An accidental fall or a fortuitous blow are enough to break the screen of our mobile. One of the worst fears a headache can give us is how to save the data we have on the phone without being able to interact with the screen. If the screen has been broken, we will wonder what we can do.
Is it possible to save our information without the screen? This is the question that we ask ourselves the most when the screen stops working and it is that it is the main element with which we manage our devices. It is possible and there are several ways to do thiswe are going to review what methods exist to save our information before buying a new mobile or repairing the screen.
To start, check that you can unlock it
First of all, we need to check if the mobile can be unlocked. Ideally, it wouldn’t have any blocking methods active, or if so, we can at least get to the home screen. It is essential to know how far one can go, because several of the data backup methods require that the mobile can be used.
In case you are unable to unlock it, you will still have a chance if we had enabled the “USB Debugging” option. Some programs require the terminal to have this setting enabled for optimal access
Touch may not work and USB debugging may not be enabled. Again there is a glimmer of hope and it is that we can connect a mouse or a keyboard to the USB port of the mobile, in this way we could activate it without problems.
The screen may not display anything and we cannot perform any action. One way around this problem is to connect the mobile to a TV to see the content of the screen and thus be able to act.
Save your information and files using a computer
Our Android phones can be mounted as a removable storage device. In this way we can save our files, photos, videos and more locallyas long as we can enable the MTP option.
To enable removable storage mode, connect a USB cable to the mobile port and the computer you are going to use. Then pull down the notification area and locate one that refers to the USB connection, several options will appear, tap “Transfer Files” or “File Transfer”.
Right after that, your computer will make a device connected sound and we will get the message that there is a new storage device. As if it were a USB key, find the drive and enter. inside the memory We will see the folders created by Android as well as others created by applications.
You can copy your data to the computer as you would with an external hard drive
Another way to save our data is use one of the apps provided by the manufacturers. Each brand has its own Software and these will allow us to make a backup copy of important items such as contacts, messages or media content.
The application that connects Windows and Android is very useful for connecting our devices and promotes productivity, but it can also help us when the mobile screen is not working. From this app, we can manage our photos and even save them on our personal computer.
Use unofficial programs and apps like AirDrop
A valid solution also for a mobile with a damaged screen is use data recovery programs. Some of them are useful and work well, although they often require payment or a subscription to use.
On the other hand, we can use applications similar to AirDrop, which are available for Android and allow us to transfer files between mobile phones and computers, among other devices. If you don’t have the app installed and touch doesn’t work, use the mouse or keyboard connection method to do so. In the event that the screen is not visible, it can be more complicated, although the ADB mode allows us to install applications from the computer.
In the event that the screen is not visible, we can install an application through ADB to control the mobile from the PC. By configuring it, we can see our computer screen and control the mobile without much difficulty. This method is very efficient because we can try other solutions if we get to this point.
The cloud is our friend: make backups
When we say that making a backup is an obligation for everyone, we are not mistaken. If our mobile screen is not working, a backup saves us major problems. The options that the cloud offers us are endless, for example, we can keep WhatsApp chats without too many complications.
This is something very important and we must take it into account, there are many ways to make backups on Android, but what is clear is that at some point we will appreciate it. Having a backup of your data and files in the cloud or locally is essential.
There are several options to save data from a mobile whose screen does not work, some will save us from disaster
We already know that it is possible to save our personal data from a mobile with a broken screen, difficulty will vary depending on the particular situation. With a broken touch or a black screen, it will be more difficult but never impossible.
If this is your case, you can try to repair the screen yourself. Even though the best option will be to go to your backup. Don’t forget to do it next time: you won’t regret it.
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