my audio jack came loose and i attempted to fix it. in the process i ripped my digitizer cable. my LCD screen works fine and my phone is running, but the entire touch interface is gone. it doesn't respond to anything. I have fastboot mode enabled and cwm recovery 6.0 installed. it gives me the option to mount my phone's memory but after i do that it doesn't show up in My Computer and in linux it shows up as LG cosmos device, and is unopenable. is there any way for me to get my files of the internal storage?
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Hi all
I rooted my phone today. I then installed clockworkmod and saved a stock backup. Following that, I successfully enabled 3 button recovery.
My problem appeared either after rooting or after clockworkmod. The problem was there prior to enabling 3 button recovery. I suspect it was clockworkmod that caused the problem.
Anyway, when I connect the phone to the computer the 16gb internal sd card & 2gb phone storage appear as removable drives in 'my computer'. However, double clicking on the drives gives the message 'no disk in the drive, please insert one'. Windows can't read the usable file space, browse or even format the drives.
However, I can browse the internal sd card fine using any android file manager.
Also, I can use adb to push/pull files.
What is going on?
I need to know quite quickly what to do. I initiated a phone repair with my carrier due to the mtp crash bug, so they are expecting it to be returned pronto. If the phone is stuffed, I'll send it back. If this can be fixed, I'll keep it since I managed to get the three button recovery working.
Also, I think there's a boot rom or something to do with clockworkmod still installed? How do I get rid of that if I'm sending the phone back. I know how to unroot.
Edit: I just found an external sd card to test. I formatted it in windows by using a sd card reader, then when I plugged it into the phone and tried it as a mass storage device windows didnt like it. Putting it back into the card reader one last time and windows recognised it. Makes no sense....
Edit2: In kies mode, kies can access it. And also it adds a 'galaxy s' to my computer where the internal sd card actually works... now I'm even more confused!
Have you tryed formatting your internal Sd or useing recovery 2e and factory resetting your phone?
I've tried formatting it and reset via settings->privacy->factory reset data.
Is 3 button recovery any different to the above type of reset? What will it roll the system back to?
(The recovery image I made in rom manager will have the same problem. I dont currently have an update.zip on my sd card due to formatting it, but I can get one on there using adb if I need to.)
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I've tried formatting it and reset via settings->privacy->factory reset data.
Is 3 button recovery any different to the above type of reset? What will it roll the system back to?
(The recovery image I made in rom manager will have the same problem. I dont currently have an update.zip on my sd card due to formatting it, but I can get one on there using adb if I need to.)
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Is your usb debugging on by chance? If so, turn it off ans reconnect the phone to the pc.
Mine does this when usb debugging is on and im on a stock eclair rom... Hope it helps...
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That thought occurred to me too. Definately off. Ive checked it many many times now
When I first used adb, I simply pulled the plug out. I couldn't see any 'quit debug' command. There are start/kill server commands, they dont seem appropriate. Doesnt look like I should have had to do anything other than just pull the cable out.
Update:
I think that the update.zip's applied to my phone have changed some software to an earlier version that what my unit was shipped with.
When I first got the phone, I just plugged it into the pc and selected 'mass storage' on the phone. The drives then appeared (and worked) in windows.
Now, I have to click mass storage. That on its own isnt enough. But if I pull-down the tray menu at the top of the screen, there is another option to click (something along the lines of 'select this to transfer files between your phone and pc'). If I click that, it works.
There are some slight differences still:
1) I could swear that my phone originally allowed access to the 2gb phone internal memory (I never tried reading/writing to it, but I'm convinced windows displayed a 2gb drive).
2) I used to get the "xx/13.4gb free" under the drive letter in 'my computer', which I now only get in the status bar at the bottom of windows file explorer.
QUESTION
Does everybody else have to click "mass storage mode" AND pull down the task bar and click "transfer files" to get the internal sd to work as mass storage in windows?
Or do they just have to click "mass storage mode" and that's all?
Thanks
I always had to pull down the menu and manually mount the sd card when using mass storage.
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Definately wasnt the case on my phone (bought mid october, so its quite new) because I got my music on there via mass storage twice before 'hacking' it. I couldn't have done that without knowing about the extra buttons to press. It's good to know that it's just a side effect of the update.zips I've applied, and that I get to keep the phone
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Hey guys,
Recently the screen on my i9000 became faulty and will not load up anything at all. Infact its completely back and seems to have no power running though it all.
Apart from that my phone is working fine, is able to receive calls and messages and functions normally.
Now the problem is I currently have the handset for sale on Ebay due to complete tomorrow.
I still have data on the phone which i really need wiped before selling the phone and initially assumed by flashing a stock ROM via Odin this would wipe all user data also..
I was wrong, after 7 several attempts.. (I did seemingly manage to get the phone into download mode without working screen as Odin opperated as normal without any errors) the phone still responds to emails I send to my account.
I am unable to access the phone on Kies...
I've tried doing a hard reset using the keys during bootup however without working screen I have not managed yet to find the format option successfully.
Is there any other ways that I could wipe the data without a working display?
Are there any options on Odin that I am missing?
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Hey guys,
Recently the screen on my i9000 became faulty and will not load up anything at all. Infact its completely back and seems to have no power running though it all.
Apart from that my phone is working fine, is able to receive calls and messages and functions normally.
Now the problem is I currently have the handset for sale on Ebay due to complete tomorrow.
I still have data on the phone which i really need wiped before selling the phone and initially assumed by flashing a stock ROM via Odin this would wipe all user data also..
I was wrong, after 7 several attempts.. (I did seemingly manage to get the phone into download mode without working screen as Odin opperated as normal without any errors) the phone still responds to emails I send to my account.
I am unable to access the phone on Kies...
I've tried doing a hard reset using the keys during bootup however without working screen I have not managed yet to find the format option successfully.
Is there any other ways that I could wipe the data without a working display?
Are there any options on Odin that I am missing?
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use this to format SD card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709398
xsenman said:
use this to format SD card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709398
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Hi mate,
Thanks for the reply.
Do I need to put the phone into a specific mode for the format utility to function correctly?
As I managed to get the utility to reconise the phone by turning the handset off however whenever I press the format button it states format fail!
Also its weird that under settings it initially shows 2 options;
1st option) whole hard disk
This does not display any size quota on the bottom status bar.
2nd option) F:
The quota shows 996.53GB... as far as I was aware the phone is not that large.. could the utility be picking up my main hard drive hence the reason the format fails each time regardless of fat32 or NTFS?
The device section also has options both called USB Android UMS composit. depending on which i choose the 2nd option under setting becomes either F: or G: both being the same size quota.
Any advice on where I am going wrong?
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Do I need to put the phone into a specific mode for the format utility to function correctly?
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IT can detect, when Phone is OFF or powered ON, best to have it powered on.
evo84 said:
As I managed to get the utility to reconise the phone by turning the handset off however whenever I press the format button it states format fail!
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Ok, remove your External SD card, and check your PC, as to what is the Drive letter of your Internal SD card ..Click My computer> should give you details of removable storage.
evo84 said:
Also its weird that under settings it initially shows 2 options;
1st option) whole hard disk
This does not display any size quota on the bottom status bar.
2nd option) F:
The quota shows 996.53GB... as far as I was aware the phone is not that large.. could the utility be picking up my main hard drive hence the reason the format fails each time regardless of fat32 or NTFS?
The device section also has options both called USB Android UMS composit. depending on which i choose the 2nd option under setting becomes either F: or G: both being the same size quota.
Any advice on where I am going wrong?
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Not to worry about size quota , as it gives the same for any hard drive it detects, its more like the capacity it can handle, the important thing is to format the correct drive, which you can identify by removing you ext sd card as well as, checking your removal storage Drive ID.
If your phone is powered ON, it will give the model of your phone under Device and an option to select its SD card under device
under Drive to format chose the correct SD card , as listed in your PC as removable storage .
Most of all, for proper USB functions, you need sufficient power, so use your PC USB slots at the back
Some time ago I dropped and broke my Samsung Galaxy S, I've since gotten a replacement but there are still some files on the internal SD that I want to recover. I should be able to do this with ADB - but USB debugging doesn't seem to be enabled on device.
I thought entering recovery enables this - but I'm basing this on my cyanogenmod 10 install on my working device, whilst I should have stock 2.3.6 installed on the broken one (this rom specifically).
I believe I have the stock SGS recovery, but I can't say for sure.
Anyone have any clue on what I could do to get usb debugging working either in the OS or in recovery?
depending on what CWM you have installed you can go in mount and storage and there mount USB storage....then it connects the internal SDcard to your pc.
On my windows pc, sometimes the internal sd card mounts to pc only with connecting the phone to it. I am not sure anymore under what circumstances i got this working. Perhaps it was in download mode or in recovery mode....also could be that this was when i only short press the power button when phone is down but USB connected.....and if i remember right it depended also on which driver were installed and that sure kies is not running....but perhaps you give it a try?
Woke up, checked my messages, put it in my pocket. An hour later the front glass is shattered and the touch screen is dead. 
I'm going to make it all stock again so that I can contact Support, but first I need to backup my internal storage.
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1. I can't MTP with the phone on because I have a PIN set up.
2. I can't MTP with TWRP because I can't enable it through the menus. TWRP is touch-only.
3. Mass storage through Philz or CWM only works with ext. storage
Any ideas?
A way to use TWRP through the vol. and power buttons? An MTP script for CWM? Something with adb?
USB OTG cable and old plain PC mouse?
Don't know how well it works but try this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
Hello!
a few days ago i dropped my phone and now only the lower right part of the touch screen works :| (it only has touch functions on the lower right)
my phones out of warranty and i'm probably not going to fix it, the only important thing for me is my data on the internal storage.
when i connect the phone to a computer it asks for the type of connection i want to the PC (charging only,MTP,MSC,MIDI) and because the touch screen doesn't work i can't choose MTP :|
is there anyway to access phones internal storage without choosing MTP mode on the phone?
thanks in advance
Leon5260 said:
Hello!
a few days ago i dropped my phone and now only the lower right part of the touch screen works :| (it only has touch functions on the lower right)
my phones out of warranty and i'm probably not going to fix it, the only important thing for me is my data on the internal storage.
when i connect the phone to a computer it asks for the type of connection i want to the PC (charging only,MTP,MSC,MIDI) and because the touch screen doesn't work i can't choose MTP :|
is there anyway to access phones internal storage without choosing MTP mode on the phone?
thanks in advance
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If you can work out a way to install recovery. Recovery can be managed by volume up/down and the power button as enter. There is a file manager in TWRP, you could copy the files onto ext sd card.
Didgesteve said:
If you can work out a way to install recovery. Recovery can be managed by volume up/down and the power button as enter. There is a file manager in TWRP, you could copy the files onto ext sd card.
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Look,since you 're on 6.0.1 you can't fix it...I'll give you the steps to fix it by downgrading.BEFORE PROCEEDING I MUST TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL MAYBE NEED A MOUSE AND A USB OTG CABLE TO SETUP THE PHONE AFTER DOWNGRADING!
Step 1) download Flashtool and then use Xperifirm(it's built-in) to download a Lollipop firmware,no matter which one,since you won't fix the phone again.
Step 2) Install the drivers for Z3 compact from the Flashtool/drivers and then Install the firmware to your phone using Flashtool,it will guide you.
Step 3) Boot the phone once the firmware installation is done.
Step 4) Connect the usb otg cable on your phone's micro-usb port and then connect the mouse on the otg cable to set-up the Phone.After that connect the Phone to your PC via the usb cable.
Step 5) If the files you want to copy and backup, are on your phone's storage then connect your phone to PC and copy the files you need from your Phone 's Storage,otherwise grab the files from your SD Card.
I hope this helps you!
PS.don't throw your phone to the garbage since it can still be used with a mouse.
kwstas 13 said:
Look,since you 're on 6.0.1 you can't fix it...I'll give you the steps to fix it by downgrading.BEFORE PROCEEDING I MUST TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL MAYBE NEED A MOUSE AND A USB OTG CABLE TO SETUP THE PHONE AFTER DOWNGRADING!
Step 1) download Flashtool and then use Xperifirm(it's built-in) to download a Lollipop firmware,no matter which one,since you won't fix the phone again.
Step 2) Install the drivers for Z3 compact from the Flashtool/drivers and then Install the firmware to your phone using Flashtool,it will guide you.
Step 3) Boot the phone once the firmware installation is done.
Step 4) Connect the usb otg cable on your phone's micro-usb port and then connect the mouse on the otg cable to set-up the Phone.After that connect the Phone to your PC via the usb cable.
Step 5) If the files you want to copy and backup, are on your phone's storage then connect your phone to PC and copy the files you need from your Phone 's Storage,otherwise grab the files from your SD Card.
I hope this helps you!
PS.don't throw your phone to the garbage since it can still be used with a mouse.
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But if you flash with Flashtool I believe it does wipe the internal storage
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But if you flash with Flashtool I believe it does wipe the internal storage
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Oh yes you 're right i forgot that...then the process changes...
You must use otg cable and,using a file manager, move your files from internal storage to your SD card...then you can move your files from your SD card to your PC using a card reader or something...
I'm not sure if flashing without wiping data will cause bootloop or not, so the above method is the safest
kwstas 13 said:
Oh yes you 're right i forgot that...then the process changes...
You must use otg cable and,using a file manager, move your files from internal storage to your SD card...then you can move your files from your SD card to your PC using a card reader or something...
I'm not sure if flashing without wiping data will cause bootloop or not, so the above method is the safest
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The otg cable is very cheap you can find them for less then 10 bucks I had 2 of them and my brother steals them he doesnt even use them like I do but anyways yeah otg cable is the way to go
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use mouse and some file manager that allows wifi copy
Fix for your problem
Leon5260 said:
Hello!
a few days ago i dropped my phone and now only the lower right part of the touch screen works :| (it only has touch functions on the lower right)
my phones out of warranty and i'm probably not going to fix it, the only important thing for me is my data on the internal storage.
when i connect the phone to a computer it asks for the type of connection i want to the PC (charging only,MTP,MSC,MIDI) and because the touch screen doesn't work i can't choose MTP :|
is there anyway to access phones internal storage without choosing MTP mode on the phone?
thanks in advance
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Use a OTG cable , then connect a common mouse ( wired ) and then connect to phone aswell , so you can use the mouse inside ur phone without using touchscreen. hope it helps