IOS – iPhone backup: extracting app vs copy

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I'm trying to do a forensic analysis of an iPhone, saving a backup which is as raw as possible.

Using iMazing, I can backup apps using <Copy to Mac>:

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.or <Manage Apps: Extract App>:

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Which is the one which gives a backup that is as raw as possible?

Indeed, why would they even produce different IPA files?

(<Extract App> produces a IPA file that contains an extra <Payload> folder, <iTunesArtwork>, and <iTunesMetadata.plist>.)

Best Answer

In iMazing there is multiple ways to browse backups or app data.

Here is the few possibilities:

  1. Browse a specific app's backup content

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  1. Browse all backup's files and folders

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  1. Use the function "Export Raw Data" (right click the device from the sidebar and click "Export Raw Data")
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