Remote Data Collection for Apple iOS Mobile Devices
With just an Internet connection, now you can quickly, easily, and
cost-effectively collect targeted data from iPhones and iPads
anywhere in the world.
Traditional data
acquisition technology
doesn’t address
common issues:
- Reluctant Custodians –
Employees are unhappy about giving up their phones for hours or days. - Invasive Procedures –
Smartphones store personal data and photos that should not be collected. - Disruptive Workflows –
Onsite collections disturb the office environment and reduce productivity. - Expensive Extraction –
Collection methods requiring onsite technicians and travel are expensive and increase the time-to-facts. - Non-Compliant Access –
Private data on smartphones is protected by regulatory agencies.
Data acquisition
for litigation,
compliance, or
investigations
The ModeOne Advantage: Fast, Remote, Targeted, Cost-Effective, Global, and Secure
ModeOne’s patented SaaS framework can target relevant text and
chat messages, call history, contacts, a list of installed applications,
media, and so much more.
- Fast – Same day iPhone and iPad device collections reduce time-to-facts.
- Accessible – Truly remote data acquisition delivers global reach.
- Reassuring – Custodians do not need to relinquish their devices.
- Scalable – Cloud-first design enables unlimited simultaneous acquisitions.
- Secure – AWS hosting leverages robust security standards compliant with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 standards.
- Affordable – Predictably lower cost versus that of traditional processes.
- Compatible – Simplify uploads by exporting formats to popular eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Reveal, Relativity, Everlaw, Exterro).
- Private – Data targeting excludes personal data from the collection.
Install the ModeOne Collection Utility
Directly from the
always current shortened URL.
Target Specific Data
Select only the data in scope, any combination of supported applications with date and participant filters.
Connect Device
Disable Personal Hotspot on the Apple device & connect to your computer.
Begin Collection
Share the code shown in the MCU and provide consent to retrieve only specified information for your legal team’s review.
Contact ModeOne today at info@modeone.io to efficiently collect relevant data from iOS devices,
anywhere in the world, in a timely, targeted, cost-predictable, and forensically defensible manner.
ModeOne vs. a Traditional Collection Kit
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The old way slows you down. ModeOne delivers the only fully remote, same-day, targeted mobile collections, designed for today’s legal and compliance needs.
Which situation are you solving for?
The device workflow above is the same whatever the matter. The scoping, the custodian conversation, and what you export are different. Pick the scenario that matches yours:
Using this for a legal hold or active litigation? See Legal Hold & Litigation.
Responding to a regulator or recordkeeping request? See Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Response.
Running an HR or internal investigation? See Internal Investigations & HR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ModeOne support the latest iPhone and iOS version?
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Yes. ModeOne is a certified Apple Developer with early access to upcoming iOS releases, enabling day-one or near-day-one support for new iPhone models and iOS versions (most recently iOS 26).
Do I need to install anything on the iPhone?
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The custodian installs the ModeOne Collection Utility from a secure, always-current shortened URL. No jailbreaking, and no physical collection kit required for the remote workflow.
Can ModeOne collect deleted or recently deleted iMessages?
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ModeOne collects what is present and recoverable on the device at the time of collection, including recently-deleted items the OS still retains. Because iOS periodically and permanently purges deleted data, collecting earlier preserves more.
Is ModeOne compatible with end-to-end encrypted messages like iMessage?
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Yes. ModeOne collects directly from the device rather than relying on iCloud backups, so it captures data as the custodian sees it, including messages protected by end-to-end encryption.