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Okay guys, I need some help from some genius hacker out there! I bricked my Evo... I know what you are thinking... Yes, it is a REAL brick!! the kind where your phone does not respond to anything at all!! It doesn't even charge or connect to the computer, the screen doesnt even come on.
I was updating the radio and it went to the white screen with the green android. When that happens you are supposed to let it sit, its loading or whatever, i rushed in and took the battery out, and that's where i screwed up! I knew i wasn't supposed to do that but at the moment i didn't remember that part!
Some help would be greatly apreciated, if you can fix my problem, I might be able to pay back with some real information about boost+evo!
Thank you
arbeliolorenzo1 (at) gmail
If you pulled your phones battery during a radio update your phone is now a paperweight. If it won't turn on there's nothing you can do. I hope you have insurance bud. Sorry
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Nevermind.
If you pulled the battery before the radio update finished and it wont respond, its pretty much a sure thing that its done man. Sorry There isn't anything anyone can do. Have you tried charging the battery for a while or a different one?
Edit: Damn y'all fast, lol.
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Latinaso said:
Okay guys, I need some help from some genius hacker out there! I bricked my Evo... I know what you are thinking... Yes, it is a REAL brick!! the kind where your phone does not respond to anything at all!! It doesn't even charge or connect to the computer, the screen doesnt even come on.
I was updating the radio and it went to the white screen with the green android. When that happens you are supposed to let it sit, its loading or whatever, i rushed in and took the battery out, and that's where i screwed up! I knew i wasn't supposed to do that but at the moment i didn't remember that part!
Some help would be greatly apreciated, if you can fix my problem, I might be able to pay back with some real information about boost+evo!
Thank you
arbeliolorenzo1 (at) gmail
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Unfortunately, you are correct. You now have a REAL brick and there is nothing you can do about it. If it's under warranty, take it to sprint and see what they say.
That is the one way to guarantee making a brick out of an Evo...pulling the battery during a radio flash. Sorry for your luck.
EDIT: We all replied at the same time. Nice.
Yea, that's what I thought, but maybe, just maybe, someone came out with a solution... But yea, i have 2 batteries and a charger for them... I have done sooooo many worse things to this phone and this is the one thing that actually screwed it up... LOL
I wish i could take it to sprint, but i can't.. LOL don't ask why please...
Oh, well, Thanks anyways!
Latinaso said:
Yea, that's what I thought, but maybe, just maybe, someone came out with a solution... But yea, i have 2 batteries and a charger for them... I have done sooooo many worse things to this phone and this is the one thing that actually screwed it up... LOL
I wish i could take it to sprint, but i can't.. LOL don't ask why please...
Oh, well, Thanks anyways!
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Well since it doesn't turn atleast to don't have to restore to stock to bring it back just don't let the techs put your SD card in the new one. They mightjust check to see for obvious. Zip files and such
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That is very true! But, I'm not with sprint... see my little carrier banner on the left...
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I wish i could take it to sprint, but i can't.. LOL don't ask why please...
Oh, well, Thanks anyways!
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Haha, I'm going to ask anyway, WHY??? Does it have something to do with your boostmobile comment in the OP? Or for some other reason you don't have Sprint service? Bad ESN? I don't really care, I'm just curious. But yeah, as everyone else has said, you're hosed. You might be able to get $50 on craigslist as a non-working parts phone. Or, call up HTC and see if they'll do a warranty replacement without involving Sprint. No idea if this is even possible, but it's worth a shot. Unless the ESN is bad, then you're probably on your own.
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Haha, I'm going to ask anyway, WHY??? Does it have something to do with your boostmobile comment in the OP? Or for some other reason you don't have Sprint service? Bad ESN? I don't really care, I'm just curious. But yeah, as everyone else has said, you're hosed. You might be able to get $50 on craigslist as a non-working parts phone. Or, call up HTC and see if they'll do a warranty replacement without involving Sprint. No idea if this is even possible, but it's worth a shot. Unless the ESN is bad, then you're probably on your own.
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You know, ive never actually checked if my esn is bad or not... hmmm, it probably is! but ill give htc a call nevertheless.
The best thing you can do is throw it in traffic and see how many cars run over it, 'cause it ain't no good for nothin' else.....
is there such a thing as truly dead?
i remember that before, hacks to phones were done using hardware interfaces.
arent there any solution like that for the evo?
HipKat said:
The best thing you can do is throw it in traffic and see how many cars run over it, 'cause it ain't no good for nothin' else.....
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LOL - good idea, but, ill then get sued cuz my phone caused someone to swerve off the road and kill a bicycle rider... LOL
asmd6230 said:
is there such a thing as truly dead?
i remember that before, hacks to phones were done using hardware interfaces.
arent there any solution like that for the evo?
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That's what i came to find out... I can take this puppy apart, and do whatever needs to be done, but i just don't know where to start or what to do... LOL
Best bet is to sell it for parts on Craigslist or eBay. If all of the hardware is in good condition, you may be able to get some money for it.
dirkyd3rk said:
If you pulled your phones battery during a radio update your phone is now a paperweight. If it won't turn on there's nothing you can do. I hope you have insurance bud. Sorry
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Insurance does not cover you being a moron. You deserve to pay up for a new phone if u do something this stupid.
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Insurance does not cover you being a moron. You deserve to pay up for a new phone if u do something this stupid.
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Well he could just drop it in water and pay 100 bucks for a new one lol.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Well he could just drop it in water and pay 100 bucks for a new one lol.
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No he can't, because he is on Boost.
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No he can't, because he is on Boost.
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Sucks for him lol.
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wow
so many nice people in here! specially the one talking crap outta his ass! lol
I have read the guides about returning s-on and going back to stock. But from everything i read, this does not apply to gfree. How do I get s-on with gfree? There are many a people in the remove permanent root thread that have complained of the same thing. Can someone help me
Edit: Seems I need to use gfree in conjunction with the steps outlined in the remove permanent root topic. Problem is, when do I use gfree to turn s back on? After I install the original pcimg, after the ota update, or before all of it?
Edit again: Seems all the info needed is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Would still like some advice on if you think they will give me a hard time on the problem below...
Also, the reason i'm sending it back is because i'm STILL not done paying this phone off, and it has a VERY VERY small hairline crack at the bottom of the screen, it is barely noticeable and honestly looks like a hair if you really look at it. Do you think they will catch it and charge my account! I really hope not!!! The phone itself does not have a scratch or dent anywhere on it other than that. I see other people sending back things in way worse condition hardware and software wise, so i'm not too worried, but just want to tap into others experience with this type of issue.
I'm with ya on this. I gave up on my exchange because the hex editor didn't work. Plus the guides seem to have small holes in the instructions which make it hard for me to complete
If its a really small crack they won't and shouldn't say anything as long as its small. I had a G1 back when it came out and got a replacement which already had a crack in it. No matter what they tell you, you are getting a refurb. After a few returns they end up offering you a new one...but it takes a lot of returns or you threatening to leave. If you are a long standing customer with good history the retainment department can do a whole hell of a lot more that the customer service/tech support department
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I'm with ya on this. I gave up on my exchange because the hex editor didn't work. Plus the guides seem to have small holes in the instructions which make it hard for me to complete
If its a really small crack they won't and shouldn't say anything as long as its small. I had a G1 back when it came out and got a replacement which already had a crack in it. No matter what they tell you, you are getting a refurb. After a few returns they end up offering you a new one...but it takes a lot of returns or you threatening to leave. If you are a long standing customer with good history the retainment department can do a whole hell of a lot more that the customer service/tech support department
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Thank you for the reply. Have been a customer since it was voicestream and have not been late once in 10 years. I'd say thats a good customer!!!! I already called and submitted the exchange, so now the clock is ticking on this!
Also very worried I'm gonna get a phone with gb preloaded and won't be able to root it
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If you are in the us I really don't think you will. They sent me a replacement that got here last week and was still froyo. I think you get gb if it went in for repair or they got a new one. I don't know that for sure but it makes sense if you think about it. I sent it back because I really didn't need to get exchange they sort of forced it. I didn't that dusty refurb that was in a cheap box with the worlds worst wrapping(the plastic covering the screen was all torn everywhere lol)
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Spastic909 said:
If you are in the us I really don't think you will. They sent me a replacement that got here last week and was still froyo. I think you get gb if it went in for repair or they got a new one. I don't know that for sure but it makes sense if you think about it. I sent it back because I really didn't need to get exchange they sort of forced it. I didn't that dusty refurb that was in a cheap box with the worlds worst wrapping(the plastic covering the screen was all torn everywhere lol)
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Lmfao well let's hope I don't get a rickety piece of trash from them! I do live in the us and what you say does make some sense!
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i have to send my wife's back, but we had to pay the insurance fee for water damage. do you think i still need to get her old g2 back to stock with s-on? it was already out of warranty because of the water damage...i don't want to go through the hassle if i don't have to. thanks in advance for any replies.
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i have to send my wife's back, but we had to pay the insurance fee for water damage. do you think i still need to get her old g2 back to stock with s-on? it was already out of warranty because of the water damage...i don't want to go through the hassle if i don't have to. thanks in advance for any replies.
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honestly I wouldn't think so, if your paying for it anyways.
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so I just got a new EVO with the Gingerbread 2.3.3 already on it.I cant not find a way to root it or get S-off can someone please help
build number is 4.22.651.2
I know ill get into trouble by posting this here but oo well at this point I dont care
Take the OTA. Should root it and give you admin powers to all the worlds nukes. :-D lmao! geeze. there isn't even a reason to use the search. the answer is right on the main pages!
BUT really. not joking about the OTA. just wait a few weeks. Sure HTC will submit an update for sprint to send to us. oh wait, sprint would NEVER let us have that update. haha they would make sure we couldn't root it. Well, search temp root for the evo.
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Take the OTA. Should root it and give you admin powers to all the worlds nukes. :-D lmao! geeze. there isn't even a reason to use the search. the answer is right on the main pages!
BUT really. not joking about the OTA. just wait a few weeks. Sure HTC will submit an update for sprint to send to us. oh wait, sprint would NEVER let us have that update. haha they would make sure we couldn't root it. Well, search temp root for the evo.
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if you could post a link that would help..I've been trying since 1pm
Kid, your not even trying. Let me help you. There is NO root/s-off for 2.3.3 on the evo yet. Your gonna have to wait.
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if you could post a link that would help..I've been trying since 1pm
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mikeyinid said:
Kid, your not even trying. Let me help you. There is NO root/s-off for 2.3.3 on the evo yet. Your gonna have to wait.
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is there a temp root and ive seen video's about downgrade to 2.2 but idk I cant do it
Look man, I usually don't post replies like this but seriously this question if getting annoying. Look at this point there is no ROOT for this OTA that also includes a temp root....its really right in your face and plastered all over this forum. If you just checked Q&A section or even General section you would find it. Or even if you searched this forum itself you would have seen people like yourself post the same exact question.
HTC will be adding magical powers to the next OTA update. :-D
HOWEVER, WHAT WE NEED TO DO IS FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET HTC-signed files. BOOM ROOTED!
There is no Easter Bunny, over there that's just a guy in a suit!
Run unrevoked one click while your phone is in the microwave.
This next step is very important, the microwave must be in the "on" position
This achieves full s off root. Worked without problems for me.
True story bro
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Ok after I have the microwave in the "on" position how long do I set the time for? Also if I have a 3d should I wear the glasses? Will that help. Please reply asap!
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I guess these posts are going to become the 'norm' with the EVO becoming a budget device. Same thing happened to the HeroC.
"I bought me a Sprint HTC Hero but where do I put my AT&T SIM card? Anyone help? LOLsss "
If the microwave on trick doesnt work you can always try what I did to get S-Off.
Simply climb a telephone poll and plug your phone directly into the power line. Once you do that you need to flap your arms six times and screem "I'm a pretty birdy" as loud as you can so thst the voice to text on your phone can pick it up. Once you do that unplug your phone and you will have s-off.
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StormMcCloud said:
If the microwave on trick doesnt work you can always try what I did to get S-Off.
Simply climb a telephone poll and plug your phone directly into the power line. Once you do that you need to flap your arms six times and screem "I'm a pretty birdy" as loud as you can so thst the voice to text on your phone can pick it up. Once you do that unplug your phone and you will have s-off.
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Stuck up on telephone pole after ladder fell down.. Did what you said and still no s/off. I even tried yelling before flapping my wings, after flapping my wings and while flapping my wings. I think I may have been tricked.... You're a ****.
Go to radio shack and get cool with the service guys. Have them call u when someone swaps a evo with 2.2 for for evo3d. Then swap your phone with there's. If it means anything to u really to be rooted get a 2.2 evo off Craigslist and then sell your evo back on it. Sprint wont be allowing no more unlocked devices if its up to them. They not stupid, I'm sure the techs troll these type websites. When the next firmware update arrives they gonna do it again. If it means that much take it upon ya self to get a rooted device or 2.2 evo. At this point late in the game you gotta pay to play.
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To achieve root with the latest OTA simply shove the EVO in your anal canal. This will confuse the phone and force it to root unrevoked style. Once you relieve yourself of the anal obstruction you will be fully rooted. Try it and see!
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fsalazar504 said:
To achieve root with the latest OTA simply shove the EVO in your anal canal. This will confuse the phone and force it to root unrevoked style. Once you relieve yourself of the anal obstruction you will be fully rooted. Try it and see!
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OMG! THIS WORKS! NO JOKE PEOPLE! IT REALLY WORKS! I also tried the climbing of the electric pole and hooking my evo 3d upto the hardline and a secret government script that is monitoring all our phone calls rooted my phone for me! This is really great!
lmao!!!
i think mine got stuck in my anal canal...not funny guys...hate you all...
You ever leave a sarcastic comment on one of these threads, then watch in horror all the other sarcastic ideas? Yea that just happened to me. XD
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StormMcCloud said:
If the microwave on trick doesnt work you can always try what I did to get S-Off.
Simply climb a telephone poll and plug your phone directly into the power line. Once you do that you need to flap your arms six times and screem "I'm a pretty birdy" as loud as you can so thst the voice to text on your phone can pick it up. Once you do that unplug your phone and you will have s-off.
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On a side note, how are you liking your view?
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Zac95 said:
On a side note, how are you liking your view?
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I love it, there is no root out for it yet (much like 2.3.3 for the evo) but other then that it is fantastic. It is odd switching from it to my evo and thinking man this is a tiny phone.
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Ive had my baby Evo for 10 months (the best phone Ive had ever) but recently (due to some accidents Im guessing) the touch (digitizer) is sometimes being not responsive, some times it gets all crazy and doesnt work or chooses options without me touching the screen. I tried different roms to see if a rom or app was the problem, but it kept happening. my Q is, if I replace my Evo for a new one at a Sprint Store, will I have a hard time rooting it? Cause Ive heard of ppl replacing theirs and being unable to root or having to do some wierd procedures to get root... any help is appreciated!!
I think that depends in what hboot is sent to you and then I think you have to use htc unlock, you can see if a sprint repair store can replace the screen (i heard it can cost $35 or more,if they'll do it at the closest repair store)
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A new evo will probably come with Android 2.3.3 which means that the only way to root is to use the revolutionary root method. Googling revolutionary root should bring up some guides so you can decide if you think its worth it for you
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ok so if I had to get my phone replaced (I rlly hope not) then I can still root it? also would it be best to have the screen replaced at Sprint or buy it somewhere and replace it myself?
Yes you should still be able to root. a lot of people got stuck unrooted because of the 2.3.3 update but revolutionary root works on that Android version now. And if you have insurance then the sprint store might be the safer way to go. Just make sure you unroot first just in case
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To answer your second question, no, you will have no problems rooting, as any version is rootable with Revolutionary.
However, since your evo is 10 months old, you will not get a brand new one. You will get a refurb.
ok so if I had to get my phone replaced (I rlly hope not) then I can still root it?
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Yes, Revolutionary.io
also would it be best to have the screen replaced at Sprint or buy it somewhere and replace it myself?
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The digitizer and screen are two different parts. If you are having touch problems, thats the digitizer, and can usually be replaced in a sprint store.
sitlet said:
To answer your second question, no, you will have no problems rooting, as any version is rootable with Revolutionary.
However, since your evo is 10 months old, you will not get a brand new one. You will get a refurb.
Yes, Revolutionary.io
The digitizer and screen are two different parts. If you are having touch problems, thats the digitizer, and can usually be replaced in a sprint store.
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ok thanks for clearing dat up, still what do u mean by ill get a refurbished one and not a new one?
The phone won't be brand spanking new. It will be a rebuilt used phone
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Marcop13 said:
The phone won't be brand spanking new. It will be a rebuilt used phone
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Oh ok ok now I get u, ok then thanks to all of u for the quick replies youve all been very helpful
-Rr!cAn 3v0
Sometimes little specs of dust can get under your screen and cause it to go crazy. Maybe it just needs cleaned.
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scottypeterson said:
Sometimes little specs of dust can get under your screen and cause it to go crazy. Maybe it just needs cleaned.
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Wel unless their rlly rlly tiny almost invisible I dnt think dats it cuz I rlly dnt see any dust in there, but still cleaning it is an option, thnx
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Coming to the well of knowledge:
Sooooo, in the time I was trying to find that "perfect" case, I managed to drop my phone and crack the screen, which doesn't respond to touch anymore. My phone is pattern-locked, and stupid me turned off USB Debugging. I am rooted but not unlocked and don't have a custom recovery.
Through ADB, I was able to copy off my SD card partition which I was really stoked about, but my Titanium Backup is about 2 weeks old. Just wondering if anyone has any other suggestions to acquire my info from /data/data.
I know without USB Debugging on, as well as being pattern locked I'm pretty much fubar'd but just wanted to see if anyone smarter than me can think of something.
Thanks for reading and any and all suggestions.
Is it me or does the screen and back of this phone break easily?
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tinkturtle said:
Is it me or does the screen and back of this phone break easily?
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I don't think it's just you. I dropped my Epic 4G many times and nary a scratch. This thing dropped from only 2 feet and it's toast....
I think this Gorilla Glass 2 is more like Pygmy Marmoset Glass 2.
You may find this very useful.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42491/how-to-remote-view-and-control-your-android-phone/
When you have remote access, do the backup, and then copy the sd card again.
signal34 said:
I don't think it's just you. I dropped my Epic 4G many times and nary a scratch. This thing dropped from only 2 feet and it's toast....
I think this Gorilla Glass 2 is more like Pygmy Marmoset Glass 2.
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My old Evo has bounced across streets, down stairs and still going strong. Reading this forum a lot of broken screens and backs. Still planning on getting one this weekend. Already have a case for it thou.
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signal34 said:
I don't think it's just you. I dropped my Epic 4G many times and nary a scratch. This thing dropped from only 2 feet and it's toast....
I think this Gorilla Glass 2 is more like Pygmy Marmoset Glass 2.
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I would disagree. I missed my pocket on my jacket on my outside chest area. I'm 6'3". The pocket is like 5' up at least. Right on the ****in pavement. Dented the chrome ring around the phone and that was it. Either lucky or???????
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You may find this very useful.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42491/how-to-remote-view-and-control-your-android-phone/
When you have remote access, do the backup, and then copy the sd card again.
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Awesome idea, Adriel!
Though the software in the link you provided didn't work for me (common issues with it), I was able to find another remote program (MyMobiler) that worked perfectly! Screen lock off, USB Debugging on, brand new backup created and saved it to my desktop. Now I'm going to wipe my phone and wait for my replacement coming today (I hope it's not a refurb).
Once again, thanks much for the suggestion!! :good: