My screen and digitizer are broken on my S4. It is running the ME7 firmware (bought it that way), so I can't go back to MDK or apparently use any sideload stuff (such as CWM recovery).. At least, don't think so. I tried blindly doing it, but no luck.
I want to get app data off the phone (not just apks, but save data), was thinking adb, but when I boot into recovery, it shows unauthorized (on the PC that I rooted it with). When I plug in while it's booted, it never shows in the list of devices at all. Yes, I have the latest drivers from Samsung, yes, I have the latest adb, yes I have tried different cables. No, I cannot click or accept or navigate the phone at all through the touchscreen, nor even see what is displayed (broken!)
Is there any way to override this somehow and get access to the internal memory? I already copied everything that it shares by default through the file sharing mode (that still worked fine), but that doesn't give access to /data/data/ etc...
adb Summary:
- Recovery mode shows unauthorized. If I use the menu options (blindly), I can get it into sideload mode. I did something to get it into recovery status in adb, but I have no idea how I did that, and I wasn't able to get any data off in that mode either anyway.
- I can get it into Download mode, but flashing CWM didn't work (with heimdall), and adb shows nothing useful in that mode.
- Booted, it goes into the regular share files mode, but adb devices lists nothing.
Really hoping I won't have to either lose all my save data, or buy the docking station..
Thanks in advance!
Have exactly the same problem
Lander3 said:
My screen and digitizer are broken on my S4. It is running the ME7 firmware (bought it that way), so I can't go back to MDK or apparently use any sideload stuff (such as CWM recovery).. At least, don't think so. I tried blindly doing it, but no luck.
I want to get app data off the phone (not just apks, but save data), was thinking adb, but when I boot into recovery, it shows unauthorized (on the PC that I rooted it with). When I plug in while it's booted, it never shows in the list of devices at all. Yes, I have the latest drivers from Samsung, yes, I have the latest adb, yes I have tried different cables. No, I cannot click or accept or navigate the phone at all through the touchscreen, nor even see what is displayed (broken!)
Is there any way to override this somehow and get access to the internal memory? I already copied everything that it shares by default through the file sharing mode (that still worked fine), but that doesn't give access to /data/data/ etc...
adb Summary:
- Recovery mode shows unauthorized. If I use the menu options (blindly), I can get it into sideload mode. I did something to get it into recovery status in adb, but I have no idea how I did that, and I wasn't able to get any data off in that mode either anyway.
- I can get it into Download mode, but flashing CWM didn't work (with heimdall), and adb shows nothing useful in that mode.
- Booted, it goes into the regular share files mode, but adb devices lists nothing.
Really hoping I won't have to either lose all my save data, or buy the docking station..
Thanks in advance!
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Hi all,
I tried to back up my samsung galaxy ace and when accessing the playstore the device froze and upon a battery pull
started to get stuck on the samsung logo or a continual system reboot without ever making it into android. I tried a long battery pull, rebooted the system and wied the cache partition none of which worked.
I was hoping to get the text messages and contacts off the internal storage so these can be transferred to a new phone.
Since then I have downloaded the SDK kit for google and downloaded the ADB drivers and can access ADB from a command prompt window.
I am hoping to be able to use ADB to use the "pull" command to retrieve files from the internal storage but when using the ADB devices command the phone does not show up so doing anything with ADB is not an option.
When I put the phone in download mode windows recognised it with an exclamation mark. I downloaded Kies and then windows started associating it with a CDC driver (whatever that is) but I cannot force windows to see the ADB driver.
I have tried manually pointing it to the ADB driver stored within the SDK ...folders but it just won't see it.
Further, I downloaded Clockworkmod for the galaxy ace as I hoped that it would give me options to boot into nandroid and get the files that way. It said the upgrade of firmware worked but now unless I force download mode when starting up, the phone goes straight in to the reboot system now, apply update etc menu but then says"E:failed to mount /system (Invalid argument)" twice and that's it.
I do not have usb debug enabled.
So, help needed please all you kind people out there. How I make windows see the ADB drivers or get it to recognise the phone for ADB access or is there any other way I can get these files off, by installing CWM I've only played around with the boot software and not the actual OS so the data should still be there, am I right?
These texts messages are more than important , both they and the contacts are crucial.
This all happened when I was trying to back up the data and now I can't.
I don't need to spare the phone just the data, surely someone somewhere can get at it?
Thanks
mr_stupot said:
Hi all,
I tried to back up my samsung galaxy ace and when accessing the playstore the device froze and upon a battery pull
started to get stuck on the samsung logo or a continual system reboot without ever making it into android. I tried a long battery pull, rebooted the system and wied the cache partition none of which worked.
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When I put the phone in download mode windows recognised it with an exclamation mark. I downloaded Kies and then windows started associating it with a CDC driver (whatever that is) but I cannot force windows to see the ADB driver.
I have tried manually pointing it to the ADB driver stored within the SDK ...folders but it just won't see it.
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Sounds similar to what happened to me, although on my LG G4. The phone randomly froze and then from there only would bootloop the LG screen, never making it to the Verizon screen. It turned out that components came loose within the phone which caused the boot to fail, as it was a known G4 issue.
What happened with my phone is that my computer wouldn't recognize it as anything other than my processor, and I could only stay in Download mode for about 1 minute before power off. Recovery mode literally had no effect other than "power off".
Personally, I wasn't worried about my data, so I sent it off to be repaired, but while searching around I found this post (can't post links yet, sorry):
Code:
forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/general/lg-g4-stuck-bootloop-rma-solution-t3279690/post67131904#post67131904
This may be a way to get the data off, BUT ONLY IF you are suffering from the same issue. I'm sorry to say, but it is probably NOT the same issue, but seeing how no one has responded yet I figured I'd through you a lifeline. It's a possibility.
Best of luck to you though, and sorry I couldn't really answer the question.
Hi there,
My girlfriend managed to broke her phone's screen to a point which it stays black even if the phone is on.
The device is password protected, the password however is known, but no way to type it as the screen is broken. Device is NOT rooted, nor does it have a custom recovery installed and more importantly, it does NOT have ADB/USB Debugging enabled.
I read some stories that it could be possible though Download -mode, but I haven't tested it yet.
She needs the photos from the phone and they were not stored on the SD-card, but rather on the phone's internal storage for some reason.
Working with Windows.
What can be done in order for me to recover them?
Without ADB you ate out of luck. You will need it to pull the files even in download mode.
zelendel said:
Without ADB you ate out of luck. You will need it to pull the files even in download mode.
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So you're saying that it's not possible, by any method?
Please keep in mind that the device's buttons DO work so I should be able to get into recovery and/or download mode and flash the custom recovery so I can access the files.
Hi all,
I have in my possession a Galaxy S7 that is a "secured". Developer mode is restricted. No wifi. Can't install 3rd party apps. No Play store. Can't install APKs via the SD card, nor Android Studio.
Images of the phone is here: imgur.com/a/r7XLf
State of the phone is the following:
No adb, no access to wifi, I can use OTG cables to plugin in USB drives, Bluetooth devices work, and no developer options
Rebooting the device with volume down and power brings me into Odin Mode (see screenshot 1), not much happens, I just force restart it, and we're okay again.
(adb and fastboot does not detect the phone in this state).
Rebooting with Volume UP and power and home button, will bring me into a Custom TWRP with only Reboot and Wipe.
(adb and fastboot does not detect the phone in this state)
My goal is to be able to access the filesystem in some form to retrieve data on a device, or dual boot the system, then get access to the secured partition. If I can root the devices, that's better. I am allowed to break the phone open if needed.
Alternatively, if I can get adb installed or be able to use my computer's ADB to connect to the phone, and then run commands to do some backups of apps, that is probably the best thing I am looking for.
What are my options? I am okay with doing tasks that can brick the phone. This is purely an exercise to see if I can get into this secure phone.
Not sure if this is the proper place for this question; if not, please move. I picked up an Irulu Expro No. X9 Android tablet on eBay. It seems to work fine, except I can't get past the login screen. I tried many times the various key combinations to get it into recovery mode but none worked. Other suggestions had me putting it in debug mode first, but how to do that if you can't get logged in? I'm not concerned about saving any data, I would just like to be able to use it. I would appreciate any help to solve my problem. Thanx.
@jrockow
Have you ever tried to check whether the device is accessable by means of ADB?
Code:
adb devices
If it's accessable then you easily can remove the password lock. You do this by launching Android Settings via ADB as shown next:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell am start -a android.settings.SETTINGS
jwoegerbauer said:
@jrockow
Have you ever tried to check whether the device is accessable by means of ADB?
Code:
adb devices
If it's accessable then you easily can remove the password lock. You do this by launching Android Settings via ADB as shown next:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell am start -a android.settings.SETTINGS
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Thanx for your quick reply.
adb devices doesn't list anything.
I thought you needed to enable USB debugging for ADB to work?
Don't know how to do that if I can't log in.
jrockow said:
Thanx for your quick reply.
adb devices doesn't list anything.
I thought you needed to enable USB debugging for ADB to work?
Don't know how to do that if I can't log in.
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OK, so I'm somewhat of a rookie when it comes to ADB and FASTBOOT.
I'm not sure I have everything correct. I'm using an app called "Minimal ADB and Fastboot".
I have another tablet, same as the one I can't access, and I have turned on the developer options.
Even with that, I still can't see any devices when I run ADB.
FYI: When I look at devices in my PC it shows up as X9, which I believe is correct.
With my no password tablet, I can actually see all the directories of my Android on my PC.
If I try that with the other one don't see any directories.
jrockow said:
With my no password tablet, I can actually see all the directories of my Android on my PC.
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Android's USB in that case is set to MTP mode, not ADB mode. MTP operates at the file level. Your Android device doesn’t expose its entire storage device to Windows computer. Instead, when you connect a device to your computer, the computer queries the device and the device responds with a list of files and directories it offers.
When Andoid's USB is in ADB mode, device can completely get controlled from Windows computer.
jrockow said:
I'm using an app called "Minimal ADB and Fastboot".
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Serious Android device owners use the USB-driver ( AKA ADB ) as provided by device's OEM/Carrier.
jwoegerbauer said:
Android's USB in that case is set to MTP mode, not ADB mode. MTP operates at the file level. Your Android device doesn’t expose its entire storage device to Windows computer. Instead, when you connect a device to your computer, the computer queries the device and the device responds with a list of files and directories it offers.
When Andoid's USB is in ADB mode, device can completely get controlled from Windows computer.
Serious Android device owners use the USB-driver ( AKA ADB ) as provided by device's OEM/Carrier.
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I was incorrect in my earlier post, when I said I turned on the developer mode on my "good" tablet and I still couldn't access it thru ADB.
I found out I really didn't have it turned on, and when I did I was able to execute the ADB commands.
That gets me back to my earlier post about not being able to turn on the developer mode on my "bad" tablet if I can't log in.
I would think with all the guys working on this stuff someone has come up with a way to get around a lost password?
I remind you, I tried the power+volume sequence many times, many ways, so I need a different approach; if there is one?
Thanx.
@jrockow
Because the tablet can't connect with PC via ADB then wondering why you don't contact seller of the tablet? Unlock Screen Password always can be done with Google Account Android device initially was bound to.
jwoegerbauer said:
@jrockow
Because the tablet can't connect with PC via ADB then wondering why you don't contact seller of the tablet? Unlock Screen Password always can be done with Google Account Android device initially was bound to.
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I have already reached out to the seller. However, he knows nothing of the history of the tablet. He's just a guy who collects tons of electronics and sells them on eBay.
What really frustrates me is I can quite easily get my "good" tablet to enter recovery mode with the power+vol combination. I have tried many, many times to duplicate the same combo on the "bad" tablet and it just jumps over the recovery mode and boots to the logon screen.
Is it possible someone made some change to the tablet that won't allow it to go into recovery?
jrockow said:
I have already reached out to the seller. However, he knows nothing of the history of the tablet. He's just a guy who collects tons of electronics and sells them on eBay.
What really frustrates me is I can quite easily get my "good" tablet to enter recovery mode with the power+vol combination. I have tried many, many times to duplicate the same combo on the "bad" tablet and it just jumps over the recovery mode and boots to the logon screen.
Is it possible someone made some change to the tablet that won't allow it to go into recovery?
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So, I've come to the conclusion that what I'm asking for just can't be done.
Can't enter reset with any key combo I've tried; can't use ADB because debugging not on; can't go to Google because I don't know who owned the phone before me.
If this were a PC device, there are multiple apps available to get around a lost password. I've done it many times.
I was really hoping there would be some Android genius out there who could help.
What a shame to realize that a perfectly good working device might as well be thrown in the trash.
jrockow said:
So, I've come to the conclusion that what I'm asking for just can't be done.
Can't enter reset with any key combo I've tried; can't use ADB because debugging not on; can't go to Google because I don't know who owned the phone before me.
If this were a PC device, there are multiple apps available to get around a lost password. I've done it many times.
I was really hoping there would be some Android genius out there who could help.
What a shame to realize that a perfectly good working device might as well be thrown in the trash.
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If you know that the phone basically supports ADB, if the phone has a slot for external SD-card, if you can boot into Recovery Mode, if the Recovery Mode allows you to "apply update from sd-card" then you by means of an OTA can enable USB-debugging, then you can access the phone via ADB.
Currently I'm working on such an UPDATE.ZIP and will, if it's bug free, it publish here on XDA.
Personally don't own a phone what supports ADB: it's a HUAWEI Y7 2019. If you are willing to become a tester let me know it. I'll then PM you the link to the UPDATE.ZIP.
jwoegerbauer said:
If you know that the phone basically supports ADB, if the phone has a slot for external SD-card, if you can boot into Recovery Mode, if the Recovery Mode allows you to "apply update from sd-card" then you by means of an OTA can enable USB-debugging, then you can access the phone via ADB.
Currently I'm working on such an UPDATE.ZIP and will, if it's bug free, it publish here on XDA.
Personally don't own a phone what supports ADB: it's a HUAWEI Y7 2019. If you are willing to become a tester let me know it. I'll then PM you the link to the UPDATE.ZIP.
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If I could boot into Recovery Mode my problem would be solved.
Hello everyone.
I've got Samsung Galaxy s9+ and I forgot the pattern. I would like to unlock it without losing the data, what is important for me is the photos and videos. I've tried every method on youtube but unfortunately none is working. I bought several programs like Dr.Fone and 4ukey but they don't support this model. Is there anyway to unlock it without Factory Reset? I'm willing to pay for this.
Thank you
If you can get it into fastboot, you can copy the files to your pc using adb and some commands.
Look for a tutorial on this
PhotonIce said:
If you can get it into fastboot, you can copy the files to your pc using adb and some commands.
Look for a tutorial on this
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Thank you for your reply. is fastboot same as recovery mood? sorry but I'm so noob in tech
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
PhotonIce said:
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
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I'm speechless for your kind help. I'll try to do all these steps.
I tried to search for "android studio adb tools" but I can't find it's download link. Sorry, but can you please to share me download link for the zip file, I'll really appreciate that so much, then I'll follow your steps.
I took the phone to several phone shops but they couldn't do it. They just telling me they can factory reset which I can do it but I don't want to lose the photos and videos.
Once again, Thank you so much
Here's the link, (sorry, its called platform tools not adb tools, my bad).
Downloading Platform Tools…
Get the Platform Tools to discharge the ADB and fastboot commands that permit the users to perform several incredible benefits and unlock the system settings
magiskupdate.com
Try taking the phone to a data recovery shop, instead of some regular phone/repair shop.
pickasfu said:
Hello everyone.
I've got Samsung Galaxy s9+ and I forgot the pattern. I would like to unlock it without losing the data, what is important for me is the photos and videos. I've tried every method on youtube but unfortunately none is working. I bought several programs like Dr.Fone and 4ukey but they don't support this model. Is there anyway to unlock it without Factory Reset? I'm willing to pay for this.
Thank you
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Doesn't the S9+ have a fingerpritn reader though? Just use that to unlock it..
PhotonIce said:
Here's the link, (sorry, its called platform tools not adb tools, my bad).
Downloading Platform Tools…
Get the Platform Tools to discharge the ADB and fastboot commands that permit the users to perform several incredible benefits and unlock the system settings
magiskupdate.com
Try taking the phone to a data recovery shop, instead of some regular phone/repair shop.
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Thank you for your reply. I'll try this method and let's hope it will success, I'll keep you updated.
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There are several data recovery shops I contacted after your advice, but unfortunately they deal with laptops, external memory cards and hard drives.
PhotonIce said:
Doesn't the S9+ have a fingerpritn reader though? Just use that to unlock it..
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It does. But if device restarted you are forced to enter the pattern or the password and there will be no option for fingerprints.
PhotonIce said:
Get the android studio adb tools zip, unzip it. Install fastboot and normal drivers for your phone. Enter adb, plug in your phone using a data cable. Now, type adb devices. Boot your phone into recovery mode first, your device should show up. If it doesn't, then once in recovery mode, there should be an option to enter fastboot. Select that. If your device still won't appear, try entering download mode (I think download mode is the one you should try first).
Once your device appears in the adb command window, google the command for copying files using adb. Use this command to copy all the files to either an sd card inserted in the phone, or directly onto your pc (if possible).
If none of this is working out for you, and you are willing to pay, take it to a data recovery shop/centre. They should be able to extract the data from the device at a reasonable price.
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Hi,
I downloaded the platform tools and I unzipped it, I installed Samsung dex and the drivers for on the PC, when I plugin the cable I can see there is Galaxy S9+ driver but it's empty because the phone is locked. When I try to open adb.exe it's not doing anything. all the exe doesn't work except sqlite3.exe. Attached is the screen
Is it possible for you to help me via teamviewr? If it success I would pay you. Even if it's not success I'll pay you. I don't mind to pay upfront, Thank you for your help sir