following locations:
data/user/0/com.snapchat.android/databases/main.db
data/user/0/com.snapchat.android/databases/memories.db
data/user/0/com.snapchat.android/databases/arroyo.db
data/user/0/com.snapchat.android/databases/core.db
data/user/0/com.snapchat.android/shared_prefs/user_session_shared_pref.xml
This section will discuss how to use ArtiFast to extract Android Snapchat App artifact from Android device's files and what kind of digital forensics insights we can gain from the artifact.
After you have created your case and added evidence for the investigation, at the Artifact Selection phase, you can select Android Snapchat App artifact:
Once ArtiFast parser plugins complete processing the artifact for analysis, it can be reviewed via “Artifact View” or “Timeline View,” with indexing, filtering, and searching capabilities. Below is a detailed description of Android Snapchat App artifact in ArtiFast.
Android Snapchat Chat Messages
Android Snapchat Friends
Android Snapchat Memories
Android Snapchat Stories
Android Snapchat User Information
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