Hello XDA,
I have an G2 that is currently broken on the front screen, the LCD is functional however the touch interface is not working. I need to recover my photos and anything else that i could possibly recover with my computer however the phone is defaulted to charge only on a computer. There is no password on the phone and when i use an lg flip cover it will go to the homescreen. Does anyone have an idea on how i could accomplish this? phone is not rooted and usb debugging is disabled. I've looked around the forums and google searched around but i have had not luck, this leads me to believe there is nothing else i can do however maybe somewhere here can save the day.
Thank you
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Hello everyone i need some help with my E4G touch. over the weekend i had my phone in my pocket and some way or another my keys cracked my screen. My screen is completely black i can't see anything, but the phone still turns on and i can also receive calls, text's etc... I want to retrieve all the Data that's on my phone, like my pictures, text's and some documents. when i connect it to the PC Samsung Kies tells me to reconnect the device. It stays doing this over and over and i cant get access to the information i need. My phone is also rooted. is there any way for me to retrieve my Data?
Thanks in advance for the help
I'd try these folks http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/ they do stuff like this.
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Are you rooted? May need that? Idk I'm always rooted, lol. Sorry bout the phone. I will recommend that you use the adb pull tool. I'm not sure of the texts unless you had prior backups which you will get with pulling / not sure it will be pics in a dcim folder /mnt/sdcard/DCIM
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If you are daring enough, i would suggest that you replace your screen/digitizer. i had a similar issue - i broke my screen, it wouldnt show anything but the notification light still worked and the capacitive buttons still lit up when the device turned on, so i knew everything was still working except the screen.
i bought a screen/digitizer off ebay for $65 shipped, replaced it myself. now everything is working perfectly, just as it had before. its something you must be careful when tackling, but its not impossible at all.
reference this if you do take my advice:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch-Teardown/6481/1
if you have any questions pm me as i might not check this thread again
Alright guys I give up trying to think of ways on my own to fix this but a couple weeks ago I had my phone in my lap while I was in my car. Got out. Screen shattered, not touch responsive what so ever. My phone isnt rooted (stupid move on my part). It is stuck on a lock screen. Im not sure if USB debugging is on or not. When I plug it into my computer (mac or windows (8) ) nothing pops up so I am assuming its on charge mode... It is connected to wifi when I turn it on if that helps any?? and I am also pretty sure it is still somehow connected to the play store if that helps any?? I need these photos I have alot of once in a life time moments on this phone.... and yes I now have a G+ automatticly uploading from my new phone any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for your help and time,
Tim
Because of the protection, yoi cant pull the photos with screen broken
If you press vol up + pwr the phone will enter service mode and media content can be pulled out. But it says service center only. So i don't know if you need a special software for it.
Another way would be to install Lg onscren and use the program to browse the content.
But this works only on stock rom.
Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.1
The onscreen wont connect, because phone rejecting any connections with screen locked.
And you cannot unlock it with screen broken lol
I had a similiar situation, and i had everything turned on (adb,mtp etc). Still nothing of this worked
Why you dont just replace your screen?
They will not wipe your phone, in my case they just replaced the screen in front of me and thats it.
Have you tryed with "on screeen phone" from LG
http://algmcdn.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=OW00220111201
Install this, it will give you the interface on your PC
Tim4 said:
The onscreen wont connect, because phone rejecting any connections with screen locked.
And you cannot unlock it with screen broken lol
I had a similiar situation, and i had everything turned on (adb,mtp etc). Still nothing of this worked
Why you dont just replace your screen?
They will not wipe your phone, in my case they just replaced the screen in front of me and thats it.
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Yah I have tried the onscreen and hes right it wont work because its locked. And I have thought about replacing the screen. About how much does it usually cost and would it be cheaper to do it myself?? is it hard? sounds scary to be honest.
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Yah I have tried the onscreen and hes right it wont work because its locked. And I have thought about replacing the screen. About how much does it usually cost and would it be cheaper to do it myself?? is it hard? sounds scary to be honest.
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Have you tried Moborobo and use its file manager USB debugging must be on. It worked for me with a cracked screen and no touch and locked Optimus G.
I'm sure my USB debugging is on.
I've also ordered a OEM LG Optimus G E975 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly with Front Housing from etrade supply.
There are videos on YouTube on how to pull the phone apart.
Hope this helps.
patmc said:
Have you tried Moborobo and use its file manager USB debugging must be on. It worked for me with a cracked screen and no touch and locked Optimus G.
I'm sure my USB debugging is on.
I've also ordered a OEM LG Optimus G E975 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly with Front Housing from etrade supply.
There are videos on YouTube on how to pull the phone apart.
Hope this helps.
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THAT WORKED!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! SERIOUSLY! PHEW! I WISH I COULD REPAY YOU!!! did you have this program before or stubbled upon it?? thanks again!!
patmc said:
Have you tried Moborobo and use its file manager USB debugging must be on. It worked for me with a cracked screen and no touch and locked Optimus G.
I'm sure my USB debugging is on.
I've also ordered a OEM LG Optimus G E975 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly with Front Housing from etrade supply.
There are videos on YouTube on how to pull the phone apart.
Hope this helps.
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Ok second question and I swear I am done I got all my pictures off and then deleted everything that was possible to delete in that program. I saw there is a backup/restore functions. If I can find the original system file that came on the phone (which I havent researched it yet but) could I use that restore function to whip everything clean and do like a "factory reset" in order to get all my information off it to resell it as broken??
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Ok second question and I swear I am done I got all my pictures off and then deleted everything that was possible to delete in that program. I saw there is a backup/restore functions. If I can find the original system file that came on the phone (which I havent researched it yet but) could I use that restore function to whip everything clean and do like a "factory reset" in order to get all my information off it to resell it as broken??
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I cant remember where I got the program from. I think i installed from some firmware update folders for some android devices.
And it auto starts when a I connect my phone to my PC. So it was only by chance that i tried it.
Regarding the backup/restore function i cant help you there. If you have another device try it on that.
Hi,
I'm having the same issue, except I did not manage to have debug mode enabled. Is there any way to pull files off the phone via "Download Mode" or am I just out of luck on this one?
Thanks
Stock or custom rom?more details.
Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.1
kimitza said:
Stock or custom rom?more details.
Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.1
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I apologize for that last post. It's completely stock, not unlocked or rooted. Running most current software and firmware from LG. WiFi is still enabled on the phone and I can ping it from my desktop, but I cannot get MTP or usb debugging to turn on since I can't get the touch screen to work.
Let me know if you need any more info.
I have this problem without USB debugging enabled when plugged in to pc i cannot accept to make it accessible from the pc since my screen is broken. Anything i can do to take off these very important pictures please help. im on stock rom no root no bluetooth on.
i broke the screen of my galaxy s3, i reported lost since warranty didn't cover broken screen. im trying to get my picture and if possible my contacts.
phone is not rooted. and usb debugging is off. i tried using Samsung galaxy s3 toolkit v 7.0.0.0 and going to the option back up and restore your device.but usb debugging is off. any help will be appreciated.
Just throwing the idea out here for anyone who has used it before or knows anything about it... HDMI-out?
I've personally never used it, but if it were possible to somehow HDMI-out and view the screen externally; say you were to display your screen onto your TV or PC monitor, while navigating on the touchscreen [assuming it isnt completely busted] you could enable settings to debug/adb and such...
I could be completely off-base with this one though.
FatalIll said:
Just throwing the idea out here for anyone who has used it before or knows anything about it... HDMI-out?
I've personally never used it, but if it were possible to somehow HDMI-out and view the screen externally; say you were to display your screen onto your TV or PC monitor, while navigating on the touchscreen [assuming it isnt completely busted] you could enable settings to debug/adb and such...
I could be completely off-base with this one though.
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screen completely busted, i cant see anything . btw something i forgot, my computer saw my phone as a mp3 player. but i dont see any file.
it was like mp3 player ---->> phone
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screen completely busted, i cant see anything . btw something i forgot, my computer saw my phone as a mp3 player. but i dont see any file.
it was like mp3 player ---->> phone
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Yeah, that's because of security precautions... You need to unlock the device for the files to show up
thanks for the fast replies . but after days of failing kies woked . thanks i guess i was lucky i been trying to day to do it with kies and today it woked.
Awesome. Glad you got your stuff back
Hey XDA Family,
I've been searching everywhere even here but I need help. My phone was dropped and the screen is broke/black. It still works as I can receive calls and able to answer with headphones. LED lights still work.
I have previously enabled USB debugging but never switched to default USB behavior to MTP. It's set for USB charging.
My goal is to use Vysor to view my phone screen and kinda-sorta semi use it temporarily until I can replace/fix it.
Some other tidbits - it was powered off and on - so it's on that initial screen where it requires Pattern Unlock.
Am I SOL? ADB doesn't recognize any device (and it won't because it's not in MTP mode).
Is there any tool I can use to force switch to MTP? I read stuff about Miracle-box.... not sure if that will work.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks.
I am still stuck. I tried ADB once again but still no go.
Even if there's a way to factory reset the phone so that the lock screen is removed may help. Remember, I have no screen. to view.
Has anyone heard of an OTG adapter that has an HDMI out so that potentially I can connect a monitor?
Thanks again.
Through Fastboot/ADB
If you have TWRP installed (command line should work if recovery doesn't work) it sometimes gives access to the storage when in recovery mode (hoping you don't have a password). If you turn off the phone then start into bootloader (power + volume up) then from your PC use the fastboot commands to restart in recovery (https://tektab.com/2015/10/31/android-bootloaderfastboot-mode-and-recovery-mode-explained/).
Once you think you're in recovery try to connect the USB and see if it picks up the storage.
If that fails you can try to do the same stuff using the adb commands instead of the fastboot commands, it's a little trickier but i think you should be able to use an adb pull command to extract the files from your phone, if you get it to work then you can also reset the phone to factory through the commands. This way you won't give whoever is fixing it access to all your data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/how-to-mount-internal-storage-adb-t1898712
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If the phone itself isn't broken you can always order a replacement screen and either replace it yourself or have someone who knows how to do so, unless you had planned on getting a new phone.
Thanks, I'll try that and let you know if it worked.
I wasn't planning on replacing my phone... just fixing the display.
It's been a week now and I am still trying to scrounge up the cash to get it fixed.
Anyone know how much OnePlus charges for an official replacement? I have a phone repair shop nearby that quoted me $155 (USD). Seemed a bit pricey.
gabrielshaste said:
Thanks, I'll try that and let you know if it worked.
I wasn't planning on replacing my phone... just fixing the display.
It's been a week now and I am still trying to scrounge up the cash to get it fixed.
Anyone know how much OnePlus charges for an official replacement? I have a phone repair shop nearby that quoted me $155 (USD). Seemed a bit pricey.
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I'd see if you can pay them to just install the screen, I went to a local shop about a year ago and they charged $35 for just the labor, as I already had the parts.The screen is like $150 or so on ifixit, which is about right for an OLED like the 5t has.
Hello,
As you probably already read in the title I have a problem. Yesterday my loving MI6 fell on a stone and the screen broke. Fortunately the phone is still on.
The Screen will go on but I can only see pink lines and no image. Touch is not working. The fingerprint sensor seems to work randomly (I get a vibrate feedback) but I guess because of the cracks it doesn’t recognize my fingerprint.
My biggest concern now is to get the data of my phone. Of course, just connecting it to a computer doesn’t work because I would have to unlock the phone and set it to data transfer. Right now the computer recognizes the phone but the drive doesn’t show anything.
I thought about booting into TWRP and connecting it to the computer but TWRP also requires an unlock which I cannot try because of the broken touch.
Any ideas how I can get my data back?
Are there any adb commands that I can use?
I am on LOS15 (TWRP installed).
Thank you for your help!
Update:
Just wanted to let anyone know who get stuck with the same problem. I couldn’t get the data from the phone. I tried several things with data rescue tools and remote control tools for android but nothing worked.
So in the end I bought a new LCD screen on eBay and replaced it. Phone works great again and eventually I was able to access all my data.