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[Q] Run CWM backup with broken touchscreen?

So I dropped my Epic face down on the sidewalk yesterday and cracked the screen badly. The phone still seems to boot but is non-responsive to touch so I cant get past the lockscreen. I can also boot into CWM but can only see the bottom corner of the menu as the upper left quadrant of the screen is totally out.
My question is - can I somehow run a backup without access to the touchscreen? Either through Titanium or (even better) in CWM? FYI, I have adb installed on my laptop and have used it before with the phone but have VERY limited knowledge of how to use it. I am however, willing to learn.
If someone could even point me in the right direction I would be hugely appreciative.

Since you don't use the touchscreen to make a CWM backup it is completely within your abilities to do so.
I couldn't find a picture of the purple clockwork so you'd be able to have a bit of an idea where each item is without being able to see it, but this might help.
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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Thanks ! I think you're right that I COULD get it to work that way, but I would need more info. First, I am running the Bonsai version of recovery and so would need steps specific to that version. Second, I don't know what is on the following screens so would not know what to do next. If someone could tell me step by step like: press down volume 4 times, hit camera button, press down twice, etc etc... then maybe I could get it o work that way.
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I don't have bonsai recovery and I'm not sure how many people here use it compared to the more universal clockworkmod recovery, you might want to head over to the bonsai forums and ask for step-by-step directions.

dr_gibberish said:
Thanks ! I think you're right that I COULD get it to work that way, but I would need more info. First, I am running the Bonsai version of recovery and so would need steps specific to that version. Second, I don't know what is on the following screens so would not know what to do next. If someone could tell me step by step like: press down volume 4 times, hit camera button, press down twice, etc etc... then maybe I could get it o work that way.
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I responded to you on the Bonsai site but in case you read it here first it is Volume down 5 times and camera button twice.

kennyglass123 said:
I responded to you on the Bonsai site but in case you read it here first it is Volume down 5 times and camera button twice.
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Thanks Kenny. Did it but I don't think it worked. Oh well.
FYI, I think the problem is my phone now, not the instructions. I don't think I am even getting into recovery anymore...

Defy Buttons Problem

Hello everyone.
I have a really wierd problem with defy's buttons (menu, home, back, search). They stoped working at all.
So for a couple months I have been having strange problems with the buttons. It looked like home button was pushed and app drawer was opening/closing really fast. Reset has helped, but temporary.
And about a week ago the buttons stoped working at all. I tried to flash another ROM (official 2.2), but it didn't help.
And now I don't know what to do. I goggled it, but there is no information about such problem.
If somebody can give an advice, please let me know.
Thanks.

Nobody ? That's sad. XDA was my last hope) Well, I guess I will sell it for parts.

try doing an sbf. if that doesn't work, then there is hardware issue.
edit: dont know if you already did..since you said you flashed an official 2.2 rom..

Don't know if this will work but it won't hurt to try
http://www.box.com/s/6znns5pjdttqk8y6vm8c
Download the files and android commander search it up. It's easier than manually using adb commands.
Connect your phone to pc and make sure usb debugging is on
In android commander navigate to system/usr/layout
Then click on push on the toolbar in android commander
Select the files you downloaded then right click on each file that you just added then click on properties
make sure each one looks like this
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Maybe this will fix your buttons?
from http://android.site666.info/indextricks.htm :
home key, search button, security lock, power button options: repair them
Some phones do strange things at random: your home and search buttons stop working, your security lock won't load (leaving your data wide open), and if you hit the power button then reboot is your only option, because silent mode and flight mode are missing from the list.
There's nothing wrong with the buttons on your phone, but there's something wrong with the software that controls them.
• Fix: backup your apps and data, reset your phone to factory settings, restore your backups.
Make sure you have a full backup or two and check that the backups work before resetting your phone.
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Turn lockscreen off
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CM10 with fancy widgets and Htc sense theme...

Ok!
So, I spent the last Sunday, with my phone locked up in my room, trying to upgrade it from stock to jelly bean...
Benjamyn, I have to thank you mate, for the releases, and your awesome work in this field.. You truly are one of a kind..
There are others who are interested in getting the jelly bean update. And I am sure they want to know abt the drawbacks and astonishing results of having the Cm10 rom....
First of all:
Thanks to
benjamyngwyn and all those who helped him in any way..
the guy from whom I got the cm10 sense4 theme(I am sorry, I don't remember the username, and I can't seem to find the post too..)...
(get the cm10 rom from benjamyn's thread, its already there for you in the android development section)
..
So, without wasting anymore Of your precious time..
the Rom is based on CM10, as you already knw.
almost everything works..
except,
1. the camera has lags(I downloaded Camera360 from play store, Its the best replacement..:good:)
2. video recording not possible(missing omx libs, no workaround for this:crying
3. when the phone is locked, and someone calls, the phone vibrates, rings as it normally shud but no display..(I just swype to the right as usual in such cases, works alright and you get the display back right then......)
4. Normal CM10 bugs....
What i Love!!
1. Boot Animation is really cool...:victory:
2. It is the latest version of android everything else don't matter...
3. I love it when my friends gawk at the 'about phone' page...:angel:
This is The widget I use...
View attachment sense4clock.zip
These are the Screen shots...
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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The sense 4 Theme.....
Download it from the market, or wherever you can get it from,, remember You'll need the cm10 theme...
rest is up to you to decide the way you want it to look.....
If I missed to thank anyone I am Sorry!!!!!! I am new at this....
Regards,
Aditya(the.h.t.c.king)
(throw a few thanks my way too...)

I'll give u another thanks if u post it in the themes section
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oops...
I'll do it knw.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955653
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Is the sense4clock.zip is flashable? I tried in my HTC WFS (marvel) with CM10.0 but the installation aborted.
Edit:
My bad, I checked the zip file and found that it has only the apk file.

sense
Thanks for sense4 clock....

titanium backup problem

the latest update of the titanium backup app (very bad) is set the language to Spanish or something..
i don't know Spanish..
can someone direct me to where i should go to change language to English (which match section)
appreciate any help(email to dev brings automated message) :banghead:
Sent from my blazing SGS I9000 using Tapatalk 2

Open application
Pres menu button of phone choose the pencile.. You'll enter settings. Go to the sixth section.
It has an arrow, a check , arrow, arrow, a check and a arrow followd by Reset settings in spanisch...
Press it an you'll reset the settings.

Firstly appreciate your help
Sorry due to my lack of the Spanish/Portuguese language
AND
Being unfamiliar (rarely/never use of) titanium backup "menu & preferences".. :banghead:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You see every word is difficult to guess what it probably means.. And so many sub sections..!!
First screen shot of the menu, if I'm correct and next one is of preferences..!!
So to which section do I use and where within the sub menu do navigate to please.??
Lastly I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by you having to reply again.. :thumbup:
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Roots said:
Firstly appreciate your help
Sorry due to my lack of the Spanish/Portuguese language
AND
Being unfamiliar (rarely/never use of) titanium backup "menu & preferences".. :banghead:
You see every word is difficult to guess what it probably means.. And so many sub sections..!!
First screen shot of the menu, if I'm correct and next one is of preferences..!!
So to which section do I use and where within the sub menu do navigate to please.??
Lastly I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by you having to reply again.. :thumbup:
(Sent from my blazing SGS-I9000 using Tapatalk 2)
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You have to enter in "preferencias de interfaz" and the first choice is the language.

Sorry for late reply..
But with your translated help, I managed to get English..
Thanks
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Need help with Acro S - Will pay $ (see inside)

So I updated my stock Acro S to Jellybean a couple weeks ago and have a few problems. Basically, everything is slow, it only uses the stock dialer to make and receive calls, sometimes apps hang when opening and wifi may be disconnecting more often.
Years ago I was unlocking my windows mobile phones and flashing ROMs so I have a rough idea of the process. But so many years have gone by and I just don't have the time to get into all of that again. Therefore I am looking for someone to do the following:
Recommend a stable, good ROM that I am not going to have to update i a months time.
Give me the links I need for all files that will be needed in the process.
Give me step by step instructions including what I need to backup.
And if I need support (I am quite technically capable and shouldn't need any) answer some questions.
In return for this I will paypal you $50.
PM me if interested.

Well use the latest ICS rom first,because it is the most stable with Sony features...you should probably found the ftf file in here...do some search...look for the ftf file of your phone with the build number in ny screenshot
And then,backup your file or any necessary thing using Sony backup and restore application...or titanium backip if you have any
Then flash the ftf file using flashtool (make sure you install driver for your phone),connect yout phone in flashmode and flash the file
And no need to pay me,I only help my fellow ion brothers aka Acro S and S and SL :3
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Forgot to add screenshot
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Sorry wrong screenshot ==" I can't edit nor remove pic in mobile xda premium
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Hi,
I appreciate the help you are offering, and I don't mean to belittle it in anyway. But...I'm super busy these days and just have too much going on to look for flash tools and various files. That is why I offered the money. I know I could figure this all out if I sat down and did the research, I just don't have the time.
The thing is, I need it all laid out and simple.
I thank you again for taking the time to help me for free.
For anyone else still interested, the offer stands.

Have you tried custom ROMs. I'm currently using Trinity ROM and its very smooth less bloatware and it's optional if you want to update it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318292
Backup your apps and data, using titanium backup(playstore).
Wipe data, Flash the zip via recovery.
Restore.
Done.

with all the terms you laid out bro, i think you need someone that's physically there holding your phone or at least someone that you can leave your phone to for say about 2 hours just so they can do all the tweaks needed for your phone to be stable