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[Q] touch screen is dead how turn usb storage?

my touch screen is dead is there anyway to enter usb storage mode I want to take my stuff from the phone

Monzer_ said:
my touch screen is dead is there anyway to enter usb storage mode I want to take my stuff from the phone
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if your phone is already Debugging enabled just plug it into your computer, then use the android sdk to do a adb pull on any files you want.
Or you may be able to use HDMI output to a monitor and have complete touch screen control. Connecting to a computer should give you file transfer capability

If usb debugging is enabled and you have a Windows pc, you can try another tool created by an xda member. Here's the link:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786393&__utma=248941774.1330363519.1404557474.1404557474.1404557474.1&__utmb=248941774.11.10.1404557474&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1404557474.1.1.utmscr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&utmk=122929928

Debug is not enabled

ok thanks all.

[Q] Accept RSA key for ADB with a broken screen - any ideas?

Hi All,
My GS3 has a broken screen, which displays nothing and accepts no touch input. It has an unlocked bootloader, rooted, and is running some version of CWR and a recent CM11 snapshot. The phone boots fine, is on my wifi, receives notifications, can accept Play Store app installs, etc. I figured, if I could connect over ADB, I could do a lot of neat things with the device (without replacing the screen). USB debugging is enabled, but the kicker is, I didn't "remember" my computer's RSA key, so I can't connect over ADB. I need to somehow bypass this.
Things I've thought of:
- If I could input a touch event/click, I could blindly click and hope I accepted the RSA key. With a mouse connected over USB OTG I could click, but the prompt disappears if the computer's USB cable is unplugged. I have a bluetooth mouse, but I've reflashed since the last time I paired it.
- I might be able to manually add the RSA key, by copying it from my computer and adding the line to /data/misc/adb/adb_keys. But then somehow I need to be able to write to /data. I think I might I be able to do that by booting into recovery and using adb to pull the file and push a modified one, but when I try (pull battery, hold volume up, home, power for several seconds) and connect it to my PC, nothing shows up when I run "adb devices".
- I've heard of flashing an "insecure boot image" that wouldn't ask for the RSA prompt. I wouldn't know where to start with that one and would need some hand-holding to get that done.
Does anyone have a suggestion?

Hi,
Try the second method, it should work.
i pulled the adb_keys from another phone that worked, same model.
then reboot into recovery twrp on the phone with broken screen and adb push the file to the location, reboot it and it worked.

Although this thread is really old, I came across the same problem. I used teamv*er to remote control my phone from the computer. My touch screen was non-responsive, but my lcd was still working...

I am in this same situation...
Verizon Note 3
Rooted
SafeStrap
Custom Rom (Jasmine I think)
A few days ago I broke my LCD (while in an otterbox and isn't the first time... GRRRRR.) So now I want to pull files and such from the phone using ADB or use the phone via USB with androidscreencast.jnlp (java applet) but I must have never accepted my RSA fingerprint prior to breaking the screen...
Anyone had any success bypassing the fingerprint or found another method to edit /data/misc/adb/adb_keys?
I can see the phonje via ADB...
[email protected]:~# adb devices
List of devices attached
63db4a57 unauthorized
...but with it being unauthorized I can't read/write...
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Data recovery on broken screen S6

Hello guys, a friend of mine and I are trying to recover data from his S6 that has a broken screen and digitizer. Phone is recognized by Windows PC, but can't interact with it, since it has no USB debugging enabled. Is there any way to pull data from it? Repair is not an option, as friend is looking for an upgrade (S8 most likely).
Obviously, when connected to PC phone probably prompts for a type of connection, but as the situation states - I can't select anything, since screen is dead.
Any help?

voolandis said:
Hello guys, a friend of mine and I are trying to recover data from his S6 that has a broken screen and digitizer. Phone is recognized by Windows PC, but can't interact with it, since it has no USB debugging enabled. Is there any way to pull data from it? Repair is not an option, as friend is looking for an upgrade (S8 most likely).
Obviously, when connected to PC phone probably prompts for a type of connection, but as the situation states - I can't select anything, since screen is dead.
Any help?
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Well using adb commands is out of the question as usb debugging is not enabled. You might get somewhere by connecting a usb mouse or keyboard via otg.

voolandis said:
Hello guys, a friend of mine and I are trying to recover data from his S6 that has a broken screen and digitizer. Phone is recognized by Windows PC, but can't interact with it, since it has no USB debugging enabled. Is there any way to pull data from it? Repair is not an option, as friend is looking for an upgrade (S8 most likely).
Obviously, when connected to PC phone probably prompts for a type of connection, but as the situation states - I can't select anything, since screen is dead.
Any help?
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Try rebooting your device into recovery, hook your phone upto your computer, and execute these commands in your terminal:
Code:
cd ~/.android && adb push adbkey.pub /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
adb reboot
Wait for a while to let it boot, and execute
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/
If you didn't have USB debugging turned on, you can execute these commands after connecting your phone in recovery to your PC:
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/
echo "persist.service.adb.enable=1" >> build.prop
echo "persist.service.debuggable=1" >> build.prop
echo "persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb" >> build.prop
adb reboot
hope it works

LukeHammer said:
hey, buddy, I had the same problem with you last month, but I solve, I got the help from this post (recover data from broken Samsung screen), now I hope that can help you.:highfive:
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Many thanks, but this thread is over a year and a half old.

voolandis said:
Many thanks, but this thread is over a year and a half old.
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But you keep the link.

heidisteen said:
https://youtu.be/dnpTiYnp2A8
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Does this helpful with my broken S5 ACTIVE?

Maxell Maxtab tablet wipe data problem

Hi!
Help me please, beause i can't unlock my tablet. I forgot the password, but it's the smallest problem. I go to "Android system recovery<3e>" mode, but in there i can't choose the "wipe data/factory reset" option because the tablet don't have volume button, just a power and a home button. I tried select this option with an OTG cabel+keyboard, but nothing happends.
Do you have any idea?
Thanks.
-Sorry for my english-

there are couple of videos on youtube showing how to reset a device without volume button

ineedroot69 said:
there are couple of videos on youtube showing how to reset a device without volume button
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that' true, but my problem is not only the missing volume button. The OTG cabel + keyboard combination neither working.

@bentudlik
If you can establish an ADB connection - requires USB debugging got enabled on the phone - there is NO need to use the in-built recovery menu to wipe phone's user-data / do a factory-reset: this all can be done by means of ADB, too. But would require you've some knowledge about ADB and know how use its commands properly.

jwoegerbauer said:
@bentudlik
If you can establish an ADB connection - requires USB debugging got enabled on the phone - there is NO need to use the in-built recovery menu to wipe phone's user-data / do a factory-reset: this all can be done by means of ADB, too. But would require you've some knowledge about ADB and know how use its commands properly.
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would be terrible if you do erase command on /userdata and can't recreate it i experience that and its stuck on boot logo not bootloop

jwoegerbauer said:
@bentudlik
If you can establish an ADB connection - requires USB debugging got enabled on the phone - there is NO need to use the in-built recovery menu to wipe phone's user-data / do a factory-reset: this all can be done by means of ADB, too. But would require you've some knowledge about ADB and know how use its commands properly.
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Do you have any idea, how to enable USB debugging while my tablet is locked? Because now my laptop can't recognize this device.
I know ADB should be a right method, but firt i have to connect the tablet to laptop somehow.

bentudlik said:
Do you have any idea, how to enable USB debugging while my tablet is locked? Because now my laptop can't recognize this device.
I know ADB should be a right method, but firt i have to connect the tablet to laptop somehow.
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Enabling USB Debug on an Android phone always should be the 1st action an user should do when he/she puts a phone into operation. On Android-side ADB gets started when Android boots up. So by means of ADB you would be able to bypass / remove FRP-lock etc,pp.

jwoegerbauer said:
Enabling USB Debug on an Android phone always should be the 1st action an user should do when he/she puts a phone into operation.
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That's true. It's not my device, i just try the solve the problem. I thought it could be fixed with simple solutions., but my steps not work ...

Pixel 6 Pro full backup to different phone

So I had a pixel 6 pro and unfortunately my wife got mad and threw it against the wall a few times, causing the frame to bend and entire back glass to shatter. The front LCD didn't break, but glue came apart and it separated from the frame.
I had all my 2fa accounts on there, as well as very valuable data that I need to recover.
The phone still powers on, but there's nothing visible on the screen. A local repair shop advised we start by replacing the screen and then work on transferring everything out.
I have a replacement pixel 4a and want to be prepared for when my phone comes back online.
What's the best way to backup my 6 pro and restore on the 4a?
I need everything copied as a whole image, and restored on the 4a. I want to be able to boot up my 4a, open my authenticator app, and have all my accounts listed there.
Someone please tell me this is possible, and if so, please post instructions.
Thank you in advance.

I doubt 1:1 image cloning is possible because encryption is hardware-backed and therefore device-unique. it's not even possible to restore backup on origin device after factory reset since android apps can use keystore in TEE.
side note: you could connect HDMI multiport usb-c otg adapter to TV and mouse so you have access to phone at least

aIecxs said:
I doubt 1:1 image cloning is possible because encryption is hardware-backed and therefore device-unique. it's not even possible to restore backup on origin device after factory reset since android apps can use keystore in TEE.
side note: you could connect HDMI multiport usb-c otg adapter to TV and mouse so you have access to phone at least
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The HDMI multiport didn't work. Nothing was displayed. I don't know if it's because my phone is badly damaged, or if the pixel 6 doesn't support HDMI out over USB C
I tried this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081VBSNRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_5NF5RPBKZ97YW4KFW9AX
What are my other options?

the best option would be previously unlocked bootloader, so you can have full access. but you did not unlock bootloader so this is no option for you, because unlocking will factory reset device.
HDMI might require some setting or app installed on device. apps can installed remotely from PC google play with proper google play account. not sure how to start an app though, but guess app can autostart.
at least usb keyboard is working, you could try to navigate blind and enable usb-debugging, this would allow you to use scrcpy. maybe connect headphones or use talkback to get some kind of audio feedback.
of course both methods requires some information from another identical device and need to tested on fully functional pixel 6 pro before..

some (not) useful apps
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/i-broke-my-screen-and-digitizer.4436261/#post-86791963
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/broke-the-display-of-my-phone.4424413/#post-86676229
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...asily-manage-multiple-android-devices.2707556

Anyone else have suggestions?

AcuraKidd said:
Anyone else have suggestions?
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This is not a full backup, but it might help you interactively recover some items without replacing the broken screen. Also, assuming this is something you're still looking to solve...
If you have adb debugging enabled, you can try to use https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy to interact with your phone over USB from a computer.
If you do not have adb debugging enabled, you can try to enable it via Recovery Mode. The steps to enable Recovery Mode below are from https://www.tenorshare.com/android/how-to-enable-usb-debugging-on-android-with-black-screen.html (I have not tried these steps).
Less:
To enable ADB without a screen:
1. Download the ADB toolkit for your computer and extract its contents to a folder.
ADB toolkit can be found at https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
ADB requires you have USB debugging enabled on your phone.
Since your phone has a black screen, reboot your phone into recovery mode to accomplish this.
Press the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time to enter recovery mode.
2. Connect your phone to your computer, open a Command Prompt window in the ADB folder, and type the following command.
adb devices
3. You should see your device listed there.
Run the following commands one by one.
adb shell
mount data
mount system
4. Use the following command to pull the persist.sys.usb.config file from your phone to the PC.
adb pull /data/property/persist.sys.usb.config C:\Users\[your-username]\Desktop\
5. Access the persist.sys.usb.config file on your computer with a text editor and edit it to mtp,adb.
6. Run the following command to send the file back to your device.
adb push "C:\Users\[your-username]\Desktop/persist.sys.usb.config" /data/property
7. Download the build.prop file from your phone by using this command.
adb pull /system/build.prop C:\Users\[your-username]\Desktop\
8. Launch the build.prop file in a text editor like NotePad++ on your computer, and add the following code to it.
persist.service.adb.enable=1
persist.service.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
9. Save the file and transfer the file back to your device using this command.
adb push "C:\Users\[your-username]\Desktop/build.prop" /system/
10. Reboot your device using the following command.
adb reboot
11. You are all set. Your phone will boot up with USB debugging enabled.