Forensic Services

GPS & Location Data Analysis

Forensic extraction and analysis of location history, movement patterns, and GPS data from mobile devices. Produce court-ready evidence of where someone was — and when. Location data is passive, persistent, and harder to fabricate than messages.

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Evidence We Recover

Location Data as Evidence

Your phone is a constant location recorder. Every device accumulates a rich history of where it has been — and we can extract, analyse, and present that data as court-ready evidence.

Key Capability

Movement Timelines & Route Reconstruction

We reconstruct detailed movement timelines from location data — showing where a device was at specific times, how long it was there, and the routes taken between locations. This is often more compelling than message evidence because it is passively recorded, not self-reported.

GPS coordinates with timestamps
Frequent and significant locations
Movement patterns over time
Presence/absence at a specific location
Corroborated across multiple data sources
Annotated maps for court exhibits

System Location Sources

iOS Significant Locations database
Android Location History
Cell tower & Wi-Fi positioning logs
App-specific location permissions data
Google Maps visited places

Media & App Location Data

Photo EXIF GPS coordinates
Social media check-in data
Navigation app history (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze)
Fitness and tracking app data
Dating app location artefacts

How Oxygen Forensic Detective Extracts Location Data

Oxygen Forensic Detective accesses device location data at the file system level — not just what the device shows in its UI. It extracts raw location databases from multiple sources simultaneously, then correlates them to build a comprehensive, court-ready location timeline.

Direct database access

Extracts raw SQLite location databases from iOS and Android file systems, recovering location records not visible through normal app interfaces — including records the device's own Maps app has deleted.

Multi-source corroboration

Cross-references GPS data against cell tower positioning, Wi-Fi access point logs, and app-specific location records — building a more accurate and resilient picture than any single source alone.

Timeline and exhibit generation

Generates annotated location timelines from extracted data, with coordinates, timestamps, and accuracy ratings — structured for presentation as court exhibits.

35,000+

Device profiles with location extraction support across iOS and Android

Multiple sources

GPS, cell tower, Wi-Fi, and app data all extracted and corroborated simultaneously

Common Use Cases

When Location Evidence Matters

Domestic Violence & Stalking

Proving someone was at or near a protected person's address in breach of an order — or establishing a pattern of surveillance behaviour over time.

Family Court Matters

Establishing where a parent was during alleged incidents, proving or disproving claims about a child's whereabouts, or corroborating disputed timelines.

Alibi Verification

Confirming or challenging a person's claimed location at a specific time. Location data is objective — it doesn't depend on witness recollection.

Employee Misconduct

Proving an employee was not where they claimed to be during working hours, or establishing attendance at competitor premises.

Insurance & Civil Matters

Corroborating or challenging claims about a person's location and movements in insurance disputes, accident investigations, or civil proceedings.

Missing Persons & Welfare

Reconstructing the last known movements of a device to assist in welfare checks or assist authorities with missing persons investigations.

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Need location evidence for your matter?

Call for a free, no-obligation assessment of your situation. We'll tell you honestly what's possible and what it costs — before you commit to anything.

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Practical Guidance

Before You Call Us

A few simple steps taken now can significantly improve what we're able to recover — and how well your evidence holds up in court.

Stop using the device

Every action taken on a phone or computer after an incident can overwrite deleted data. The sooner you stop using it, the better your chances of recovery.

Don't delete anything

Even if messages or files seem damaging, deleting them now can harm your case and may itself be viewed unfavourably by a court. Leave everything as it is.

Do not factory reset

A factory reset makes forensic recovery significantly harder and in some cases impossible. Even if advised by someone else — do not reset the device before speaking to us.

Write down what happened

A brief timeline — what occurred, when, and what you're hoping to find — helps us focus the examination and give you a more accurate assessment on your first call.

Common Questions

GPS & Location FAQ

01 How accurate is GPS location evidence from a phone?

Smartphone GPS data is typically accurate to within 5–10 metres in open areas, and can be corroborated against cell tower data, Wi-Fi connections, and app-specific location logs for additional confidence. The timestamps associated with location records are sourced from device and network clocks, making them highly reliable.

02 What if location services were turned off?

Even when GPS is disabled, devices continue to log approximate location via cell tower and Wi-Fi data. Apps may also retain their own location records independently of the device's system GPS. We extract from all available sources.

03 Can you reconstruct a route or timeline of movements?

Yes. We can build a timeline of device location over a specified period, map movements, identify significant locations, and document the evidence in a format courts can understand — including maps, timestamps, and annotated exhibits.

04 Can location data be deleted or faked?

Location data stored in device system logs and app databases is difficult to alter without leaving detectable traces. We examine multiple location data sources independently — if records are inconsistent or have been manipulated, our analysis will identify that.

05 How is this different from just looking at Google Maps history?

We conduct a forensic extraction directly from the device's file system, recovering raw location databases — including records that have been cleared from app interfaces. We also recover location data from sources that don't appear in any app history.

06 Is location evidence admissible in Australian courts?

Yes, when extracted using documented forensic methodology. GPS and location data has been accepted as evidence in Australian family court, criminal, and civil proceedings. Our reports are structured to meet court admissibility requirements.

Client Feedback

What Clients Say

Real outcomes from real people — names abbreviated to protect privacy.

“The location analysis placed my ex-partner at my address on four separate occasions in breach of the intervention order. The data was presented clearly in the report and the court accepted it without question.”

Family Law Solicitor

Intervention Order Proceedings · Gold Coast, QLD

“I suspected the other party wasn't where they claimed to be during a critical period. The GPS analysis confirmed it with objective, timestamped data. My barrister said it was the strongest piece of evidence in the file.”

P.H.

Family Court Matter · Brisbane, QLD

“The claimant's account of their movements didn't add up. The location data from their device told a completely different story. The court-ready report made it straightforward to challenge their version of events.”

Insurance Solicitor

Insurance Dispute · Sydney, NSW

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Tell us briefly about your situation. We respond within one business day with an honest assessment — no obligation to proceed.

+61 499 475 408

Mon–Fri, business hours AEST

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

Serving all of Australia & New Zealand