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GUIDE: Data Recovery with a Broken Screen/Digitizer

This weekend I made the unfortunate mistake of breaking the glass on my Nexus 4 - the LCD worked fine but I couldnt tap or type anything. This posed a problem to get some of my data off the phone prior to wiping it. Eventually I found a way to control the phone using adb and an app called mymobiler so I wanted to write a guide in hopes this may ease the pain for someone in the future.
Step 1: Gain root access to your Nexus. You will need to install adb and run adb shell. If you can run adb shell successfully you are ready to go. There are plenty of guides about how to do this so I wont repeat the process here.
Step 2 (Optional): In my case I had recently reimaged my PC and so it was no longer an authorized device. When running adb shell I got the popup on my screen to authorize my PC, but of course I couldn't click "Accept". So I had to find a workaround:
2a: First you need your adbpub.key file. It should be in %HOMEPATH%/.android on Windows. You might need to run adb once to generate the file.
2b: Reboot into recovery. I used Clock Work Mod (non-touchscreen) 6.0.4.7. The non-touchscreen version is important because you need to use your volume keys and power button to navigate around CWM. Source: CWM
2c: Make sure you use the Google ADB drivers - I found them here: XDA-Dev's drivers
2d: In CWM, Go to mounts and mount /data
2e: Now on your PC connect your USB cable. Run these commands:
Code:
adb push adbkey.pub adbkey.pub
adb shell
cat adbkey.pub >> /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
2f: In CWM, go back to Mounts and Unmount /data
2g: Run adb reboot or reboot in CWM to go back to the Android OS.
2h: Now once its back in the OS, you should be able to run adb shell and your PC will already be authorized!
Step 3: Go to apk downloader (http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader) and get the MyMobiler apk
Step 4: Run "adb install com.mymobiler.android.apk"
Step 5: Now you'll have to have fun hunting and pecking around with adb shell input touchscreen tap <x> <y> commands. The x and y are coordinates starting at the top left. So on the Nexus 4 the screen res is 768x1280. The top left corner is 0, 0 - the bottom right is 768, 1280. The center of the screen is 384, 640. There is also a whole list of keys that can be pressed with the adb shell input keyevent <code>, a list of codes is here: ADB KEYs. You will need to peck around to get the MyMobiler app started up.
Step 6: Install and run the MyMobiler PC client available on their website (http://www.mymobiler.com)
Step 7: MyMobiler needs you to set the options>display>other on the Android, you will probably get a black screen if you dont set this (I did). Again you will have to play around with simulating the taps using the above info.
Step 8: Once MyMobiler is working right, you can use your PC keyboard and mouse to control your screen, backup your important stuff, and wipe your data before putting it up on eBay (or in the trashcan).
Hope this helps someone stuck in this precarious position.

edit:
not sure but on my second attempt I got this to work. thank you quite very much!
To save anyone else a big of time. If youre on a mac open finder
Click in the text box with the magnifying glass > command-shift-g > type ".android" into the prompt and your adbkey file will be stored within that folder

Not getting past step 1
Could you please recommend a guide to run the adb shell? I have installed it (and fastboot) but the phone is never found by adb devices. I have tried many different guides but none of them gets to identify the phone..
Thank you.

Is to possible to get past Step 1 with a broken touch screen?
Over at Stack Exchange (link was censored) a user is saying that a USB debugging feature must be activated in the phone itself before setting up the connection through adb. Naturally this can not be done with a broken touch screen.
You should really detail how did you achieve this in Step 1; otherwise it is not possible to follow the reminder of the guide.
Thank you.

Note 4 Spell Checker not Working

Hi All,
I have Note 4 AT&T vwrsion and i am currently using beta version of MM.
When i jumoed to MM the spell check was working but after a while it just stoped working and i am trying to turn it back on but no luck so far.
I have found this article explaning the steps to turn on the "Auto Spell Check" but unfortunatily this button do not exist in my phone. http://inside-galaxy.blogspot.com/2016/03/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-how-to-enable_22.html?m=1
Can any one plz help, Thanks in advance.
P.S: i tried at&t thread, no one seams to reply there
Attached is screenshot of my keyboard settings.

Got it fixed via adb command.
- turn on developer options
- turn on usb debugging
- on your PC downlolad and install minimal adb and fastboot ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317790 )
- connect your device via usb to your PC, wait 2 minutes until adb drivers have been installed
- run the installed adb link in your start menu, a cmd window opens op
- enter: adb shell
- enter: settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 1
- close cmd, disconnect phone, spell checking is enabled

Nexus 7 2012 bricked, adb/fastboot connection ok but unauthorized. Can You help?

Hi.
I have a nexus 7 2012 edition which turns on with The Google written logo and under the screen with a padlock. After that it will be in bootloop with a black screen ( I can see the backlight turning on/off). This is also if pressing the power+volume down combination. Seems bootloader is corrupted. Anyway I installed everything on pc plus I'm using the WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and here are some examples which show what errors I'm encountering when trying to flash stock firmware .
Log:
Checking ADB/FASTBOOT Connectivity
adb devices
015d4a5ed8500c01 unauthorized
fastboot devices
There is also a notification popup which tells me:
"An ADB Interface device was found but it was listed as "unauthorized"
-Accept the RSA security prompt and check "Always allow from this computer"
At this point I don't know what to do, can you help me?

Same issue - following
I have the same issue now after trying to flash a kernel to fix the slow charging issue. Following this post for any update.

Sunil_511 said:
I have the same issue now after trying to flash a kernel to fix the slow charging issue. Following this post for any update.
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Hi, Sunil_511...
Bit speculative this, and I can't say for certain if the following solution would work, because I've never had this problem myself. It also requires that your Nexus 7 be in a fully bootable state.
Go to your Nexus 7 Developer Options in the devices settings and tap on 'Revoke USB debugging authorisations'. Tap on OK to confirm. See attached screenshot.
This, theoretically, should wipe the slate clean.
Reboot both your N7 and your PC/laptop and when you next reconnect your N7 to your PC/laptop, you'll be asked to authorise this new USB connection when you perform some action that requires it.
Well, that's the plan anyway.
Good luck?.
Rgrds,
Ged.

Nope, in my case my tab is not booting to recovery or system. The only option is adb and it is showing unauthorized. My last option what i think off is to change the motherboard.

Following
I have the same error and like to follow

Sunil_511 said:
I have the same error and like to follow
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Google search is your friend. I found the following two methods which seems to have worked for some people.
1. If you are using OS X*:
Reboot your phone into recovery mode.
Connect it to your computer.
Open the terminal and type:
cd ~/.android
adb push adbkey.pub /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
All done! Just adb shell reboot and feel the power!
*For Windows 10, .android directory is located in your the base of your C:\User\user_name directory.
2. Go to where you have stored adb files, open that folder and press "CTRL+SHIFT+Right Click" and select and click on Open Command Prompt option
Now enter following command
adb start-server (Enter)
adb usb (Enter)
After that your device is no longer unauthorized and you should be able to use any command in your Android Mobile using PC/ Computer.
If these fixes don't work, SEARCH.

thanks buddy, i have tried pushing the adb keys but no luck. I will try tge second option. Will let you know after trying.

No difference still the same
BxG4ever said:
Hi.
I have a nexus 7 2012 edition which turns on with The Google written logo and under the screen with a padlock. After that it will be in bootloop with a black screen ( I can see the backlight turning on/off). This is also if pressing the power+volume down combination. Seems bootloader is corrupted. Anyway I installed everything on pc plus I'm using the WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and here are some examples which show what errors I'm encountering when trying to flash stock firmware .
Log:
Checking ADB/FASTBOOT Connectivity
adb devices
015d4a5ed8500c01 unauthorized
fastboot devices
There is also a notification popup which tells me:
"An ADB Interface device was found but it was listed as "unauthorized"
-Accept the RSA security prompt and check "Always allow from this computer"
At this point I don't know what to do, can you help me?
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tnsmani said:
Google search is your friend. I found the following two methods which seems to have worked for some people.
1. If you are using OS X*:
Reboot your phone into recovery mode.
Connect it to your computer.
Open the terminal and type:
cd ~/.android
adb push adbkey.pub /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
All done! Just adb shell reboot and feel the power!
*For Windows 10, .android directory is located in your the base of your C:\User\user_name directory.
2. Go to where you have stored adb files, open that folder and press "CTRL+SHIFT+Right Click" and select and click on Open Command Prompt option
Now enter following command
adb start-server (Enter)
adb usb (Enter)
After that your device is no longer unauthorized and you should be able to use any command in your Android Mobile using PC/ Computer.
If these fixes don't work, SEARCH.
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Tried your suggestion.. Which i might have tried eventually from googling.. Doesn't make any difference.

Fixed
After doing all the researches, i had to buy a new motherboard and then replace it. Installed new rom and now using it. Spared about 1400INR for a 32 gig version.

[GUIDE] [FIX] How To Fix Error Can't Copy Files To From Phone To PC/Laptop Via USB

How To Fix Error Can't Copy Files To From Phone To PC/Laptop Via USB​
All Operating Systems Start Here
Remove usb cable from phone/pc
Enable usb debugging mode on phone by
Going to phones settings
Scroll to bottom and select about phone
Tap on build number until it tells you that you are a developer
Go back to phone settings
You now have developer options at the bottom of the list above about phone
Enter developer option and turn on using switch at top right
Scroll down and enable Android debugging
Now Carry On Depending On Operating System
Windows users
In/Re-install the moto g5 drivers from the attachment in this post
Connect phone to pc
Look on your phone screen and a pop-up box will ask you if you want to accept the connection
Agree and make sure you tick always allow connection from this pc
Remove the usb cable
Restart Phone
Once booted insert usb cable
Change connection type in status bar to file transfer
Ubuntu Users
Press ctrl + alt + T to open terminal window
Type the following pressing enter at the end of each line
Code:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
To check it worked type
Code:
adb version
You should get an output that looks like this depending on version installed
Code:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
Now type
Code:
adb devices
You will get an output that looks like
Code:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
ZY3222SJMV unauthorized
Look on your phone screen and a pop-up box will ask you if you want to accept the connection
Agree and make sure you tick always allow connection from this pc
Then check your device is now authorised type
Code:
adb devices
now you will get an output like this
Code:
List of devices attached
ZY3222SJMV device
Notice unauthorized has now changed to device
Remove the usb cable
Restart Phone
Once booted insert usb cable
Change connection type in phones status bar to file transfer
You can now copy files from the phone to ubuntu

Very thanks bro Installed the drivers but my problem is first of all my phone is charging when connected to windows and it doesn't show any option like file transfer,photo transfer etc. But this problem was coming only from previous week before and all it shows file transfer but it won't work but USB tethering and photo transfer works but now it too doesn't working not even showing the options only charging is working. Pls help me to solve without those functions it's really hard to transfer files to windows.hope u would find solution and reply soon very thanks in advance (sorry for my bad English)

Frustated with Google News Application

As the title says, I'm fed up with the Google News Application. But the thing is., It is installed as a system app and I don't want that- Disable is the only option that exists for me. I've been disabling it everyday. Even I've disabled Auto-Update for that but still it ENABLES by itself and even UPDATES BY ITSELF.
I've even seeked the help of customer care but they told me to visit SERVICE CENTRE and I even did the same. When I visited the service centre, they just Hard resetted my device and I told them that I've done it more than 6 times at home. They started arguing with me thereby accusing me with bad words...
My phone is still under warranty and I don't want to lose it by installing TWRP and rooting it...
Any kind SUGGESTIONS are HEARTLY WELCOME.

Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers

SnapDrag910 said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers
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Okay. Thank you. But it gets only HIDDEN not completely uninstalled. As of I know, I can't uninstall permanently without root access.

SnapDrag910 said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers
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Btw, should I install GOOGLE DRIVERS or NOKIA DRIVERS? I had tried installing Nokia drivers previously which didn't work properly..

PiXinCreate said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Btw, should I install GOOGLE DRIVERS or NOKIA DRIVERS? I had tried installing Nokia drivers previously which didn't work properly..
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Nokia's drivers are the only ones you need to install.
Yes, Using this ADB method will not uninstall this app from the system rather it disables the app for you. But this disabled app will not come back unless you want it too, Not even after OTA.

SnapDrag910 said:
Nokia's drivers are the only ones you need to install.
Yes, Using this ADB method will not uninstall this app from the system rather it disables the app for you. But this disabled app will not come back unless you want it too, Not even after OTA.
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Honestly speaking, in New to using ADB... But knew sp flash tool and I had thought that both are similar but not.
Are Nokia drivers are same as Google drivers?
Can you share me the step by step procedure is you enough time now, sir?
I just downloaded latest usb driver from developer.android.com

Hey Guys let me tell you I do get automatic installation (via Google Play) for the Google News app (yes frustrating ) but what I did is uninstalled updates emptied it's data and forced stop / disabled it.
As of this comment I do get automatic installation request via Google Play but Google News doesn't updates. This worked for me.