Magnet Forensics Develops GrayKey Preserve to Bypass iPhone Reboot Lock

Magnet Forensics has introduced the GrayKey Preserve, a device designed to bypass the iPhone's automatic reboot feature, which activates after 72 hours of inactivity. This follows Apple's implementation of the inactivity reboot feature in November 2024, aimed at making it more difficult for law enforcement to access locked devices. The GrayKey Preserve includes an Evidence Preservation Mode, allowing law enforcement to extract data without triggering the reboot. This development represents a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict between Apple and companies providing law enforcement with tools to unlock smartphones, as noted by 404 Media. The introduction of this tool may enable police to access critical evidence from locked iPhones that would otherwise be inaccessible due to the inactivity reboot.