I unlocked the lock screen with fingerprints.
The spare password set alphanumeric-character-included password. Disabling a variety of built-in software previously, the system standard keyboard in it was also disabled, and even in that state it was able to input the password with another IME on the password input screen instead of fingerprint authentication while Android is running.
But after rebooting "After reboot, you will need to enter a password" appears, I've to enter a password instead of fingerprint authentication, but the keyboard is no longer displayed. After Android started, I knew that no background application other than the system started up, but I did not expect that the standard keyboard that I had set was not started, I was stupid. Furthermore, USB debugging was also disabled so I couldn't do anything.
Is there no way to make Android available only to factory reset? If someone else knows how to unlock please tell me, thanks.
Also, I'm Japanese. I'm using translation, so grammar and words may be wrong, sorry ;-;
can't you connect a usb keyboard for typing the password?
FcukBloat said:
can't you connect a usb keyboard for typing the password?
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I had that idea but I didn't have the USB keyboard at that time. So I tried connected a USB mouse, but since my phone didn't recognize it, probably my phone also didn't recognize the keyboard and I couldn't type the password, so I gave up buying the USB keyboard, and... I already reset my phone ;c
Well, I gave up but perhaps this should have experienced some others, I'd like to find a solution for them... Anyway, thanks for reply
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Hey guys,
I've got a pretty annoying problem here.
Every time I used the application 'droid VNC server' my keyboard won't pop up anymore. I tried to force close the app but it didn't change anything. Rebooting is the only thing that helped.
Is anyone else having this problem or has a solution to solve it?
Thanks in advance
Fabi
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Nobody got any idea?
Did you try to toggle the physical keyboard setting ? i.e. to OFF .otherwise it will try to use the physical keyboard of your pc...keyboard doesn't usually pop up when the physical k/board setting is set to ON - at least it has that behaviour on my setup..
I have the same problem. And it's not just on "droid VNC server", there's another one in the market that has the same problem. Because of that, I think it may be not down just to the application but also to Android itself, specifically I'm using ICS 4.0.4
I think this is a bug, usually vnc servers use low level input device which may mess up the soft keyboard.
Our new app, VMLite VNC Server, has no such issue. It's the best VNC Server for Android, check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en
it runs also on non-rooted devices.
Go into setting - language & input - Keyboard & input methods - Default and unselect "physical keyboard"
Afterwards you should be good to go again
I decided to start droid vnc server when I start the phone. This means that each time I have to put off the physical keyboard at each reboot. This is very annying. Do you know how to solve this?
Thanks in advance
Stop asking how to fix it when the answer has been posted twice!
Disable hardware keyboard in the keyboard settings you boorish morons.
I disabled the physical keyboard, but now each time I reboot the phone the physical keyboard is magically enabled. I think droid vnc re-enables the physical keyboard. This is very annoying.
@MoneyFist: beafore insulting people learn to read correctly first.
I have another problem with droidVNC.
Anything I type in with my PC keyboard, it doesn't seem to have an effect until I make a mouse click somewhere within the VNC window! Can someone show me some light here please?
And of course I am sorry if this is a repeat and have already been answered somewhere I didn't see, forgive me.
don't pretend you know every devices. I have 2 devices that have no options to disable hardware keyboard.
Hello all!
Here's the situation: I dropped my phone yesterday (Samsung Galaxy Nexus - i515) and the screen is destroyed. I can still see the top left corner (maybe 1/4 of the screen), but the digitizer is also hosed and I have a pattern lock. I need to get the data off the phone. When I connect it to my computer, it shows up as an external drive, but there is no file structure. From what I've read... I apparently have to unlock my phone before I can see the files, which as I said before is not possible right now.
Bootloader is locked, not rooted and the best part... USB Debugging is disabled. I've read through tons of information, but most threads either fade away when they get almost to a solution, or they are never fully answered.
I got the Unified Android Toolkit (GNEX V12.1.1.) by SKIPSOFT (which is amazing btw), but since good ole' USB Debugging isn't enabled, I can't use adb commands. I've read you can install a custom recovery and use adb at that point, but my bootloader is locked and I don't want to wipe data to unlock it.
I can get into fastboot, the driver shows up in device manager, serial shows up under 'fastboot devices', etc. but it looks like the only thing I can really do at that point requires a data wipe. I hit recovery (which is stock), the screen goes blank for a few minutes and then boots as normal. I'm guessing I can't use adb with the stock recovery??
I believe my final option here is to use a USB otg cable and use a USB mouse (wired only here? can I use a USB dongle? can I even unlock a pattern lock with a mouse?) to navigate until I can get USB debugging enabled. Since I can see a bit of the screen, I don't think it should be too hard. Even if it does prove too difficult trying to do it blind, there appears to be plenty of small apps that give you the capability to view what's on your phone via your PC. I was initially trying to find something that I could control phone from PC (screencast appears to be the best I've found so far), but without USB Debugging enabled or root, it's a no go.
I would like to hear from some of the smart folks out there about my options. I used to mess around with custom ROMs and all that good stuff, but it's been a few years so I am a little rusty.
TL;DR
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i515) - broken screen and digitizer
Bootloader - Locked
Root - No
USB Debugging - Disabled
Phone has pattern lock
What is the best option to get my data backed up/copied?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
buddy008 said:
Hello all!
Here's the situation: I dropped my phone yesterday (Samsung Galaxy Nexus - i515) and the screen is destroyed. I can still see the top left corner (maybe 1/4 of the screen), but the digitizer is also hosed and I have a pattern lock. I need to get the data off the phone. When I connect it to my computer, it shows up as an external drive, but there is no file structure. From what I've read... I apparently have to unlock my phone before I can see the files, which as I said before is not possible right now.
Bootloader is locked, not rooted and the best part... USB Debugging is disabled. I've read through tons of information, but most threads either fade away when they get almost to a solution, or they are never fully answered.
I got the Unified Android Toolkit (GNEX V12.1.1.) by SKIPSOFT (which is amazing btw), but since good ole' USB Debugging isn't enabled, I can't use adb commands. I've read you can install a custom recovery and use adb at that point, but my bootloader is locked and I don't want to wipe data to unlock it.
I can get into fastboot, the driver shows up in device manager, serial shows up under 'fastboot devices', etc. but it looks like the only thing I can really do at that point requires a data wipe. I hit recovery (which is stock), the screen goes blank for a few minutes and then boots as normal. I'm guessing I can't use adb with the stock recovery??
I believe my final option here is to use a USB otg cable and use a USB mouse (wired only here? can I use a USB dongle? can I even unlock a pattern lock with a mouse?) to navigate until I can get USB debugging enabled. Since I can see a bit of the screen, I don't think it should be too hard. Even if it does prove too difficult trying to do it blind, there appears to be plenty of small apps that give you the capability to view what's on your phone via your PC. I was initially trying to find something that I could control phone from PC (screencast appears to be the best I've found so far), but without USB Debugging enabled or root, it's a no go.
I would like to hear from some of the smart folks out there about my options. I used to mess around with custom ROMs and all that good stuff, but it's been a few years so I am a little rusty.
TL;DR
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i515) - broken screen and digitizer
Bootloader - Locked
Root - No
USB Debugging - Disabled
Phone has pattern lock
What is the best option to get my data backed up/copied?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
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Unfortunately without ADB I do not know of any way to retrieve your data, or even clear the pattern lock. I think the easiest route would be to try a corded usb mouse and an otg adapter. You could try a cordless mouse with dongle, as long as it is not Bluetooth as that would most likely require a pairing code, but a standard 2.4GHz wireless mouse may work.
Hakugin said:
Unfortunately without ADB I do not know of any way to retrieve your data, or even clear the pattern lock. I think the easiest route would be to try a corded usb mouse and an otg adapter. You could try a cordless mouse with dongle, as long as it is not Bluetooth as that would most likely require a pairing code, but a standard 2.4GHz wireless mouse may work.
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Thanks Hakugin.
I wanted to give an update. The USB OTG thing definitely works on the phone, but without being able to see the screen, unlocking the pattern would be extremely difficult. I tried for a little while, but there was just no way of knowing if I was even close.
I ended up getting a new phone via insurance. I took both phones apart and plugged the screen on the new phone into the old phone's motherboard. I was able to get into the phone, disable the pattern lock, enable USB debugging, and everything else I needed to do.
I know it's not the greatest and most available solution, but it definitely allowed me to get where I needed to be. I used MyPhoneExplorer (I think that's what it's called) to backup call logs, texts, etc and then restored to the new phone (once I had them both back together of course).
The USB Debugging is the biggest hurdle to overcome. If someone can find a good answer to solving that problem, we'd be ok. Of course, that would be a huge security issue...
Hi, the wife dropped her 7T today, and now can't get into it. Part of the screen is viewable, and it responds to touch well enough to swipe up and get where you enter the PIN, but we can't actually enter the PIN, and it won't read her fingerprint, either. It also doesn't appear to respond to mouse movements or clicks on USB OTG. The phone is bootloader unlocked and rooted, and I think it must have had USB debugging turned on at some point, but now when I try to connect with "adb devices", it shows as "unauthorized".
Can anyone recommend a method for unlocking it so I can get her data transferred to a PC or possibly directly to her replacement phone (she's trying an Apple SE)? Then we can be done with it, as it's not apparently worth the cost to repair it.
I managed to get the device connected to our TV with a USB v3 hub, and was able to remove the PIN and change the other settings I needed to change so I could get into it. USB OTG connection was useful for part of the process as I was able to connect a keyboard and mouse to it, but I couldn't seem to set it up so that I could use external input devices AND mirror the screen at the same time. Frustrating. At least the data is accessible now.
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I have original sprint s20 ultra, sim unlocked, currently running stock unlocked firmware. I am STILL unable to perform factory reset due to it being grayed out. To make matters worse, my screen is not working so I'm viewing everything thru TV HDMI, but cannot see download mode screen/recovery, I do some guessing to navigate thru those.
I've tried:
- putting in another sim
- reset via recovery
- setting up phone without logging in or internet after recovery reset or flashing via Odin - still factory reset grayed
- flashing unlocked firmware (U1)
I know that it isn't FRp locked because I am able to skip thru logins and internet setting at setup after flashing firmware.
I still have no clue why the factory reset is grayed out.
*SOLVED* the phone grays out reset due to the HDMI connection. I confirmed using another samsung phone that had a good screen.
An app set as Administrator may be blocking it in security.
Package Disabler for one will do that if set to.
Possibly a rootkit.
blackhawk said:
An app set as Administrator may be blocking it in security.
Package Disabler for one will do that if set to.
Possibly a rootkit.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Only "find my device" from google shows up under the list device admin apps. Is there a possibility that any others may not show in that list that is causing this?
I see an app called work profile - but I do not think that is a culprit since I have the same app on my other samsung and am able to reset that phone. I also disabled the work profile app as it didn't allow me to uninstall, but the factory reset was grayed.
blackhawk said:
An app set as Administrator may be blocking it in security.
Package Disabler for one will do that if set to.
Possibly a rootkit.
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I figured it out! My inspiration came from a youtube video about the reset being grayed out on a samsung tv due to an app being opened.
In my case the reset was grayed out because I was viewing my phone screen on my tv via hdmi; i purchased this phone with a totally busted screen. I tested this theory with my good s21 ultra. The reset was active when not connected to HDMI, but grayed out when it was connected.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Only "find my device" from google shows up under the list device admin apps. Is there a possibility that any others may not show in that list that is causing this?
I see an app called work profile - but I do not think that is a culprit since I have the same app on my other samsung and am able to reset that phone. I also disabled the work profile app as it didn't allow me to uninstall, but the factory reset was grayed.
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If present it should be listed there.
Is there a work around for this? I'm having the same issue. The screen is completely black. But touch still works because I can feel the vibration feedback and when plugged in to a monitor, it registers my touch. However, since I can't see anything on the screen, I can not do a factory data reset on the phone itself. Being plugged in to a monitor disables the option....
I hate this phone. (ㆆ_ㆆ)
If anyone has a work around or suggestions it would be much appreciated.
I had the same dilemma. I found a workaround using TeamViewer quick support app on the broken phone. Was easily able to remote into that broken phone from another Android phone via the regular team viewer app from the other working phone.
More details: My broken phone was one that I wanted to reset: Screen didn't display anything, touch still working. Connected to phone via USB-C USB HDMI hub so I could see my screen on a TV. Reset settings grayed out because it is connected via HDMI to the TV.
I needed a work around because every time I unplugged the HDMI using for example AirDroid, my accessibility settings got disabled within a couple of seconds, and I was no longer able to remote control my phone that I was trying to reset.
Finally, I installed TeamViewer quick support app from the Google Play store onto the broken phone. Then I installed TeamViewer regular app (pretty sure it wasn't quick support, maybe it doesn't matter which you use) on a different fully functional Android phone. I'm sure I could have installed TeamViewer on a PC instead. Anyway, I punched in the identification code of the broken phone TeamViewer quick support and remotes into and controlled the broken phone. At that point I was able to disconnect the HDMI from the broken phone and still see it and control it from the working phone! With that control, I browsed to the factory reset function in Android settings on my broken phone. And it was not greyed out / disabled anymore. I selected it. And the phone factory reset! After a few minutes when I plugged that broken phone back into the HDMI, the hello welcome language selection screen displayed. Displayed. The phone had reset! Super smooth process. Thanks to TeamViewer quick support and the USB hub.
aleie said:
I had the same dilemma. I found a workaround using TeamViewer quick support app on the broken phone. Was easily able to remote into that broken phone from another Android phone via the regular team viewer app from the other working phone.
More details: My broken phone was one that I wanted to reset: Screen didn't display anything, touch still working. Connected to phone via USB-C USB HDMI hub so I could see my screen on a TV. Reset settings grayed out because it is connected via HDMI to the TV.
I needed a work around because every time I unplugged the HDMI using for example AirDroid, my accessibility settings got disabled within a couple of seconds, and I was no longer able to remote control my phone that I was trying to reset.
Finally, I installed TeamViewer quick support app from the Google Play store onto the broken phone. Then I installed TeamViewer regular app (pretty sure it wasn't quick support, maybe it doesn't matter which you use) on a different fully functional Android phone. I'm sure I could have installed TeamViewer on a PC instead. Anyway, I punched in the identification code of the broken phone TeamViewer quick support and remotes into and controlled the broken phone. At that point I was able to disconnect the HDMI from the broken phone and still see it and control it from the working phone! With that control, I browsed to the factory reset function in Android settings on my broken phone. And it was not greyed out / disabled anymore. I selected it. And the phone factory reset! After a few minutes when I plugged that broken phone back into the HDMI, the hello welcome language selection screen displayed. Displayed. The phone had reset! Super smooth process. Thanks to TeamViewer quick support and the USB hub.
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I was on a non-rooted Verizon Galaxy S10
aleie said:
I was on a non-rooted Verizon Galaxy S10
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Oops, I meant my broken phone was that non-rooted Verizon Galaxy S10
Hello,
I have one of these wonderful devices but the digitiser seems to be broken as touch screen does not work at all.
The screen works, it charges, and the buttons work, but the blutooth is off, and I can not get the files via USB as I can not turn that option on.
Is there anyway I can get the data off.
Please help.
Thank you.
ought said:
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Is there anyway I can get the data off.
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Has USB debugging been enabled?
If not, buy a working LG V500 and mount MoBo to it from your V500 (lower cost) or take it to a specialized service that recovers data (higher cost).
If so, then use the adb command on PC or the MyPhoneExplorer application with which you can also enable BT.
Not sure about the USB debugging. I doubt I ever enabled it. Might it be on anyway?
I did have another idea. Could I just connect a mouse via the USB port and use that rather than the touch screen?
Yes, this is the third option.
You must have a special OTG cable.
Yes get an OTG cable to connect a mouse keyboard and monitor/TV to it than you should be able to control the device to turn on USB debugging and get the data off via your computer. That's how I usually get data off of devices with broken screens. It works great as long as your device is compatible.
I have ordered a cheapo one just to connect the mouse. Should be enough as the screen still works. Then I can just turn on media sharing and get everything off via USB, I hope.
Glad to hear it, let us know if it worked!
ought said:
(...) Then I can just turn on media sharing and get everything off via USB, I hope.
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It is more practical to use a BT mouse, and use the USB port to connect to a PC. Instead of USB, you can connect to a PC via WiFi.
The mouse works, and a keyboard, though not at the same time with my setup.
But the problem now is that my wife does not rember her passcode, or the e-mail address she used. Therefore I can not get in to it her account on the tablet.
There is a second guest account on there that is not protected but that does not have admin rights. I assume, maybe I am wrong, that if I log in with the non admin user, and connect via USB to my PC there will be no way to get to any data in the main account?
Good idea about the BT, I now have that controlling it.
ought said:
The mouse works, and a keyboard, though not at the same time with my setup.
But the problem now is that my wife does not rember her passcode, or the e-mail address she used. Therefore I can not get in to it her account on the tablet.
There is a second guest account on there that is not protected but that does not have admin rights. I assume, maybe I am wrong, that if I log in with the non admin user, and connect via USB to my PC there will be no way to get to any data in the main account?
Good idea about the BT, I now have that controlling it.
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Hold up, is this tablet a windows machine? What OS is it running? Cause there's ways to bypass a password on a windows machine. And no you can not get that data off without being in the account that has the data on it. You would need to heighten the rights of the unlocked account to admin and you can only do that through recovery or through the admin account.
This is an Android tablet, an LG G-pad, and I am sure it has photos of our daughter as a baby on it.
But I really can not find any way in.
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But I really can not find any way in.
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I wrote you in post #2:
"...take it to a specialized service that recovers data..."
There is no other option without resetting the device and losing user data including photos.
If it were otherwise, why would there be data security?
There must have been a serious reason that the user secured the phone and an even more serious reason that they forgot the code and email address of the account associated with the phone.
ze7zez said:
I wrote you in post #2:
"...take it to a specialized service that recovers data..."
There is no other option without resetting the device and losing user data including photos.
If it were otherwise, why would there be data security?
There must have been a serious reason that the user secured the phone and an even more serious reason that they forgot the code and email address of the account associated with the phone.
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I agree with ze7zez. If the email is forgotten as well not allowing you to recover the device with an account then it's a more serious issue. Forgetting the pin is one thing but if you forget your account information try to recover the account first then you can move on to recovering the device. In the case of forgotten passwords, it's usually best to bring the device to your local data recovery provider. Refer to his post #2 for your next steps.
From what I read it seems early versions of Android have a problem with the username / password back-up method. Even if you know your both you can not get in, and that seems to be true, which is a real bugger.