Okay, so the age old problem where you drop your device and the screen wont work anymore has happened to me.
The device still turns on and functions, but all I can see is a black screen.
I have USB debugging etc turned on and titanium backup will run at and backup everything one of these days based on the schedule, but what I was wondering is there any way for me to emulate the screen onto my laptop?
I had heard there is, how ever my device has a pattern lock, that I can't input given the touchscreen doesnt work.
I was hoping someone here may have some ideas?
I can install apps through the google play store - the wireless is on and connected and can reset the device etc, how ever anything beyond that I'm unsure of. As I said, if anyone knows of something so I can make sure I retrieve all my data off my phone, that would be amazing.
The phone is a samsung galaxy s3 running temasek's UNOFFICIAL CM11 BUILD v 161.1.
Thanks in advance XDA
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[Tool][Windows] Control a device with a broken screen. Now with touchscreen support!!
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Thanks I'll try this and let you know how it goes.
No response in two days, thread closed, thanks.
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Hello, I own an Acer E210 and the screen has stopped working. I recently reset the phone not realising that I would have to touch the Android to continue and now I can't because the touch won't work. Would like if you guys could help me out with this. I don't mind doing anything with the phone which makes it work. Rooting and everything is alright. But the again I don't have an account to download anything from Google play because I reset my phone.
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Ankur
Ankur2893 said:
Hello, I own an Acer E210 and the screen has stopped working. I recently reset the phone not realising that I would have to touch the Android to continue and now I can't because the touch won't work. Would like if you guys could help me out with this. I don't mind doing anything with the phone which makes it work. Rooting and everything is alright. But the again I don't have an account to download anything from Google play because I reset my phone.
Thanks
Ankur
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I'd suggest enabling adb debugging if possible and hooking up a screen-casting program of some sort, which would let you use your computer's mouse to simulate touching the screen. or if you have access to a USB on-the-go cable, that would be even easier. if you're not sure what that is, just type "USB on-the-go cable" into google search.
Hope that helps, best of luck.
Today I decided to root my US Cellular Galaxy S6. I followed the instructions from a link I will comment (new users cannot post links, XDA Forum policy). It all seemed to be going smoothly and my device began to boot. However, as I password encrypted my device not long ago, I had to enter my password to access my device. The problem is now, when booting, it gets to the point where I have to enter my password, but its like the touchscreen does not work. All the actual buttons work, but I cannot use the touchscreen to type in my password. Please Help!
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Today I decided to root my US Cellular Galaxy S6. I followed the instructions from a link I will comment (new users cannot post links, XDA Forum policy). It all seemed to be going smoothly and my device began to boot. However, as I password encrypted my device not long ago, I had to enter my password to access my device. The problem is now, when booting, it gets to the point where I have to enter my password, but its like the touchscreen does not work. All the actual buttons work, but I cannot use the touchscreen to type in my password. Please Help!
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Maybe a physical keyboard will help you enter the password. Can't think of anything else at this moment
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Maybe a physical keyboard will help you enter the password. Can't think of anything else at this moment
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Thank you for that idea. Where could I get a physical keyboard? Would I be able to use it for the first time on a phone that is essentially useless otherwise?
floydofrosedale said:
Thank you for that idea. Where could I get a physical keyboard? Would I be able to use it for the first time on a phone that is essentially useless otherwise?
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You can use an OTG cable. Connect it to your phone and a USB keyboard. You can find both the cable, and the keyboard at any electronics store. But I'm not sure if you're phone will recognize the keyboard as it is not fully booted. Just hope for the best. Good luck
Hi!, I have a RAZR D3 (XT919). It ships with Android 4.1.2, but I upgraded it to 4.4.2. A few days ago, I dropped it, and the screen shattered, the screen itself it's not broken, I mean, it displays what it needs to, but half of the screen lost the "touch" capabilities, meaning that I can't input my unlock pattern. I've tried everything in order to be able to unlock it (do not ask why I need it to be unlocked, I just NEED it unlocked), I tried through ADB, but, USB debugging is not enabeld (it actually IS enabled, but I can't confirm the debugging access to my pc because it does not show up the window that asks for confirmation, and, even if it did, I would not be able to tap it not because of the broken screen, because I think the touch part that is still working is in range, but because it would not let me tap it in the unlock screen), I tried through flashing a zip file (actually, lot's of them) that in theory disabled the pattern... yet, no luck (I'm aware that I may needed to input a random pattern, it didn't worked), I tried a file manager made for recovery mode, didn't worked either. So, in short terms, I tried tons of things to unlock the damn phone (factory reset is not an option) and nothing works. I just don't know what to do, I will be buying a new one, of course, but I need it unlocked right now. Oh, I also tried with a USB-OTG cable with either the pc keyboard and mouse, the device simply does not support it. So... yeah, I'm pretty much screwed. Don't be afraid to post any complicated solution, just keep in mind, to make it as clear as possible, thanks for caring and I hope somebody would be able to help me!
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Hi!, I have a RAZR D3 (XT919). It ships with Android 4.1.2, but I upgraded it to 4.4.2. A few days ago, I dropped it, and the screen shattered, the screen itself it's not broken, I mean, it displays what it needs to, but half of the screen lost the "touch" capabilities, meaning that I can't input my unlock pattern. I've tried everything in order to be able to unlock it (do not ask why I need it to be unlocked, I just NEED it unlocked), I tried through ADB, but, USB debugging is not enabeld (it actually IS enabled, but I can't confirm the debugging access to my pc because it does not show up the window that asks for confirmation, and, even if it did, I would not be able to tap it not because of the broken screen, because I think the touch part that is still working is in range, but because it would not let me tap it in the unlock screen), I tried through flashing a zip file (actually, lot's of them) that in theory disabled the pattern... yet, no luck (I'm aware that I may needed to input a random pattern, it didn't worked), I tried a file manager made for recovery mode, didn't worked either. So, in short terms, I tried tons of things to unlock the damn phone (factory reset is not an option) and nothing works. I just don't know what to do, I will be buying a new one, of course, but I need it unlocked right now. Oh, I also tried with a USB-OTG cable with either the pc keyboard and mouse, the device simply does not support it. So... yeah, I'm pretty much screwed. Don't be afraid to post any complicated solution, just keep in mind, to make it as clear as possible, thanks for caring and I hope somebody would be able to help me!
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Hi Everyone, I am in serious problem and require help.
I have OPO and recently it got washed off in rain. Right now there is no display its completely black but gestures are working. I gave it to the service centre but they said that nothing could happen as it may brick the phone as water has entered into motherboard.
I want help to recover some few photos from it as they are of utmost important.. My phone is locked with a scrambled pin lock. If you have any solution to it, please share.
Thank you in Advance
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Hook your phone to computer and let connection be for transferring files.
Then use computer file manager to find your files. Easy.
All you need to do is remember your swipe, then after unlocking swipe down from top for change notification of where to tap to change the connection type.
Prolly find photos of everything online.
Also, you can run adb commands to pull files from your device.
Look how helpful google is:
https://android.stackexchange.com/q...ndroid-if-forgotten-pattern-for-screen-unlock
nishantturekar said:
Hi Everyone, I am in serious problem and require help.
I have OPO and recently it got washed off in rain. Right now there is no display its completely black but gestures are working. I gave it to the service centre but they said that nothing could happen as it may brick the phone as water has entered into motherboard.
I want help to recover some few photos from it as they are of utmost important.. My phone is locked with a scrambled pin lock. If you have any solution to it, please share.
Thank you in Advance
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The simplest method is to connect one plus one from twrp and transfer all the data
Hi,
After my S6 dropped flat on the floor it's screen went gradually violet and then black. Now I'm left with working digitzier but I can't see nothing. In order to access my phone I'd like to connect keyboard via OTG and access developers settings and then enable debugging so eventually I could connect S6 with my PC via Vysor app. Would someone try to do it on their phone and then post the keys combination here, please? It'd be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
szaka1a said:
Hi,
After my S6 dropped flat on the floor it's screen went gradually violet and then black. Now I'm left with working digitzier but I can't see nothing. In order to access my phone I'd like to connect keyboard via OTG and access developers settings and then enable debugging so eventually I could connect S6 with my PC via Vysor app. Would someone try to do it on their phone and then post the keys combination here, please? It'd be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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if this doesnt pan out, try a MHL adapter. also, knowing what version of android you were on before the screen went ka-put would help for the key combos
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if this doesnt pan out, try a MHL adapter. also, knowing what version of android you were on before the screen went ka-put would help for the key combos
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I'm pretty sure that you cannot use MHL with S6. The version was 7.0 I think.
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I'm pretty sure that you cannot use MHL with S6. The version was 7.0 I think.
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ok, sorry. i wasnt sure if it would work or not, just wanted to throw it out there
Problem solved. I decided to share the solution in case someone has a similar problem. Long story short: take screenshots with the key combination specific to your phone and view them on your PC so you know the approximate position where to tap on your screen to select some option. I found that one comment the other day, posted under one of the videos on how to control a phone with a broken screen. Since I'm a new user here I cannot share the external link to the video.
The author of the comment was Adam Cepnik so all credits go to him for this simple, yet genius solution. Here's the comment:
"If your screen is black, but you can control the phone by touchscreen, connect the phone to your PC. Then try to unlock your phone (it will take a few tries, but it is possible). This should unlock your phone's internal storage so it should be visible from the PC. Then find out how to make a screenshot. The screenshots can be found somewhere in the internal storage via PC. Then you can see a picture of the phone's screen and attempt to control the phone according to the screenshots (take them everytime you touch something). It is slow, but it can help you to enable the debugging even with black screen."
Hope someone will find it helpful in any way.