HOW TO UNLOCK ANDROID DEVICE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN SCREEN.

HOW TO UNLOCK ANDROID DEVICE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN SCREEN. 

We all know somebody who dropped their phone one too many times with disastrous results. A cracked or broken screen is annoying enough, but what should you do if the screen is unresponsive when you try to unlock it?

The move from traditional buttons to full-screen devices means, if you can’t access the screen, you’re going to have trouble; especially if your device doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner.

Here’s a guide with a couple of different methods to unlock your device if you want to retrieve files, messages, and contacts.


Time: 5 Minutes
Method 1: Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

You will need:

    Your device
    Access to a PC

This method has proved to be the most helpful for users in terms of their feedback after completion. However, this method will only work if you have USB debugging enabled on your Android phone. If you don’t have this option enabled, move on to the second method on the list.

The ADB is used to create a bridge between your PC and your Android device. This bridge can be used to unlock the device and to access your files.

    Download the Android SDK package on your PC. You can download it HERE (https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html) Make sure that you download the correct version for your PC. Once downloaded, extract the zip file on your PC.

    Download the relevant USB drivers for your phone. You can get the USB drivers for your device from your manufacturer’s website.

    Launch the Command Prompt on your PC and change the directory to where the ADB file is located. Type in the following command in Command Prompt.

    cd C:/android/platform-tools

    Connect your Android phone to your PC using a micro USB cable and enter the following command. If your phone is recognized, you’ll see some numbers in the Command Prompt message.

    adb device

    Type in the following two commands. You’ll need to type in the second command immediately after the first one. Replace 1234 in the first command with your actual password.

    adb shell input text 1234

    shell input keyevent 66

    If the process is successful, your phone should be unlocked. You can now backup your important files and contacts.




Time: 1 Minute
Method 2: USB On the Go Mouse Method

You will need:

    Your device
    An OTG adaptor
    A USB mouse

If you can’t access USB debugging and you don’t have a registered Samsung account, you can try the USB mouse method. This involves connecting your phone to a USB mouse with an OTG adapter. users have reported that a USB keyboard can be used to unlock a device locked behind a passcode when a mouse hasn’t worked, so it’s worth giving the cable a try.

You can find the adaptor cable online, and it’s reasonably inexpensive. If it lets you access your device, than it’s definitely worth the price.

Once connected, the mouse will drain your battery, and some devices, (such as the Galaxy S3 Mini) will also be unable to charge during the process, so make sure your battery is sufficiently charged beforehand.

Once you have the wire to hand, the process itself is reasonably easy to complete.

    Connect the micro USB side of the OTG cable in your Android tablet or phone and plug in the USB mouse in the OTG adapter.

    Otg_Mouse

    As soon as you connect the mouse, you should see a pointer on your screen. You can now use the mouse to unlock the pattern or use it to press the keys of the on-screen keyboard if you have a password lock.

    Bypass_Lock_Mouse

    If you have to connect your device to a computer (to see what is happening onscreen) and you run into errors, you can connect your phone to your PC via Wi-Fi to see what is happening.