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[Q] Broken Digitaliser- How do i access phone's data?!

Hi guys, please help!
HTC Desire Z. Completely stock and unrooted etc. The screen stopped responding a few days ago, so I figure its a broken digitaliser or the connecting thingie between the two panels is broken.
So now I can't get past my screen lock...
When I connect it to my computer, my phone is set to 'Charge only', so my computer doesn't react at all to the phone being plugged in (it does charge though).
I've spent the last few hours reading through various methods online and they've all been bunk. I have managed to install SDK/ADB, but I can't figure out how to use it without turning on USB debugging (or if that would even help).
Anyone have any ideas? I really really need to get some messages/photos off my phone.

I don't think anyone here is allowed to tell you how to use adb to get past a lock screen, I've seen these questions before and mods tend to lock the thread.
But going with you are an honest person what do you need off of your phone that isn't synced to the cloud or on SD card?
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demkantor said:
I don't think anyone here is allowed to tell you how to use adb to get past a lock screen, I've seen these questions before and mods tend to lock the thread.
But going with you are an honest person what do you need off of your phone that isn't synced to the cloud or on SD card?
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Thanks for replying! I tried using adb but couldn't figure a way without having USB debugging enabled (which it isn't).
Basically I just came back from a holiday with a phone which is when it broke- and I made some really great friends who I asked to send me a text with their name/email (as my phone wasn't working), and so yeah I just need to read these few texts/find them on facebook! Pretty minor I know.

unfortunately i think it is against the rules to give you the information on how to, but i will say much of this is available on the internet though you have to dig rather deep (simple search wont pick it up)
may i suggest getting the digitizer replaced, if you do it yourself it will be under 20$ and about an hour of your time. or find a local repair shop to do it for 50 or less im sure.
and for future reference keeping debugging on is a good idea as well as rooting the phone, you will find this time of thing much easier. also using apps like sms backup+ can sync all text, call log etc direct to gmail account so you could loose your phone and still receive them. sorry i cant help much further than this

[Q] NEED HELP!!! apache has ruined me

I recently read a post, I don't know where now, but it had to do with a hidden Trojan/malware. That was started in 2013... After reading, thinking back to when this really started affecting me Feb,26, 2015. I noticed some strange things mentioned in my service log from around that date. The post mentioned how it places a high tracker in some obscure app. Unfortunately I got the bug, BAD!!! So not knowing about this until I made it worse by plugging my phone into my computer... I'm sure you can figure out the rest. My everything is screwed now. My HTC one m7, is the only device I can use period, now. I tried to root, and couldn't. Then downloaded another root checker, and it said my device was already rooted. Is there anything I can do(on my knees begging). This has to be the worst inter-web experience ever. Any and all ideas, advice, similar problems, links, and time are greatly appreciated. Thank you

are you asking for help with the phone or your pc?

synisterwolf said:
are you asking for help with the phone or your pc?
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My phone is the only thing I can use... I have to install Windows again on my lap top... I have a new disc and what not. I'm just worried that he'll just take that over as well.. so phone, but I could use some tips in how to do it for the pc as well and if I'll ever be able to get my email. With my last ten years if web activity, Xbox one and everything else I had.... So pissed

for the phone, i recommend an ruu. in case that bug is somewhere on the phone waiting for another PC victim. It sucks that you will lose everything but its hard to figure out what file is infected and if you restore any file after format you run the chance of it happening again
as for the pc. if you can reboot to safe mode you can use a tool called Combofix. it will sometimes fix problems due to worms or viruses. I've used it many of times i cant fix it manually.

permanent pin locked screen

I need some technical help as I have a really weird problem with my zenfone 2. A couple of weeks ago I bought some skype credit and made a phone call. For some ungodly reason right after this call there was a pin screen in place, with no warning or messages. I tried to put in several pin numbers as I thought it was a sim lock but nothing could get past the lock. I tried putting in 5 wrong codes in the hope to see a "forget password" button but nothing. I tried resetting the lock via google device manager and it says that it can't since a screenlock is present and will not reset the pin. I have even tried to get into recovery mode so that I can do a factory reset but at this stage I get an "error" here so this avenue is also blocked. I have even attached the phone via usb to the computer but the computer sees and empty hard disk. I have even tried to use adb to take a look inside, but this did not work either as the device is not seen. I have also tried rebooting in safe mode but the screen lock behaviour is just the same. . At the moment the wifi is also off so now google device manager can not locate the phone So at the moment I am out of ideas. I am now inclined to believe that my phone has been hijacked by some sort of new yet super sophisticated lockware/malware.
I have already accepted that all our family photos including the ones from our recent holiday are permanently gone for good with no chance in hell of recovering them.
Does anyone have any ideas to get around this annoying problem?
So what are my options? Is there any software that I can use to break this beasts back? Do you have any suggestions?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3316831
Try this it might work
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Thanks ... where is the original article as how to use this ...

niannella said:
Thanks ... where is the original article as how to use this ...
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Just flash it in recovery
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i need help pulling pics from my sons moto z with busted screen

OK here it is...... I'll lay it all out there. My son and his mom used my sons phone ,that i had just bought him , to video her new husband, my sons new step father, after he had to many to drink. needless to say he got a little violent and physical with my sons mom. the cops were called and a report was made. but during all this the step father noticed that he was being recorded and grabbed the phone and slammed it on the ground. it still boots up, fingerprint sensor still unlocks the device via my sons print. i can get it into bootloader mode. tested with "fastboot devices" but no how no way have i been able to get into it via "adb"
my PC does not recognize it plugged in at all unless i boot into fastboot mode. like i said the screen is completely black, does not light up at all. only way i know the fingerprint sensor works is when i touch it it vibrates twice and when my son touches it...it only vibrates once, meaning its unlocked. so heres my dilima i need the video from the incident to have all the evidence i need to insure that my son doesnt have to go back into that situation. any help would be greatly appreciated
by the way im no new comer to android. ive built CM roms in the past but this puzzles me......
thanks for any advice you guys can offer

I think this will help:
https://drfone.wondershare.com/guide/broken-android-data-recovery.html
https://www.gihosoft.com/android-recovery/recover-data-from-broken-android-phone.html
Best if luck!??

Just an idea:
NFC pairing bluetooth mouse, HDMI wire, then use the mouse to copy files onto cloud/microSD
Not sure the mouse pairs fine on Android
For the step dad, better solution, the cheaper way to make a problem go away permanently

user822 said:
Just an idea:
NFC pairing bluetooth mouse, HDMI wire, then use the mouse to copy files onto cloud/microSD
Not sure the mouse pairs fine on Android
For the step dad, better solution, the cheaper way to make a problem go away permanently
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Thats the funniest thing ive seen in a while. brightened the mood significantly thank you

@Yash24 I tried both of those. This has got to be the strangest situation I've encountered on an Android. Not one single data recovery software will recognize that the phone is plugged up to the PC. Except in fastboot mode. My PC device manager sees it in fastboot. But when I reboot it I get nothing. I've installed Motorola's device manager to insure the correct drivers were installed and still nothing. The Moto z play doesn't support usb-c to hdmi. I bought a $45 HDMI, usb-c, and USB otg cable. To be able to plug it up to a monitor with a mouse plugged up to it as well. I can get the mouse to work but no monitor. What's even more mind boggling is that we've used ANDROID AUTO through his phone in my truck several times. So I thought...ok I'll plug it up to the truck and use Google voice to turn on WiFi so that his Google photos will back up... And now the truck doesn't recognize that his phone is plugged in. This is the craziest thing I've ever seen. I've tried using the mouse to maybe luckily click the wifi on but after an hour or so of attempts I gave up. I can't catch a break with this phone. I've unbricked my LG flex 15-20 times before. Without an unlocked bootloader and no custom recovery, back when we were trying to figure a work around for it. And I didn't have this much issue with it.
It's ridiculous that Android software now comes default " USB in charge mode" for this exact reason. If it defaulted to "media transfer" this wouldn't be an issue. What dumbasses writing the OS's these days. Geeezzzz

Look for a topic, control Android phone with a broken screen. Helped me once a lot when digitizer got broken on my old phone.
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I've found topic
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
Good luck!
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Just a quick thought, did the son have his photos/videos set to automatically upload to Google Photos? If so, maybe they're already on the cloud.

alfick3 said:
Just a quick thought, did the son have his photos/videos set to automatically upload to Google Photos? If so, maybe they're already on the cloud.
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He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi. Is the bootloader still locked on it? If not you can use adb from TWRP but if not I'm not sure there's anything you can do other than trying to find a replacement screen.

sillycat98 said:
He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi...
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Thanks, I overlooked that. On mine, I went in and set it to upload over cellular and wi-fi. I know a lot of people don't, so that's why I asked.

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He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi. Is the bootloader still locked on it? If not you can use adb from TWRP but if not I'm not sure there's anything you can do other than trying to find a replacement screen.
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No the bootloader is locked. It's a VZW Moto Z Play.

mattwheat said:
No the bootloader is locked. It's a VZW Moto Z Play.
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New screens about a hundred bucks us dollars, might be your only chance.

Have you tried signing into your son's Google account on a PC??, maybe they are in Google Photos and would be accessible on a PC if they are.

OP3 blank screen - need to access a file on there

Hello, I really hope somone can help with this problem - I know the obvious answer is to get the screen repaired but I cant afford it. I've tried looking at other posts as well but am not getting anywhere.
Last year the screen went on my OP3 after being dropped and the screen is now blank with quite a few cracks. The phone still works - all the buttons work and I think I've even managed to enter the PIN. I now need to retrieve a file from the phone.
The phone hasn't been rooted or modded in any way (it's as it came from the factory). When I plug it into my PC i can see the drivers folder and the 5 files in there, but nothing else.
I was hoping I could access the phone remotely but OTG was not enabled, though I did in the past enable developer options. I believe hope is not lost, as the phone can be put into fastboot (or something like that - I'm not terribly techy but can work things out) but without being able to see the screen..... I've looked ADB devices and there's nothing after "list of devices attached".
Is there any way of being able to do something? I've looked for screenshots to see if I can operate the phone blind, but can't find anything. I am patient and will keep trying until i get it or save the money for a repair, but I really need the file asap. The phone itself isn't important to me (I've replaced it since) - only the data on it.
Very grateful for any help anyone can offer.
edit: Wifi enabled solutions are not an option sadly as I've changed my ISP since so can't amend the settings on the phone (unless I get extremely lucky)

You're screwed, just buy another screen.
It will be easier to just lend a money.

Rwjk said:
Hello, I really hope somone can help with this problem - I know the obvious answer is to get the screen repaired but I cant afford it. I've tried looking at other posts as well but am not getting anywhere.
Last year the screen went on my OP3 after being dropped and the screen is now blank with quite a few cracks. The phone still works - all the buttons work and I think I've even managed to enter the PIN. I now need to retrieve a file from the phone.
The phone hasn't been rooted or modded in any way (it's as it came from the factory). When I plug it into my PC i can see the drivers folder and the 5 files in there, but nothing else.
I was hoping I could access the phone remotely but OTG was not enabled, though I did in the past enable developer options. I believe hope is not lost, as the phone can be put into fastboot (or something like that - I'm not terribly techy but can work things out) but without being able to see the screen..... I've looked ADB devices and there's nothing after "list of devices attached".
Is there any way of being able to do something? I've looked for screenshots to see if I can operate the phone blind, but can't find anything. I am patient and will keep trying until i get it or save the money for a repair, but I really need the file asap. The phone itself isn't important to me (I've replaced it since) - only the data on it.
Very grateful for any help anyone can offer.
edit: Wifi enabled solutions are not an option sadly as I've changed my ISP since so can't amend the settings on the phone (unless I get extremely lucky)
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Unless you enable 'USB Debugging' in Developer Options and install the required drivers, your phone will not be 'seen' by your PC. Without your phone being 'seen' by your PC, nothing can be done.