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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaltonCope:
So ive had my galaxy s 2 for a few months now, downloaded hundreds of songs, taken near a thousand photos, and yesterday the digitizer/lcd was shattered after being sat on. I can't replace this phone, and my parents who own the contract didn't purchase insurance for it. I am nearly broke, and the repair costs for this part is over 200$, and my parents refuse to pay for this. All I need to do is copy all of the files from my phone to my computer, but i cannot enable mass storage to access the pictures/music on the internal storage because the screen is out.

Does anyone have an idea as to how I could fix this, or move the files off of the phone?

A thousand thanks to whoever could help me in this/:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
1) Questions belong in Q&A.

2) You can probably pull the files off your phone using ADB on your PC despite the screen being broken, as long as the phone boots.

I'm not going to tell you how to do this because it is detailed, somewhat complicated & is a very steep learning curve if you've never done it before. Do a Google search with "broken phone backup files with ADB" with XDA appended to your search terms & you should get a veritable mountain of results (I did).

Unfortunately, if you're looking for an easy way to do this, there isn't one. It's going to take a fair bit of work on your part if you really want those files.

Good luck.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyleforge:
Can't he just adb pull /sdcard/ ??? I've used adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ to pull the whole dcim directory with all files in it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Yep. Absolutely.

I was trying to convey that using ADB tends to be a bit of a stretch for n00bs & requires a bit of thought/reading/effort. Plenty of people find it difficult to get their head around it, and I'm not about to answer 20 questions about the process.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samydroid:
Visit the following threads to learn how to replace your screen.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1253969

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1175772
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rohan999:
Usb debugging...?

I think usb debugging should be turned on before you can use adb...and its not on by default
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cdzo72:
THAT'S whatcha get for not having a backup of your SD card, which is just like having a backup of your PC's hard drive.

But yeah, your ONLY option to the best of my knowledge is to do an adb pull:

adb pull /sdcard/ "where these quotes are you put the name of the folder where you want all that stuff offloaded to"

So since you didn't research before you screwed up then you will have to research now to learn how to use adb and how to enable it without the phone being on

good luck newbie
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyleforge:
Go easy on him man, we were all learning at some point
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
As MB said, if you really want them it's going to be hard work.

3 other possible ways to do it:

1) Easiest way without adb - connect to your TV via HDMI/HML cable. You can now see your screen on the TV. If touch is somehow still working then copy the files from the internal card to an external one. If touch doesn't work, this won't help. Unless you already have Bluetooth on and have previously paired with a Bluetooth mouse.

2) Very messy way - If you've got a very good friend with an s2 who will allow you to swap motherboards over then copy your stuff to PC. Doubtful though.

3) Messy way - If you don't have an sd card or access to one, flash an ics rom like lpq with Odin. Yes I know you can't see the screen but boot into download mode using a jig or the 3 button method. Just hold them together for a while. Then flash once Odin detects the phone. You will lose your apps but music, pics etc will remain.

The reason I say ics is that when I was on it, it automatically displayed the sd cards on pc without me having to select / touch anything.

But I believe USB debugging may need to be activated, but not 100% sure. If not, your in luck.

If it does, connect via HDMI to your TV. That way you can see the screen and check the debugging option, assuming touch still works. Then connect to PC and copy/paste.

Sent from my GT-I9100T
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
The best and efficient way is to flash a kernel with recovery that can mount your internal and external cards.

Just ask someone who uses similar kernel recovery to make note of the number of.key press and direction required to mount your SD via recovery and follow the same for your mobile and now you can copy all the files you wwant
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaltonCope:
Thanks everyone, I've used adb in the past with my nexus one. I just tried using it on my phone but it seems like my debugging isnt right so I cant use that. I have CWM flashed to the kernel (not sure if thatd make much of a difference??) Anything else i could possibly try out?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
You can try doing it in recovery. But you'll probably need to mount the internal SD card before you can pull from it.

1. boot to recovery

2. plug in your phone, start adb shell

3. su (if you don't have the "#" prompt)

4. mount /emmc (if you are interested in what is on the internal SD card. /sdcard is your external SD card while you're in recovery)

At this point, /emmc should show your internal SD contents. You should be able to exit from the adb shell and do an adb pull on /emmc/<whatever folder>

EDIT: BTW, I just tested this on my phone. I have CWM recovery installed via Siyah, turned USB debugging off, rebooted to recovery, and did all this, and was able to pull multiple files off my internal SD.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toxictoby:
why dont u just buy the parts cheap off ebay that u need ?? and install them urself ... if not ... ull hav to do as every1 else has said and pull those files :|
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] douglas12107:
Running 7.4 speed skyics there is already a bootanimation.zip and sanim.zip in system/media I changed the bootanimation.zip to the one I want and it automatically changes the sanim.zip with the correct PNG files but the animation does not display when restarting phone any ideas?
[HD2 Accessories] RedRobster:
Can anyone tell me what the best case would be for my HD2, besides an otterbox?

I have the US version of the phone which is longer than the European..

And I have searched everywhere, and I am pretty sure that I read that they stopped making otterboxes for these because everywhere is sold out (I can't even find any on Ebay or Amazon!).

I had my phone for a week and it fell out of my pocket onto my driveway and the screen cracked like a spider web.. So now I have to spend about $150 to get the screen replaced, and I am not willing to do so unless I can get a secure case for it..

Any suggestions?
[HD2 Accessories] Nigeldg:
This should probably be in the 'HD2 Accessories' section, you'll get more info there I guess. I personally use the leather HTC pouch which came free with my phone, and it works extremely well! I've had the phone for a year and not a single scratch on it even though it's constantly in contact with my keys and stuff.
[HD2 Accessories] jolas:
Piel Frama (http://www.pielframa.com/htc-touch-hd-2-imagnum-tan-cases.htm)

I think it's the best!
[HD2 Accessories] RedRobster:
Sorry, I didn't realize that there was a forum for HD2 accessories...

But those leather cases are more like pouches, right? As in, you still have to pull the phone out to use it, and its more of just a carrying case?

I am looking for something like an OtterBox, with maximum protection and is always on the phone
[HD2 Accessories] Nigeldg:
Oh right, yeah they are but I personally don't find it much trouble. I think there may be one which is more like the otterbox one as well (by HTC) so try it, the leather gives a nice high quality feeling :)
[HD2 Accessories] Jedi Magnum:
The Otterbox Defender is a good case, as long as you don't need to get the phone in and out of the case.

It is two pieces, a silicone rubber case, then a hard plastic shell. If you need to change the battery or reboot the phone by pulling the battery, there is a good chance the plastic shell will split or break.

I've been through two of those cases. The first one Otterbox customer service (very nice FWIW) sent me a new one under warranty. After the second one cracked I just didn't bother. Even cracked it protects the phone pretty well.

There just aren't that many cases for the HD2 since every other day HTC comes out with a new phone.
[HD2 Accessories] Nigeldg:
Found the one I meant, it's here and it seems alright, although I've never used it before.
[HD2 Accessories] RedRobster:
What about one of these?

http: // smart phone pedia. com/pdair-aluminum-metal-case-open-screen-design-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11.html

You think they would be effective?

P.S. - I am a new user, so I can't post URL's, so remove spaces :)
[HD2 Accessories] poyensa:
moved
[HD2 Accessories] Aleemz:
I prefer to take the phone out for use. I've had the HD2 since release and always go back to the original case as supplied with the HD2:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-HTC-CARRY-POUCH-T8585/dp/B002XSBLY6/ref=dp_cp_ob_ce_title_2
[HD2 Accessories] RedRobster:
Haha yeah, see my problem is that I will take it out, but never put it back in...
[HD2 Accessories] sundawg:
Boxwave corsa moda case are next best to otterbox, i'm using one.for Tmous hd2 ,you can get it for $19 they have two type of case,book type & flip type,I'm using the flip type..hope it helps
[HD2 Accessories] zarathustrax:
I have a otterbox defender for tmo US HD2 in like-new condition I rarely use & would be open to selling or trading for the right offer. i didn't realize how rare these are now... I've checked ebay several times over the last couple months trying to see what they sell for, but i haven't seen a single one up there!

Id love to trade for a 64gb sandisk microsdxc if anyone would be willing... Id ofcourse put in something else or cash on top of the case to make it fair. any interest, pm me an offer.
[HD2 Accessories] mofego:
THAAAAANX
[HD2 Accessories] soulforger:
I'm using Capdase Cap for Hd2. Google it. I recommend that one.
[HD2 Accessories] htccraze:
I've come across them on ebay every once in awhile but your right, they can be very hard to find even on other websites as well. And then most of the times when you do find them its for the international model which i believe wont fit the US version. I've had some luck with other ebay countries that ship to the US but thats really hit and miss.

A new 64gb sandisk microsdxc will set you back around $95-$135 and a new otterbox would cost around $40-$50 and thats if you can even find it which would be difficult to say the less. I read some reviews of people who didn't like theirs but most seem quite happy with it. Considering that they are hard to find his offer isn't really to high priced especially considering he offered to add money towards the trade. About two months ago I seen a used one go for like $40 on ebay if i remember correctly but then again one sold for only $13 w/ free shipping a couple weeks ago. You can see that here. Worth way more then $13 though, who ever got a steal on that.

Considering our phone has Cornings Gorilla Glass I think there is really no need to go all out. Get a nice full body screen protector such as clear-coat found here and put it in a fairly nice...but not break your bank account nice case. Something around $10

should

do. Clear-coat normally has sales/coupons going on so if you do go that route try to look one up. I've had mine in a cheap $5 case since i bought it just after they came out and have even dropped it a few times, luckily my phone still looks like its in mint condition.
[HD2 Accessories] zarathustrax:
Yeah, I didn't mean that I'd only trade it for a 64gb microSD... if anyone wants to make any offer, I'd consider it. I already have a Noreve leather case that I use for my HD2, and I've rarely used the otterbox case, so I figure there's no reason for me to hang on to it.
[HD2 Accessories] Kritsi:
For me best case is no case, never found one I really liked & all made fone too big or loose quality feel & look ...
[HD2 Accessories] lolman2:
I have this one and its probably one of the nicer cases I've used.
[HD2 Accessories] Blacklabel84:
35-60 bucks go to fortte.com they have good ones. And they customize it if u input directions. Like they'll add straps and stuff.
[HD2 Accessories] NikAhmad:
New Case + Battery Bank

This is new case for Samsung Galaxy Note, the case combine with power bank:crying: when we get for HD2?
[HD2 Accessories] gjordavljus:
Marctoy was

That was a nice one!
[HD2 Accessories] eskargoz:
body glove entrepreneur case

that one is great !
[HD2 Accessories] x3dnd3x:
Any sites still selling otterbox cases for HD2? Mine broke.
[HD2 Accessories] Z80-Man:
I need the HD2 to stay naked since I'm using a Brodit car craddle ; I also need my HD2 with me all the time, everywhere...

So I'm using only belt holsters.

I had to change my two years + old worn one, and I found this one to be the very best I ever had :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130830865040&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:3160

Strong belt fitting (both closed loops and leather padded metal hook, but I actually slip the belt through all of them at the same time), the phone it held snug (but not too tight either) in a soft fabric padding and the magnet flap is very precise, and flexible enough to self close effortlessy.

Really 100% recommended for people looking for a holster.

It's actually a generic holster pouch for similar sized phones : you'll find exactly the same item, at the same price, for European HD2 (as mine), HD7, Galaxy S II, etc.

Of course, I'm pretty sure it's not real leather. It's "synthetic leather", whatever it means... Such as my car's seat, that actually shows the same kind of wearing after 10 years as my previous holster, but well... You also pay for what you get.

I did buy a real leather holster too as I was in a hurry and wanted to have a spare one, but the flap lacks flexibility and has to be closed by hand or it will stay open (the magnet lacks strength too). Maybe it will cure over time, but it's not the one I'm currently using. I'm so much pleased with the one I cited above at the moment that I don't feel like changing at all.

Maybe I'll write a review for the other one as well when I'm using it... ;)
[HD2 Accessories] Macarony:
Listen my friend about zerolemon Leather Pouch Protective Carrying Cell Phone Case for my HD2. Anyone use it before ? Before by from amazon.com i want to discuss all. Anyone share with me it's good or bad side ?
[HD2 Accessories] Whatfull:
You can search your genuine lather from amazon.com just search zerolemon Leather Pouch Protective Carrying Cell Phone Case for HTC HD7 HD2. I think you can find your good pack here..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] willywonka84:
Hello all

I am fully aware of the fact that current way of unlocking the T989 is either by contacting T-mobile or finding one of the websites which currently do that. However I want to be able to have the ability to unlock my T989 just the way I was able to unlock my T959. I am going to be getting a T989 which I would like to donate to the development community for the experimental purposes, I can't post in that forum because I am "noob". any suggestions who should I contact to look into this possibility? thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] josemedina1983:
by unlocking you mean been able to use your phone on AT&T and carriers overseas or you mean unlocking like rooting, or jail breaking, hacking?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
shouldn't need to donate your phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] willywonka84:
I mean unlocking as in sim unlocking which was one of many reasons why I loved the Galaxy series from the samsung and I am fully aware of the fact that I don't need to donate my phone but I am hoping that by doing so it would hasten the progress because it seems like no one is really trying to find the unlock anymore
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dspain28:
Ill trade u an epic 4g touch for it.. the esn is bad but I really want a galaxy s2...

Having the best then going to a my touch 4g is awful..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] manekineko:
Thanks for the sentiment, whether or not this pans out, I appreciate that you're willing to donate your phone for this.

Unfortunately, I don't think we have any devs at all working in that area still.

Hopefully I'm wrong and someone will drop by this thread, but I don't think there is anyone at the moment you could even donate the phone to in order to get what you want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
Lol nobody wants your banned epic 4g touch. You would need to sell that for like $250? I think that's the market price for it and fish out another $100 or so for the t989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] willywonka84:
No. I am sorry but I am not trading my phone or anything I just wanted to give it away for the development purposes, because I truly believe in open sourcing and being able to choose my phone and the provider I want, I don't need to unlock my T989 but I still want an option to be able to do so just like so many others do. I will only give my phone to a respected developer who is willing to dedicate his time to finding a solution for it without having to worry about out of pocket cost for buying a phone, however so far it seems that no one wants to do it I guess because people have moved on to better or newer things since then :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] manekineko:
Maybe you'd get better visibility in the General forum? This isn't really much of a Q&A.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
Is there a way?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragonsla:
I would like to know as well.

Can't find it in settings....maybe a ROM has it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Q.Entity:
I find no such setting in stock or CM9...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleeepy2:
It's in the framework or systemui (can't remember which). You need to decompile it change a settings in the xml recompile and push it back to your phone.

I am on my phone now so I can't find the link that I read it in, if I get a chance later I will see if I can find it.

I want it also however I haven't bothered to do it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anton2009:
Hmm... not sure. But if you decompile framework-res.apk, and then navigate to res/values/bools.xml there's code that says "config_unplugTurnsOnScreen" set to true. You can set that to false, and it will not turn on when you unplug your phone, but I don't know if the same holds true if plugging your phone in. =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hEaTLoE:
I believe it's a kernel setting. On my DInc, same ROMs with different kernels some would screen on when plugging in and others would not.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragonsla:
I would also like to know how to keep the screen ON while plugged in....(and not go to sleep ;] )
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleeepy2:
Developer options keep screen awake. Or something like that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grimloktt:
I, too, would like to know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mrsaladdressing:
Stay awake while plugged in USB

Under developer options I found a setting to stay awake while charging.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kgp700:
Galaxy s2 ICS touch sensitivity is too heavy and not smooth (some poppings(?))

here it is solution

it will make touchscreen sensitivity like gingerbread

it need galaxy s2 kernel opensource

open arch/arm/mach-exynos/mach-u1.c (in kernel source)

and find

#define MXT224_MOVFILTER_BATT

default value is 47

it change to 11 (gingerbread default) or 10

and apply this - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1161262

for better

and compile kernel

you can feel better touch sensitivity and smooth :D

it's like gingerbread's touch sensitivity
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bundi22:
Any kernels implemented this fix? Siyah?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] drelite08:
Can anyone make a kernel with this fix implemented?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kgp700:
implemented on siyah kernel

but different value (not my MXT224_MOVFILTER_BATT value)

some kernels already implemented(but not my MXT224_MOVFILTER_BATT value)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] anto.danny:
(noob question)by kernel you mean the zimage right...how to decompile it???i mean which software do you use :confused:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Chairmansaab:
Flash siyah kernal rc2 via Clockwork mod recovery it inculde this fix and while charging shuttering fix too ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tazer4:
You guys are imagining things there is no fix needed, i can barley touch my screen like a feather and it can sense it... You don't need any special kernels...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] 02xda2:
:) +1
[Galaxy S II Android Development] norpan111:
Mine sometimes swipes the screen the opposite direction of what I'm trying swipe, that is not my imagination
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alc027:
Is it possible to change a config file to access these benefits on a kernel where the change hasn't been entered at compile time?

EG if the mov_hysti fix wasn't compiled into the kernel you can modify /sys/devices/platform/s3c2440-i2c.3/i2c-3/3-004a/mov_hysti

Is there a config file for MXT244?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] androidkid311:
OP is right. It isn't that smooth. Using dolphin browse when I try to swipe right it pulls left..a lot of the time --_--
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alc027:
Agreed. ICS feels far more sticky than Gingerbread.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] androidkid311:
Ahhh that's the perfect word lol. Made me change my screen protector I was that confused with the scrolling lol :-P
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Lem0nHead:
it's not a problem of sensitivity, but of filtering small movements

open your phone and type *#2664#

try to draw a very small line (like 3 or 4 pixels)... you can't

you'll either draw 10+ pixels or only 1

but after it "unlocks" (after you draw the first 10 pixels), the movement gets smooth again

(you can check the coordinates in the top)

touchscreentune fixes it, but it seems to be a dirty workaround (need to be reaplied everytime the phone is unlocked)... plus it costs $5, which I'm not willing to pay
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nishanta2006:
can someone tell me the settings in siyah for improving the touch sensitivity?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bundi22:
Vitalj value: 3

Cm9/AOKP Galaxy S2 Settings touch screen sensitivity: 20
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naisaelee21:
Tryed Odin but it wont go in to recovery...any help would be appreciated..

tried almost everything thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slack04:
Start another thread. I'm sure that will fix it. Or you could search the forum. Your choice.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzoman:
I love seeing you say what so many others only dare to think. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naisaelee21:
Gtfo Troll..did i ask for your opinion..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misledz:
Because Odin doesn't get you into recovery.../facepalm :\
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naisaelee21:
No really..I wasn't trying to get to recovery from Odin I was trying to flash the recovery with Odin..if no one wants to help n just troll then don't even post. I'm look for help no your opinion. Xda is for members to help others out..not trolling on people. Thanks for nothing