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[Q] Nexus 5, screen broken, need to access data, help?

Hi,
I broke the screen on my Nexus 5 while on a long holiday. I can still see about three quarters of the screen but the touch screen is basically busted, and as a result, I can't unlock the phone to get the data off. I backed up 90% of the photos via Dropbox but there is one week of photos I couldn't upload and there are also some really nice videos I'd like to get off.
Is there any way to sync to the file system without unlocking via the touchscreen? I don't think I have debugging disabled (I'm not particularly development savvy) so not sure what my options are...
I have a little time before I need to send the phone to LG for repair, so I'm willing to learn whatever I need to to salvage my phone. I think I saw a thread somewhere detailing how it's down for the nexus 4 but not sure if it's applicable to the 5 as well...
Thanks

The important question is your bootloader unlocked? If it is you have options
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jd1639 said:
The important question is your bootloader unlocked? If it is you have options
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I don't think it is as I didn't make any modifications to my phone, just used it with the standard features.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader now, with the screen being broken?

valueseeker77 said:
I don't think it is as I didn't make any modifications to my phone, just used it with the standard features.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader now, with the screen being broken?
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Unlocking the bootloader wipes data.
Plug a USB mouse and keyboard in.

rootSU said:
Unlocking the bootloader wipes data.
Plug a USB mouse and keyboard in.
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Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...

valueseeker77 said:
Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...
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You don't need any drivers.
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valueseeker77 said:
Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...
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By latest, I don't think they specifically mean the newest ROM for the nexus 5. Probably just mean 4 or 4.2+
As mentioned, no drivers needed. Just plug and play.
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rootSU said:
By latest, I don't think they specifically mean the newest ROM for the nexus 5. Probably just mean 4 or 4.2+
As mentioned, no drivers needed. Just plug and play.
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Perfect! Micro OTG USB ordered. Just one more question, why do I need a mouse and keyboard? Shouldn't a USB mouse be enough to enter the pin and navigate the menus?
Thanks so much for the help guys

valueseeker77 said:
Perfect! Micro OTG USB ordered. Just one more question, why do I need a mouse and keyboard? Shouldn't a USB mouse be enough to enter the pin and navigate the menus?
Thanks so much for the help guys
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Mouse may be enough.
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It worked! World Cup pics/videos salvaged, thanks everyone!

Is my phone beyond fixing?

Hello!
Is my Phone beyond fixing?
After flashing cyanogenmod, gapps and some random zip from internet (I know what a terrible mistake)
my phone(nexus 4) does not boot.
-My screen is black
-Volume down+power button is unresponsive.
-When plugged into the pc, the pc makes a sound as when you connect a usb.
-When writing ADB devices in "adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools" cmd. the list shows nothing.
I've been googling for hours, your help is very much appriciated.

basselusk said:
Hello!
Is my Phone beyond fixing?
After flashing cyanogenmod, gapps and some random zip from internet (I know what a terrible mistake)
my phone(nexus 4) does not boot.
-My screen is black
-Volume down+power button is unresponsive.
-When plugged into the pc, the pc makes a sound as when you connect a usb.
-When writing ADB devices in "adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools" cmd. the list shows nothing.
I've been googling for hours, your help is very much appriciated.
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So can you boot in recovery or download mode by any means
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droid_god said:
So can you boot in recovery or download mode by any means
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No.
Only sign of life is when I plug the phone into the computer, first the sound in the computer makes when the usb is connected.
Screen is dead and the charger light shows red for just a second

basselusk said:
No.
Only sign of life is when I plug the phone into the computer, first the sound in the computer makes when the usb is connected.
Screen is dead and the charger light shows red for just a second
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unfortunately, it sounds like its dead. can you post a link to this random file you flashed so we can see what damage it may have done?
put some paces or something obscure in the url so it will let you post it.

basselusk said:
No.
Only sign of life is when I plug the phone into the computer, first the sound in the computer makes when the usb is connected.
Screen is dead and the charger light shows red for just a second
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Hmm its beyond reparing at home.
Go to a service shop and get it done
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bweN diorD said:
unfortunately, it sounds like its dead. can you post a link to this random file you flashed so we can see what damage it may have done?
put some paces or something obscure in the url so it will let you post it.
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ddhttps://forums.oneplus.net/threads/fix-e-error-executing-updater-binary-in-zip.311160/ddd
Thank you very much for your answers. I really appriciate it. Lesson learned

basselusk said:
ddhttps://forums.oneplus.net/threads/fix-e-error-executing-updater-binary-in-zip.311160/ddd
Thank you very much for your answers. I really appriciate it. Lesson learned
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hmm, yea, flashing anything for another phone is a BIG no no.

Help bypass reset setup

I bought this phone and was wondering if I could get any help bypassing the factory reset gmail set up. I know we can't root these damn phones but does anyone know of anything else I could do? No, I don't have access to the old email and I don't know what it is.

Need an otg cable and a USB flashdrive with an app that opens settings. The app I can provide you and i can walk you through it but the cable you need. Only way we have been able to bypass customers phones that had to be reset
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What's the app?

It's an app I made that just opens settings when you install it. That way when you install the apk you are able to hit open to go to settings and rest from there to fix the activation lock
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Jacob11701 said:
It's an app I made that just opens settings when you install it. That way when you install the apk you are able to hit open to go to settings and rest from there to fix the activation lock
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I bought an otg cable. Mind sharing that app?
Some basic instructions would be nice as well. Thanks

Perdomo82 said:
I bought an otg cable. Mind sharing that app?
Some basic instructions would be nice as well. Thanks
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So the app I will try to post. The idea is that currently when a USB is plugged up to a Samsung with otg Samsung phones open a file browser for the USB. Having my app on the USB allows you to install and click open taking you to the menu to reset the phone normally. So put the app on the USB and install it when the file browser pops up. It's a simple app made with Tasker. So far it has been tested on a few note 5s and a s6 edge.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=09585165703537295747
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Jacob11701 said:
So the app I will try to post. The idea is that currently when a USB is plugged up to a Samsung with otg Samsung phones open a file browser for the USB. Having my app on the USB allows you to install and click open taking you to the menu to reset the phone normally. So put the app on the USB and install it when the file browser pops up. It's a simple app made with Tasker. So far it has been tested on a few note 5s and a s6 edge.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=09585165703537295747
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I seen something similar with an apk posted by root junkie. The only thing is that when I plug in the ogt driver, file manager doesn't open.
Any idea what I could in this case? I really wish we could just root these phones so I can just flash another OS. Would be so much easier.
Damn this knox system. lol

Are you using a USB flashdrive that doesn't require a lot of power from the phone to work? I didn't have one at the time so I used a micro SD card with a USB adapter
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Jacob11701 said:
Are you using a USB flashdrive that doesn't require a lot of power from the phone to work? I didn't have one at the time so I used a micro SD card with a USB adapter
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RBGYG74?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
That's the otg driver I bought.

Oh yea we sell those but I've never tested it. Idk if that one acts differently I used an otg cable for a normal usb
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Jacob11701 said:
Oh yea we sell those but I've never tested it. Idk if that one acts differently I used an otg cable for a normal usb
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By any chance do you have a link to that cable or mind providing me with the name?
Don't mind buying another one. I could actually use the otg driver anyways since my edge plus doesn't have sd cards anymore.

Perdomo82 said:
By any chance do you have a link to that cable or mind providing me with the name?
Don't mind buying another one. I could actually use the otg driver anyways since my edge plus doesn't have sd cards anymore.
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This is a picture of the exact cable I used. I didn't get it from this site but yea. http://m.miniinthebox.com/en/micro-...I7sHBNuPeXq7V7SZ9bW7wk1RY9xY-gAVecBoCyJfw_wcB
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Jacob11701 said:
This is a picture of the exact cable I used. I didn't get it from this site but yea. http://m.miniinthebox.com/en/micro-...I7sHBNuPeXq7V7SZ9bW7wk1RY9xY-gAVecBoCyJfw_wcB
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So do i just plug my otg driver to that cable or do i hook it up to a computer?

Supposed to plug the USB drive into the cable then the cable into the phone. But that drive you have is a little different
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Jacob11701 said:
Supposed to plug the USB drive into the cable then the cable into the phone. But that drive you have is a little different
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It's a dual driver. Has a port for computers and androids so I guess it'll work fine. Thank you for your help.

Perdomo82 said:
It's a dual driver. Has a port for computers and androids so I guess it'll work fine. Thank you for your help.
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Hope so GL
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need help with my vzw note 5
Jacob11701 said:
Hope so GL
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hey i was reading some of your forms and i had the same problem with my note 5 i tryed to dwnload the linked app was unable i was wondering if you can repost it or email me a link it would be very helpful ive try from rootjunkys but wen i pulg in my flash drive it lights up nothing opens on my phone though if you can help thanks

taydadon said:
hey i was reading some of your forms and i had the same problem with my note 5 i tryed to dwnload the linked app was unable i was wondering if you can repost it or email me a link it would be very helpful ive try from rootjunkys but wen i pulg in my flash drive it lights up nothing opens on my phone though if you can help thanks
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You've probably missed the boat. It doesn't work on recent updates

i found another video
works on latest version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJoiZkR9QEM
give it a try. worked 4 me on mine 08/1/16 bb pg5 verizon model

[Q] Windows can't recognize Nexus 5

Hi,
Purchased nexus 5 (refurb) and as the tittle states, my computer seems unable to recognize this device. I've switched the USB cable as well as test it with another device AND I made sure that the usb configuration is set to MTP,so I know it's the nexus itself. Weirdly, it does receive a charge. Any help would be appreciated as I am hoping to root this device.
Thanks guys

You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?

Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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C7SS said:
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/noob-friendly-instruction-ur-pc-t3345512
PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS WORKS

audit13 said:
You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?
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Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
C7SS said:
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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See OP
pranavmali said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/noob-friendly-instruction-ur-pc-t3345512
PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS WORKS
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Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway

Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.

fliparsenal said:
Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
See OP
Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway
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Yup!

audit13 said:
Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.
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I'm assuming it has to be damaged. I've tried three computers so far and all it's doing is charging the phone. I don't have an OTG cable on hand so it's hard to determine if it would work that way, but pretty much everything works out of the box except for this issue.
This is pretty annoying, I was looking forward to putting some custom ROM's after working with the s6edge sluggish Touchwiz software

Yup, sounds like th USB port is damaged and needs to be replaced.
When buying a replacement, make that the seller has good feedback. I saw a few posts where the replacement port had issues with the mic, charging, or data transfer.

Connecting to Macbook with Android File Transfer / no access to camera file

is there anybody who can help me? I connected the Pixel to my Macbook Pro and Android File Transfer window pops up as supposed to do.... i also can see the listed files - but if i try to open the camera file i do not have access as the Android File Transfer App says
f your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable.
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AFT works horridly on MacOS... Make sure you have the latest version of AFT on your MacOS... Then proceed with the steps you undertook, and get to the point where you see the filea in AFT. At this point, use the notification to set the USB mode to "MTP" manually. If this doesn't work, since you're trying to get pictures from the phone, also try PTP and using the Photos app on your MacBook Pro.
Good look.
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nednednerb said:
AFT works horridly on MacOS... Make sure you have the latest version of AFT on your MacOS... Then proceed with the steps you undertook, and get to the point where you see the filea in AFT. At this point, use the notification to set the USB mode to "MTP" manually. If this doesn't work, since you're trying to get pictures from the phone, also try PTP and using the Photos app on your MacBook Pro.
Good look.
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i tried - but nope....this does not work... as soon as i klick on the camera file in the list - the pop up appears and says no connection

matias0385 said:
i tried - but nope....this does not work... as soon as i klick on the camera file in the list - the pop up appears and says no connection
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Try the following:
Close AFT on MacOS, select PTP in notifications, and try opening Photos on MacBook Pro to use the Photos import tool.
Good luck.
I expext an uodate to AFT within the month, or at least hope for one!
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AFT is so flaky for me. I've got it to work now but I'm using the USB A to type C cables I bought for my 6P, they work better than the one that came with the Pixel, otherwise it does not work.

jawmail said:
AFT is so flaky for me. I've got it to work now but I'm using the USB A to type C cables I bought for my 6P, they work better than the one that came with the Pixel, otherwise it does not work.
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you can transfer files between macbook and pixel by using AFT ? and you think it only works if i do not use googles USB cable ????

I rely pretty heavily on AFT for transfering files between my Nexus phones and my Macbook Pro. My Pixel arrives Tuesday. When it does I'll give AFT a try right away with both the Pixel USB cable and the cable that came with my Nexus 6P and let you know what my results are.

sn0warmy said:
I rely pretty heavily on AFT for transfering files between my Nexus phones and my Macbook Pro. My Pixel arrives Tuesday. When it does I'll give AFT a try right away with both the Pixel USB cable and the cable that came with my Nexus 6P and let you know what my results are.
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any news ???

matias0385 said:
any news ???
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Sorry, been busy. Unfortunately, I tried both the 6P USB cable as well as the Pixel USB cable. Neither of them worked and AFT just froze. However, this is the first time I have tried using AFT since upgrading to MacOS. I honestly think the issue is solely with AFT/MacOS and not the Pixel/cable. Especially since I am able to do ADB/Fastboot commands with the Pixel using Terminal with no issues.

Any news on this topic? Anyone found a solution how to transfer files to macOS?

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Any news on this topic? Anyone found a solution how to transfer files to macOS?
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Yea blue tooth,File transfer protocol,VMware or Dropbox or similar to that nature or just don't do it. I gave up on aft long time ago. :good: