Chip-off Forensics Los Angeles

The phone looks destroyed. The data inside often isn’t. We recover it.
Trusted by attorneys, law enforcement, and businesses across Los Angeles.

Urgent case? Call us directly at 424-527-2622. Same-day assessments available.
What Is Chip-off?

The Last Resort That Rarely Fails

"The phone is gone ” but the memory chip inside it often isn't. We remove it, read it, and recover what's on it."

Every smartphone has a small memory chip that stores everything on the device  messages, photos, call logs, app data. That chip is far more durable than the phone around it. Even when the phone is shattered, burned, or waterlogged, the chip often survives.

We remove that chip and read it directly using specialist equipment, bypassing the phone, the password, and the damage completely.

Important: The phone cannot be returned to working use after chip-off. We always check whether a less invasive method is possible first chip-off is only used when it’s the right answer.

Works when nothing else does

Burned, crushed, completely destroyed if the memory chip is intact, we can read it. This is the method for when every other option is exhausted.

The most complete data set available

Chip-off produces a full image of everything on the device including deleted files and content no software method can reach.

Every result is court-ready

Strict chain-of-custody, court-validated tools, written forensic report. Our examiner can testify as an expert witness in California courts.

When Is Chip-off the Right Choice?

Three Situations Where Nothing Else Works

Chip-off is not the first method we try but when the situation calls for it, it’s the one that gets the job done.

The phone is physically destroyed

Burned, crushed, or shattered. All other connection points are gone. The memory chip may still be readable.

Every other method has been tried

Phone cracking, JTAG, and ISP have all been attempted or ruled out. Chip-off is the final step and often the one that works.

The case is too important to give up on

High-stakes legal cases where the data on that phone could change everything. We go as far as the situation demands.

Who We Help

Common Situations We Solve Every Day

If any of these sound familiar  even if you’ve been told the data is gone contact us first.

Another company said the data was unrecoverable

Chip-off is a specialist service most labs don't offer. If you've been turned away, call us we may be able to help where others couldn't.

An attorney needs evidence from a destroyed phone

The device was damaged before it could be examined. We recover what's on the chip and deliver court-ready results.

The phone was in a fire, flood, or accident

The phone looks unrecoverable. The data may not be. If the chip survived the damage, chip-off can still reach it.

A company device was deliberately damaged

An employee destroyed a phone before returning it. Chip-off can often recover data that was meant to be gone.

Law enforcement needs data from a damaged device

Serious cases where the device was recovered in poor condition. We work under proper legal authorization.

A loved one's phone was badly damaged

Irreplaceable photos and personal records on a phone that no longer works. Handled with care and full discretion.

Already been told it can't be done?

Call 424-527-2622  chip-off is a specialist service. We may surprise you.

How It Works

From Your First Call to Your Report

Here’s what to expect no technical knowledge needed.

Contact us free case assessment

Tell us about the device what it is and what happened to it. We assess whether chip-off is viable and give you an honest answer before you commit to anything.

Send or bring us the device even if it's in pieces

The moment it arrives, we log it, photograph it, and create a formal evidence record. Every step from here is documented.

We remove the memory chip

Our technician removes the memory chip using specialist de-soldering equipment in a controlled environment protecting the chip throughout.

We read the chip and recover the data

The chip is placed into a specialist reader that extracts everything on it including deleted files. Every file is verified and recorded.

You receive your report and recovered data

Written forensic report in court-accepted format. Our examiner is available to testify as an expert witness in California courts if needed.

Our Equipment

Specialist Tools for the Most Difficult Cases

Chip-off requires dedicated hardware most forensic labs don’t have. We have it.

Most forensic labs don't offer chip-off. We do with the certified examiners who know how to use it.

UP-828P Programmer

Universal programmer for reading NAND, eMMC, and NOR flash memory chips directly.

Chip-off Hardware

Flashcat USB

High-speed forensic chip reader supporting a wide range of memory formats.

Chip-off Hardware

UFI Box

Professional eMMC tool for direct chip reading and forensic memory access.

Chip-off Hardware

Cellebrite Physical Analyzer

Court-accepted platform for processing chip-off images and generating forensic reports.

Court Validated

Oxygen Forensic Detective

Deep data recovery from raw chip images including deleted content.

Court Validated

Magnet AXIOM

Unified forensic reporting across all evidence sources.

Court Validated

Supported Devices

Most Android & Legacy Phones Any Condition

Chip-off works primarily with Android devices and legacy phones. Contact us to confirm your specific device free assessment.

Samsung Galaxy

Google Pixel

Motorola / Moto G

LG Smartphones

OnePlus

Huawei / Honor

ZTE / Alcatel

Nokia

BlackBerry

Legacy Feature Phones

Android Tablets

Older Models

Device condition doesn’t matter  only the memory chip needs to be intact. Burned, crushed, and waterlogged devices are accepted.

Been told the data is gone? Get a second opinion.

Chip-off is a specialist service. Many labs don’t offer it. We do  free assessment, no obligation.

Common Questions

Answers to Questions We Hear Every Day

Will the data be preserved?

Yes that’s the entire goal, and chip-off achieves it. The phone itself can’t be returned to working use afterward, but by the time chip-off is needed, the device is usually already non-functional.

 

How is chip-off different from other methods?

Phone cracking, JTAG, and ISP all access data while the phone stays intact. Chip-off physically removes the memory chip and reads it directly used only when everything else isn’t possible.

 

The phone was in a fire or flood is there any hope?

Often yes. Memory chips frequently survive damage that destroys everything else in the device. Contact us with the details we’ll give you an honest answer. Call 424-527-2622 for urgent cases.

 

How long does it take?

Most cases are completed within 3 to 7 business days depending on device condition. We provide a specific timeframe after the initial assessment.

Can the results be used in court?

Yes. We maintain strict chain-of-custody, use court-validated tools, and deliver a written report in the required format. Our examiner can testify as an expert witness if needed.

Another company said the data was unrecoverable should I still contact you?

Yes. Chip-off is a specialist service many labs don’t offer. If you’ve been turned away, call us at 424-527-2622  we recover data others can’t reach.

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Other Ways We Can Help

The Phone May Be Gone. The Data Might Not Be.

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