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.
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Thanks for taking the time to read this. My brother is a military guy, redeployed, and he gave me his droid 2 since he wont need it for a year. I am considering switching over from my droid one which brings us to my question.
I would like to demo this phone out with all his apps and games(ex not hard resetting it) before I commit to losing my upgrade reward with verizon.
He has a screen lock on his phone(which I assume is the standard one) Ive tried all his usual passwords, with no avail. He didnt have usb debugging enabled, which Im not sure would help. So whenever I usb up nothing happens other than it showing "usb connected" on the phone.
It has no service, I cant enable wifi, I cant access it via usb (maybe). How do I access this phone?
Im running Karmic, xp, and 7.
Who has some ideas?
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
Hi Guys,
Basically recovering from a broken Ankle, so decided I would fall on it and destory my phone in the process. At the moment I do not have enough money to buy a new screen, if I did this wouldn't be an issue. I need urgently to get access to remotely screen cast the device OR get my text messages backed up as I need some of the numbers ASAP!
The phone is rooted I believe it has the OMEGA rom installed. I cant see anything apart from a couple of lines on the screen and the digitizer isnt properly working so I cant unlock it on lucky guesses!
I have tried to get screen cast to work, got up to the point of restarting the adb as it kept saying offline, now it says unauthorised. So i am pooped with ideas!?! I dont know what my options are now, I can still get into download mode, not sure about the recovery menu as I cant see anything.
Does anyone at all have any ideas? I am ripping my hair out haha! I need this information because the person I am trying to contact owes me enough money to get the screen fixed however I cant get his number, not even through my gmail because for some reason non of my contacts are now synced?!
I may have a possible backup from mybackup or something if it is possible to restore that to the computer? I think some of my contacts and text messages are stored with my samsung account however I cant download that from the website..
Samsung Kies is no good either, as cant connect to that.
I think that is as much info as I can post, if you need anymore to help please let me know. (I will be back online in a few hours, need to calm down and have something to eat!)
Thanks in advance but I understand if nothing can be done, unfortunately due to lack of work and the debt left from the ex, I now have a problem. And I cant claim on insurance as it is rooted.
The reason ADB is saying unauthorized is that there is a warning pop-up on the screen when a computer connects. If you reboot into recovery you might be able to circumvent this.
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do you know anyone with an HDMI adapter? you could get a display that way and find a method of your choosing to backup anything you need.
Edit: If you just need numbers try checking your online account with your service provider, you may be able to get some of the numbers that way through recent calls.
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The reason ADB is saying unauthorized is that there is a warning pop-up on the screen when a computer connects. If you reboot into recovery you might be able to circumvent this.
Sent from my T-Mobile Galaxy S4
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Sorry about the late replies guys, had to go away for a few days look after fam member.
I know this, but I cannot authorize it because the screen is broken. What ways do you know of recovering through the Recovery? Download mode can get into, recovery I cant do much from? Without seeing it.
Magicantian said:
do you know anyone with an HDMI adapter? you could get a display that way and find a method of your choosing to backup anything you need.
Edit: If you just need numbers try checking your online account with your service provider, you may be able to get some of the numbers that way through recent calls.
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Hmm, A HDMI adapter would that require any settings changed on the phone to enable it, or is that just a plug and play device? Online accounts currently don't have anything stored because sync messed up.
Mods: Can I get this moved to the normal GT-I9505 section Q&A as didn't realise this was T-Mobile and it's unlocked
PSPNikos said:
Sorry about the late replies guys, had to go away for a few days look after fam member.
I know this, but I cannot authorize it because the screen is broken. What ways do you know of recovering through the Recovery? Download mode can get into, recovery I cant do much from? Without seeing it.
Hmm, A HDMI adapter would that require any settings changed on the phone to enable it, or is that just a plug and play device? Online accounts currently don't have anything stored because sync messed up.
Mods: Can I get this moved to the normal GT-I9505 section Q&A as didn't realise this was T-Mobile and it's unlocked
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Recovery should work to get adb working. Then you can pull the mmssms.db file along with it's counterparts and retrieve all your messages that way.
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Help! I have been quite desperate for some time. My Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi 32 gb crashed one day and since it never went much further than the Google logo screen. I can access bootloader, but all 4 actions lead to nothing else. I can't even get that "No command". I don't even care about my files. I just want to be able to use it. I tried using toolkit and that WugFresh thingy - didn't do anything. I have driver installed and it seems to recognize my device, but as soon as I try to unlock my device, a screen appears on my nexus asking weather I really want to do that and it will erase my data and so on... So I press Yes and it stays there. Toolkit doesn't do anything new too. I have been waiting for several minutes, but it doesn't work. Can anybody help me? What could be the problem? I don't want to even bother Asus or Google as they will end up throwing myself between them. This tablet was amazing... and then it broke. Is there anything else I can do or try? I know the problem is not in the USB connection so don't even offer me that option! Have tried several ports and even bought a new cable. I am also in denial that it could be related to hardware. It worked alright and then it crashed. Can't remeber details as it was a few months ago. I haven't dropped it or harmed in any other way. :angel:
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.
Stand by
Good luck
Norru said:
Help! I have been quite desperate for some time. My Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi 32 gb crashed one day and since it never went much further than the Google logo screen. I can access bootloader, but all 4 actions lead to nothing else. I can't even get that "No command". I don't even care about my files. I just want to be able to use it. I tried using toolkit and that WugFresh thingy - didn't do anything. I have driver installed and it seems to recognize my device, but as soon as I try to unlock my device, a screen appears on my nexus asking weather I really want to do that and it will erase my data and so on... So I press Yes and it stays there. Toolkit doesn't do anything new too. I have been waiting for several minutes, but it doesn't work. Can anybody help me? What could be the problem? I don't want to even bother Asus or Google as they will end up throwing myself between them. This tablet was amazing... and then it broke. Is there anything else I can do or try? I know the problem is not in the USB connection so don't even offer me that option! Have tried several ports and even bought a new cable. I am also in denial that it could be related to hardware. It worked alright and then it crashed. Can't remeber details as it was a few months ago. I haven't dropped it or harmed in any other way. :angel:
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If you can access the bootloader, try flashing a system.img in fastboot. If that doesn't work, then I suspect you have a hardware issue. Did you buy it from Google Play? Is it still under warranty? If so, call Google. They have amazing customer service.
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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