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Law Enforcement Can Bypass iPhone Reboot Feature, New Tool Revealed

Law Enforcement Can Bypass iPhone Reboot Feature, New Tool Revealed

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 01:05 UTC
  • •Magnet Forensics' GrayKey Preserve tool can bypass iPhone's inactivity reboot feature.
  • •The tool allows law enforcement to access sensitive data more easily from locked devices.
  • •Concerns arise regarding privacy implications for iPhone users.

A leaked video claims Magnet Forensics has developed a tool, GrayKey Preserve, that allows law enforcement to bypass Apple's inactivity reboot feature on iPhones. This feature, introduced in November 2024, automatically reboots devices after 72 hours of inactivity to protect sensitive data. The new tool enables police to freeze iPhones in a state that allows easier access to data, even if the device is locked. It also includes a mode to preserve data that would otherwise be deleted after a set period. The video, intended for law enforcement, suggests that this technology could significantly enhance forensic capabilities. The implications of this development raise concerns about privacy and data security for iPhone users. No specific CVEs or technical details about the exploit have been disclosed in the reporting.

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Timeline

2024-11-01
Apple introduces inactivity reboot feature
Apple's iOS update includes a feature that reboots iPhones after 72 hours of inactivity to protect data.
404Media.Co
2026-10-01
GrayKey Preserve tool revealed
A leaked video shows Magnet Forensics' new tool designed to bypass iPhone's inactivity reboot, enhancing data access for law enforcement.
404Media.Co

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Common questions

What is the GrayKey Preserve tool?
GrayKey Preserve is a new tool developed by Magnet Forensics that allows law enforcement to bypass the iPhone's inactivity reboot feature.
What does the inactivity reboot feature do?
The inactivity reboot feature automatically reboots an iPhone after 72 hours of inactivity to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Are there any confirmed exploits of this tool?
No confirmed exploits have been reported; the details of how the tool works remain unclear.