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My screen got cracked about a month ago, the phone will pwer on, however I cannot see the screen. I received my replacement from the insurance and I haven't sent my old phone back in yet, because I have pictures of my kid on there and quite frankily I think it is bull**** to send it back with that kind of stuff on there. Anyway Asurion sent a threating letter, saying that I owe 500$ if the phone isn't sent in within 10 days, so this is where you guys come in.
I need help retrieving the data from the phone, so that I can have the pictures of my son or if its not possible, I need to wipe it clean so that they cannot (even if they won't) see my stuff. The screen is broken as i mentioned, but it powers on.
Try android screencast.
Turn it on and drop box will do the rest with auto upload (you have to dl the beta on to your comp)(I'm to lazy to link you)
You just have to some how mount it to the computer
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gtuansdiamm said:
Turn it on and drop box will do the rest with auto upload (you have to dl the beta on to your comp)(I'm to lazy to link you)
You just have to some how mount it to the computer
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Yea without screen functionality it is kinda hard to figure that part out...Is there anyone out there with ADB exp. maybe if I can get in that way I can just pull my DCIM off of the internal storage, but I need to know how.
There are some detailed threads with a ton of adb commands for mounting and unmounting and doing pretty much everything else through adb.
Just search xda for adb commands and you should find a good thread with a bunch lined out.
I'd suggest using HDMI mirroring. You can move everything to your external SD card (via any file explorer) and do that.
You'll need an MHL adapter, though.
From what I am reading if the phone still works just the screen is dead I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just hook it up to your computer and pull everything off then delete everything.
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From what I am reading if the phone still works just the screen is dead I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just hook it up to your computer and pull everything off then delete everything.
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With a broken touch screen how does he enable USB storage mode?
Seriously, I was looking to get more advice than I did, but after all who really helps around here unless they create it and even then they do not offer support any more
Anyways, I took both devices apart and I used the good screen with the old motherboard, hell I even saw the text messages I missed, I uploaded all the photos to my SD and did a reformat on the USB storage to wipe the photos off the phone, because they stayed for some reason.
Thanks, to the guys that gave suggestions.
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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I feel ya. I HATE mtp with a passion. That being said, the indefinite copying could be the result of a bad cable and/or a crappy computer.(seen both) my recommendation, fu*k mtp and just push everything with adb. that's what I do. If ur unfamiliar with adb get something like android commander or QTADB. Way less of a headache for me
Max_Pain said:
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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Copy hangs do to cable, try a different one. It happen to me with my old nexus s 4g cable.
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Well I could be worse macs don't recognize mtp so I have to use the other mode
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i just tried with the stock samsung cable, this time got a message saying the device wasn't responding or was disconnected, and the copying stayed there as well.
to the poster who said it's about a crappy computer, that's not very good logic. I can transfer file between my tablets, other phones, portable hard drives, etc. I can play the latest games, use very intensive programs just fine. i just can't seem to transfer via MTP. ****ty computer, or ****ty transfer protocol? i think the latter.
Make sure you have the right driver installed. Here is a link to install it manually if need be.
I had that problem then I enabled usb debugging now my pc recognizes it as a mass storage device and transfers files flawlessly. I would try that.
My PC wont install the drivers. Im pretty much completely SOL. Ive tried multiple cables.
Air droid is a alternative method.
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Thanks for the replies I will try them when I get home...
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i just tried with the stock samsung cable, this time got a message saying the device wasn't responding or was disconnected, and the copying stayed there as well.
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The stock cable is terrible. It's a Samsung tradition. I'd rule out that as the problem by using a quality one.
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MadFlava said:
My PC wont install the drivers. Im pretty much completely SOL. Ive tried multiple cables.
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You have to uninstall old drivers first and reboot then plug phone in. Also if you have wifi then you can transfer files back and forth without a cable ot mtp.
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Air droid is a alternative method.
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+1 on airdroid. Also, try downloading and installing the toolkit for SG3, it's in the dev section and stiky. Use it to download and install the most recent drivers.
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Max_Pain said:
sooo, how are we supposed to transfer files? I finally have my phone working "the way it's supposed to" so the PC sees it and it shows up as an MTP device. I can open and delete files on it, but whenever I try to transfer files, it just says copying... and stays there indefinitely...
i've been having to email myself things, or remove the sd card, put things on it, then copy/paste to the internal card...what the heck does Samsung really want us to do?
i need some help with this please...
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I completely agree with you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/favourite-tp-t2925508
Sup peeps..
was wondering what people were using to pass files from computer to phone or vice versa... i know in windows its simple, but on mac, the phone doesn't seem to show..
I have problems with my Samsung phones with OS X, that is if they are rooted and Kies is installed. I have a 17" MBP and use an express slot 3/4 card reader to pop my microsd into a sd card and go from there.
I have found that an app called Airdroid (free) allows you to open a web browser and connect to your phone and have full access of it.
yeah, thing is, i wanted to use KIES but to be blunt, it is S**T, i've used kies wi-fi and its still slow as hell so im looking for an alternative
i was having issues with the SD card, which ever i used (tried about 4)
I searched online and nothing seemed to work, until i saw one which told me to insert the SD as quick as i could, becuase if stick in the SD slowly it won't read it, ODD as hell.... funnily enough it worked !!
LLanito said:
Sup peeps..
was wondering what people were using to pass files from computer to phone or vice versa... i know in windows its simple, but on mac, the phone doesn't seem to show..
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.droidnas
Install Kies. After installing Kies, open, go to tools on the menu and select install drivers. Install drivers. You can then use Android File Transfer available form the market (download and install on your Mac.) When you connect your phone it will automatically open.
Cheers lads !!
Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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Since I have a Wifi at home, I'm using either Airdroid or File Expert's FTP transfer.
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Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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was using this one but noticed you can't put the files directly in to the Ext SD... so do i have to drop it in a random file then move it from there onto the ext every time !?
Thumbs up for Airdroid here. I use it almost every time. 98% of the time at least. It's a fantastic, fast tool. If you're going to be copying gigs and gigs, then maybe over USB, but to copy over a movie or music or pictures, I use Airdroid.
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Search x-link on the play store if you have Java
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zkyevolved said:
Thumbs up for Airdroid here. I use it almost every time. 98% of the time at least. It's a fantastic, fast tool. If you're going to be copying gigs and gigs, then maybe over USB, but to copy over a movie or music or pictures, I use Airdroid.
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will try it out bro, thanks for the suggestion
btw can you add them files straight to the ext SD or does it have to be into the phone SD then moved again ?
My wife had dropped her S3 on floor shattering screen. Now luckely insurance have sent a new device, but I need to get pictures that were one the device copied over (Failed SD card and phone writes pictures on internal memory). But when I connect phone to computer (Vista 7), it doesn't show up in Computer to be able see or access the contents of the phone. Phone does turn on and connects to WiFi as I hear same notification for Facebook and such at same time as her new and working device.
Is there any other ways to access it?
Any help would be greatly appriciated
Use a SD card to copy the photos from internal memory to SD card. If you had an SD card in the device that won't read then try a new SD card.
You can try new usb cable.
Make sure that you have the right Samsung drivers installed and working correctly (you can use the new S3 to test this). Download from Samsung website and install or reinstall if need to.
There are apps that allow your device's files to be accessed through WiFi. Like WiFi File Explorer Pro, WiFi File Transfer Pro, etc.
You can copy photos to cloud storage like Box, Dropbox, Sky drive, Amazon Cloud Drive, etc.
You can copy them to cloud photo gallerys like Google+ photos, Flickr, etc.
Bump, and S Beam can be used to transfer the photos.
If that doesn't do it, then out of luck.
Next time set the photos to be saved to external SD card. The settings should be in the camera settings (Note 2, S3, and S4)
FYI - this is Galaxy Note 2 forum. But that fine you post this here. Both Note 2 and S3 should be close enough to help with this.
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Do you have a custom recovery? If you have CWM I'd just use adb to pull the files.
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Thanks, guys.
Unfortunately the screen is completely black and shattered and I cannot see anything
If new cable doesn't work in allowing you to see the files in your device from computer, then you are out of luck. Sorry.
Next time set the photos to be saved to external SD card. The settings should be in the camera settings.
Again sorry for the loss of the photos.
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My wife had dropped her S3 on floor shattering screen. Now luckely insurance have sent a new device, but I need to get pictures that were one the device copied over (Failed SD card and phone writes pictures on internal memory). But when I connect phone to computer (Vista 7), it doesn't show up in Computer to be able see or access the contents of the phone. Phone does turn on and connects to WiFi as I hear same notification for Facebook and such at same time as her new and working device.
Is there any other ways to access it?
Any help would be greatly appriciated
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I know this doesn't help you with your problem but, you can set up dropbox to automatically upload pics as you take them. That's what I do and I don't have to worry about losing pics. They are generally on my pc before I get home from wherever I took them. Again, sorry I can't help you but, hopefully this helps prevent problems in the future
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Find a video tutorial on youtube for disassembly. Switch the internals from broken phone to new phone. Get needed files off phone. Swutch back internals when done. Be careful
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markusf21 said:
I know this doesn't help you with your problem but, you can set up dropbox to automatically upload pics as you take them. That's what I do and I don't have to worry about losing pics. They are generally on my pc before I get home from wherever I took them. Again, sorry I can't help you but, hopefully this helps prevent problems in the future
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Awesome idea. Google+ photos does the same.
To the Op - The ideas we are giving you is to have the photos automatically go somewhere that you can retrieve them without needing the device. SD cards, cloud storage and cloud photo gallerys are awesome ways to make sure that this doesn't happen again.
Again sorry for the loss of the photos and memories.
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chrisgto4 said:
Find a video tutorial on youtube for disassembly. Switch the internals from broken phone to new phone. Get needed files off phone. Swutch back internals when done. Be careful
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As a technician, I am afraid that the user could cause damage to the new device in doing this.
But yes, if hired to retrieve the photos and this was the only way then I would do this method. And still give them time to return the damaged device to the insurance.
Good idea.
You could possibly buy an mhl adapter and connect it to your tv/monitor and then copy the files to a new sd card or upload them to the cloud.
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blakkheartt12 said:
You could possibly buy an mhl adapter and connect it to your tv/monitor and then copy the files to a new sd card or upload them to the cloud.
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This seems like a good idea- unless you have to turn on the option to send signals to tv like laptops and such.
You should try what someone else mentioned- pushing with ADB if you have custom recovery. Go on youtube and find your custom recover and 'blind' navigate yourself through your recovery. (See where approx which option is where and press it and attempt to use ADB or something/)
And as long a the digitizer isn't toasty too.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
Coug76 said:
And as long a the digitizer isn't toasty too.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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That would suck
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I've sat my phone on top of a car and forgot it was there and now the car is gone and the phone is not there it's still on and working with cell signal but I don't have location services turned on please I need help locating it and it has a custom rom on it making it a i9505 so it wouldn't let me install plan b on it and activate location through text PLEASE REPLY SOON AS POSSIBLE this phone has very important documents and other things that I do not want to lose or erase! Thank you!
the phone most likely fell off unless you had one hell of a grippy case or it was in the bed of a pickup, I'm not too sure what you could do however, did you try scouting the general area of the car? do you have any backups?
The phone was found and in terrible condition... it was ran over a few times with the case on and it still didnt make it.Its destroyed but i did recover my sd card and sim card; i just cant get access to my internal storage which i really needed.
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The phone was found and in terrible condition... it was ran over a few times with the case on and it still didnt make it.Its destroyed but i did recover my sd card and sim card; i just cant get access to my internal storage which i really needed.
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Have you tried hooking it to a computer?
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