How To Use Your Phone With Broken Screen Pt.3: USB-C Display Port

[@SmartDepot]

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[@MarcelousTV]

You are a legend! Going the extra mile and providing high quality, vetted, links to inexpensive options of adapters that have an instant use case and somehow still managing to get a cut off the backend at no expense to your viewers….that’s why you are a legend. Respect! I love the way you think!

[@SienaGrad]

Can you explain more? My 3 in 1 adapter recognizes the keyboard but not the mouse or HDMI. I have a working Cricket Dream 5G, recognizes keyboard not mouse or HDMI. And a black screen Samsung Galaxy A20, and a black screen Motorola XT2093DL not recognizing the display so I don't know if it recognizes keyboard/mouse

[@VinWest]

Which of the adapters should I get for a Samsung note 9?

[@SmartDepot]

Unfortunately, only Samsung S and Note Series from S8 and above can do USB-C display out via HDMI

[@cwatson42785]

​@@SmartDepot hello will this work for a Samsung s21+? I have a broken screen and it's working but just black and can't see anything. Would that device work for me as well? I really appreciate the help!

[@davidcarey3092]

This worked. The Phone store said there was no way for me to transfer the contents of the phone if the screen was broken. I know there had to be a way. After watching this I ran out an purchase a USB-C to HDMI, 2 USB 3.0, Ethernet, SD Card Slot, and 1 USB-C charging port. Plugged it in and after some fiddling to get the screen to unlock i got it to work!!!!. Genius!!

[@SmartDepot]

Wow! What device did you use it on?

[@johnmenard6864]

After what kind of fiddeling?had to spend 40 bucks on this kinda of cable port and get a whole lot of nothing . Like I can get my working phone to unlock no idea what the broken screen one is doing other than getting power cause when I plug it in it beeps like it's charging. Either phone doesn't get display onto a Monitor though

[@rattlingduck8454]

@@johnmenard6864 you have to unlock your phone before it will display on your monitor, meaning you have to type in your password on a black/broken screen unfortunately.

[@rajtako]

Many thanks! This video helped me to get into a phone with a broken screen :)

[@SmartDepot]

So good to hear. Thank you!

[@SmartDepot]

And thanks for the super thanks. Let me put it on record that You Marek S. is the first viewer to give Smart Depot Tech super thanks. 👏👏👏😍😍😍

[@amyjones8820]

How do I show the phone on my laptop screen ?

[@amyjones8820]

I have a broken screen on Samsung S8 . I need to mirror the screen to a laptop and understand I need a usb c to usb mouse but will that just automatically show the screen on the laptop

[@michellemyers6960]

Thank you soooooooo much!!! Your video save soon many memories of my baby boy I was afraid I lost forever! I was literally in tears before I found your video. You are a life saver!!

[@SmartDepot]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. This is the fuel that gives us energy to keep making evergreen tech videos

[@skycashmere6569]

Amazing i never ever seen a KZbinrs like you... I am fallen in love with your content amazing you saved my money to change screen my data was important but my mobile was cheap and this adapter is more cheap than mobile panel... Thank you so much ❤

[@virtueisdead6673]

Exactly!! same here, changing the screen to access it, turn debugging on and get my data would cost so much money here. true lifesaver

[@starstenaal527]

Thanks man, this is amazing. To anyone who has trouble setting up the HDMI connection, for some reason it did not work when I tried to do it with my monitor, but it worked when trying it on my Smart TV, so this might be something to consider if you have problems.

[@SmartDepot]

True! I used Samsung Samsung TV (Not Smart TV) for the display and had no issues. I'll like to test that aspect of monitor soon

[@LionelMessiEditz]

@@SmartDepot how do u connec the phone with the monitor

[@LionelMessiEditz]

at the first time when the screen is not visible

[@IMPCGaming]

When I connect to my monitor I get my phone screen but the screen goes blank when I lift the screen to the pattern unlock.

[@krishanu6354]

@@SmartDepot did that above method worked ?

[@PurpleCh4lk]

Holy hell, I have almost 4000 photos on my phone and I just cracked it's screen. You might be the miracle I so badly needed!

[@IsaacHumo]

So... Did it worked? It ain't workin' on my phone

[@IsaacHumo]

it didn't work

[@SmartDepot]

@IsaacCigar You asked, you answered?

[@MarcelousTV]

My dude!….Glad I found your channel. I’m somewhat of a tech Guru myself and I can say you do a really great job, getting to the point, not over explaining, and delivering content the people need. Hats off to you brother. I have a feeling we’ll be trading tips before long. I’ve always used IOS devices and have very little practical knowledge of the extendability and extra features of Android devices. I learned 3 very cool things from this video and wanted to say thank you! Subbed!

[@SmartDepot]

Thank you so much 💕 it is comments like this that give me the strength to continue making videos. Thanks once again for the sub. I'll keep making more videos

[@FeelFree2FeelFree]

He literslly did the oposite of what ur saying. He litterally showed some adapter (zero explanation of where, what, how, you know the reasons to watch this fing video) then cuts yo it hooked up and working. I dont knlw whos dumber you or him. Like your words are a satire right? If so my bad. If not im killing myself rn bc i dont want to live with yall. Peace

[@NaughtyBlonde]

@@SmartDepot Yes thank you so very much for taking the time to help us out here your wonderful and please keep posting info your very smart. I found a new friend to subscribe to!!!!😉😉🙃

[@donna5790]

Hello question am I only able to get pictures and data or can I also read my texts thank you

[@MarioPolovic-xe1bb]

You restored my shattered hope in humans. Good bless you. And have many productive, extraordinary videos.

[@SmartDepot]

Thank you so much

[@TS-zk3ir]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. Lifesaver. Worked for my Galaxy Flip 4.

[@Paradoxmedia7]

So I tried your method today and for me when I plugged in to my monitor I had the lock show up and pressing ESC or ENTER did not bring up PIN keyboard. So I tried simply typing my passcode anyway using physical keyboard and it unlocked it without any problem! Im commenting this for anyone who was also stuck at the unlocking part. Thanks for you tutorial (Edit: Also the spacebar button seems to help entering the phone if others don't work)

[@SmartDepot]

Thanks for your contribution... 👍

[@baijus63]

I have fingerprint lock followed by pattern lock of fingerprint fails. I cant go beyond the screen of a padlock and time showing up on the monitor. Samsung S10. Pls assist.

[@dev-4525]

​@@baijus63have you managed to make it work?

[@krishnaSagar69]

Thanks for the update man. I’m gonna try it now!

[@jokn-p7d]

Did you have usb debugging mode turned on ?

[@bryanweidner171]

Thanks for this video. It worked out well. Got all my old photos and videos off my phone. I actually connected a flash drive into the USB port on the adapter.

[@SmartDepot]

That's genius... 😂 Thought about it though but cloud storage was the safer option for me

[@uurhelo]

didnt even needed to watch the video right after you mentioned the hub and me realizing i have one for my macbook already, thank u for the reminder bless u😂🙏

[@SmartDepot]

Please come back amd watch the video to the end, click on the like button and subscribe...😀

[@btwo2]

Thanks a lot!! Even thoug my A30 didn't support OTG i could use the USB-C Display Port, an old keyboard, a Chromecast and an app called Easy Screen to copy the old files!! This was the only solution i could execute

[@SienaGrad]

Can you explain more? My 3 in 1 adapter recognizes the keyboard but not the mouse or HDMI. I have a working Cricket Dream 5G, recognizes keyboard not mouse or HDMI. And a black screen Samsung Galaxy A20, and a black screen Motorola XT2093DL not recognizing the display so I don't know if it recognizes keyboard/mouse

[@NaughtyBlonde]

So did that end up working for you?

[@ChrissyRogers-cl5sf]

So all I see is the lock icon and time flashing on and off on the monitor. It doesn't give me the option to draw the pattern to get into the phone. Any help? One plus 7t.

[@SmartDepot]

Are you using the type of adapter that I use? Connect a keyboard and click on esc, space bar, delete, ctrl + esc, or ctrl+Alt+esc and you will see the option to put in password or pattern. If it is pattern, plug in mouse 🖱

[@ChrissyRogers-cl5sf]

@@SmartDepot Yes I am. Those buttons don't do anything. I have tried mouse... using a working phone I confirmed the mouse cursor shows on the phone but not the external display which just shows a lock icon still. This tells me I'm going to have to guess the lock pattern location and see if that is even possible as the screen is completely done. On reboot the external display flashes the phone provider for a moment then goes to only showing their lock icon... it isn't allowing the external display to mirror the lock screen for entering a pattern. Any ideas?

[@dj_bjay]

Hi, is there a video clearly showing the connection setup or detailed steps of all the connection. Thank you.

[@SmartDepot]

Maybe I should make one if this one is not clear enough

[@davidlarocc2922]

Thanks for the video, you are an awesome Creator! My question is: it works the same even if the screen move on its own without touching it?

[@kikabun]

Love your t-shirt. Best advice

[@SmartDepot]

Thank you!

[@ChristineLee-nv4bk]

Hi there, I have an Oppo Reno 2z which is completely smashed, the screen has mostly come away from the rest of the phone, so I have no touch ability at all and cannot see what's happening on the phone at all. I hear noises so I know it's on and 'there'. I tried connecting my phone to the computer monitor (AOC) and i just get 'no signal' I tried on the smart tv (tcl) and 'no signal' I have a cheap 3 Port USB-C to HDMI Adaptor from kmart is this the problem?

[@lazlar14]

Unfortunately your oppo phone model doesn't have MHL (Mobile Link High Definition chip)

[@JonellAlvi]

I really wanted this to work on my Pixel 5a, but no luck. Tried with my portable monitor, regular monitor, and TV. My Pixel 5a screen is completely black, but still makes haptic actions for instance when you plug it in to charge, or when you press the power button. When it still had the sim card in it, it would ring if I called it. I bought a Hub as you suggested, and I have a couple of HDMI cables as well as USB-C video cables, but I couldn't get any of it to work. I know I had developer options turned on but I don't think I had USB transfer selected, although there is a strong possibility I did. Probably the phone is just hosed. It was worth a try!

[@SmartDepot]

It won't work in any Pixel A series. Google even disabled display output for some of their Flagship pixel. It's quite unfortunate but your best option is to replace the screen.

[@georgikopchev1739]

Same case, don't worked on p40 lite. Again having dev options on, but not the usb transfer.

[@dilshanprabath2784]

@@SmartDepot samsung mseries too?

[@cicadasrule]

I ordered a few things to hopefully recover important photos of my cat that passed away a few months ago, I never backed up my photos I really hope this helps I will update later today

[@SmartDepot]

Hopefully it helps

[@cicadasrule]

@@SmartDepot hello, I am trying this with monitor and keyboard and usb c hub with a Cricket samsung a11, it's not working my screen display and screen touch don't work but when I plug into monitor with hdmi I get a "no signal (is it on?)" Message on monitor I have internet and phone service on my phone, is this not possible with Cricket samsung a11

[@SmartDepot]

It won't work on Samsung a11 unfortunately. The USB display output function works on mostly Samsung Flagships

[@cicadasrule]

@@SmartDepot 😔 I see, well I appreciate your knowledge and time to reply I will remain subscribed as you have lots of useful videos thank you

[@mathewbaldwin5277]

Wow just realized when you unlocked your broken phone, it's the same unlock pattern as I have!. (7)

[@lentisas]

Very useful. Thanks very much. I appreciate your content

[@SmartDepot]

Thanks for the feedback! 😍👍

[@virtueisdead6673]

True lifesaver, I have not tried it yet, will be back later today once I have found the adapter. Thank you sososo much (best tutorial out there, truly), quick qeustion as I have seen others ask; Does anyone know if this would work with a Galaxy A50?

[@XxRRxX-qg8cl]

is there any way to do this with micro USB?

[@aliceoluwafunmi8905]

Sorry sir does the phone need to be able to support OTG

[@aymaanmemon9580]

Hey my rog phone 2 turns on properly and i can feel the keyboard vibration however there is no display on the phone. Will this method work?

[@SmartDepot]

Yes, ROG 2 has display out function. You can check out the adapter from the pin message if you can't find it in local stores

[@aymaanmemon9580]

@@SmartDepot alr can i connect the phone with my laptop using hdmi cable and they usb c to hdmi? Also do i need to get mouse and keyboard differently or if i connect it with my laptop i can easilt use it?

[@SmartDepot]

Your laptop hdmi port is not for input so, you can't connect it. You need a monitor or TV for that. And you'll need to connect USB Mouse and/or keyboard depending on your need

[@aymaanmemon9580]

@@SmartDepot alr man thanks

[@tebogothema1405]

thank you for this helpful tip. i have a blacked out screen on a samsung galaxy A31 i want to know if this device will be compatible before i purchase, also the part where u connect a type C cable is that a charger

[@SmartDepot]

Unfortunately, A31 doesn't have USB-C port display output so won't work on that device. The USB C port on the adapter can be used for charging or USB connection. Once connected to charger, it triggers Samsung Dex

[@Kevinamestoy]

Hey great video. Unfortunately im having some troubles, Once i connect everything, the p20 pro, USB OTG hub keyboard and mouse to the monitor I get a black screen like my phone which the screen and digitizer doesn't work, my monitor however recognizes something is plugged in but its just a black screen. ive tried typing in my passcode but nothing. I tried with my current new phone and it all works mind you I still get a black screen until i unlock my phone then it screen mirrors. Is my phone a lost cause or is there some tip or something i might of overseen or made a mistake with. thanks in advance.

[@SmartDepot]

Android versions higher than Android 9 will likely give such problem. Try pressing Ctr + esc key or try Alt + Ctr + Del and see if anything happens

[@Kevinamestoy]

I Just tried that and nothing unfortunately. the phone vibrated and i tried clicking on the mouse randomly and I hit something to prompt a voice saying "Youll have to exit airplane mode to do that." My monitor light is green though so it recognizes it and the mouse works for sure. I tried with my P30 pro and everything works.@@SmartDepot

[@MrShagniksaha]

How did you project the phone screen to the monitor ?

[@stannisthemannis8694]

did you ever figure it out?

[@Durttar695]

MrShagniksaha: did you ever get a reply. Perhaps other people thought your question was a joke. IDK. IMO the video could have been a little better, but I believe that he said that he was going to make a video showing how he connected the cables. The secret is that all flat-screen Televisions/monitors have at least 1 HDMI-in, port. That simply means that with an HDMI cable, you can plug any device with HDMI-out, into the TV. The trick is that smartphones don't have HDMI-out. Hence, the HDMI adapter. Simply plug the adapter into your phone, connect the adapter to your Monitor/TV and you will see your phone on your TV/Monitor. Basically, you are sharing your screen, but assuming that you have configured your USB-C port properly, it is a very simple, automated process. Like 1, 2, 3, 4 fast... 😂😂😂 I hope that this helps someone, if not you.

[@EricCarter0]

@@Durttar695 I have an older TV, but it is smart. when i trun on Nintendo console (HDMI) it figures it out.... but for some reason its not figuring out the phone. if i restart both devices i can get it to say "retrieving data" before switching to "no signal" but then it stays on "no signal" despite having an unlocked phone plugged it the correct HDMI port

[@rookie6159]

*what uve done in 3 :36 im not able to do it with my vivo phone*

[@SmartDepot]

Vivo doesn't support USB-C display port output even in most of their recent Flagship phones

[@snickeringpigeon4370]

Sorry, I don't understand: why do I need the adapter? Can't I just connect my phone directly to the hub?

[@derekbenoit3657]

Hey! Will this work with the Samsung Galaxy A51? I tried to mirror the screen with the same adaptor and it did not work. I tried to do it with a laptop.

[@datdus5524]

Heey! When I connect my phone I get a lock with the time on it. Any idea how to get past that screen?

[@dumitrufechete9008]

I know it might be late but i have a question if you can amswer it i would be glad the question is this: My phone got a few raindrops on screen and the screen is black i cant see anything only the display is black the notifications are working and even people called on it the touchscreen is also working but can i connect my phone screen to a monitor so i can see the screen to recover an gmail that i can only acces from the broken phone only? Thanks.

[@rustamrai4586]

good job matey:)

[@3357301]

Hello, dont know if you already answered this. But when I conmect my phone. The time with a lock appears on my monitor.

[@SmartDepot]

I've answered this many times. If you are using the type of Adapter I used (links in video description) you can connect a keyboard and hit either enter, esc, Alt+Ctrl+Del, or tab button to get the Lockscreen unlock option or use a mouse to double click, right click or drag

[@devomk]

Iv take 2 hubs, the mouse don't work. I ordered mouse with cable, still don't work. But i can see the phone lockscreen from the phone on tv

[@SmartDepot]

What device and OS version? From Android 10 and above, Google added some restrictions to 3rd party accessories access via ALT mode. Let me know what Android version and device model

[@devomk]

@@SmartDepot Its Huawei Mate 10 pro i think, i ordered another HUB, similar like yours

[@SmartDepot]

Mine is for Samsung. You need to find the one compatible with Huawei especially mate 10pro

[@matteoalpi1224]

I have a samsung a530f but through the otg cable I can't get the mouse to work because the debug is not active how can I solve?

[@stevekhayat4179]

i have a broken screen. the phone connects via HDMI to TV, but not the computer screen ( all in 1 desktop lenovo). on TV, unable to unlock.

[@crystalmorrison3960]

I can't see how you hooked everything up. how do you hook up the mouse? you said you needed a hub but you didn't explain how to hook up that or what hooks up to the plug coming from the phone, please help

[@SmartDepot]

Let me start by asking what's your device model and OS version? The adapter can be found in the video description if you don't already have it. USB hub means USB splitter that allows you to connect two devices like mouse 🖱 and keyboard simultaneously as the adapter has one USB A port.

[@meganhall1101]

I have the hub and have it plugged into my.phone, with the mouse plugged in as well, but how do i get my phone to the computer screen? What cord to i need

[@SmartDepot]

HDMI chord. The screen must also have HDMI input for that to work

[@jawaharprasaanthc4844]

Pretty cool video.✌️

[@lunacolt22]

Hi! I know this is a pretty old video, but I was wondering if this would for a Samsung a13? Thank you!

[@SmartDepot]

Won't work on Any Samsung A series. S & Note series from S8 and newer and any other Samsung tablet that is DEX compatible

[@ranjocaba]

Hi there! Any way to use a bluetooth keyboard which wasn't previously paired with the broken phone?

[@juergenwaldvogelrealty]

you never showed the how you connected all the necesary connectors into the adapter. Can you tell me what goes where?

[@SmartDepot]

Connect USB-C to HDMI output adapter (links in the description if you want to get the one I used.) connect the USB-C side to phone, connect HDMI side to a display and connect mouse 🖱 or keyboard to the USB A input of the adapter

[@simkiller00]

Hello, I have on Oppo Find X5 that got water, and black screen, but still works (PC detectes it, car etc...) but I don't have usb debugging on. I got a device similar to yours on amazon, UGREEN Revodok Hub USB C HDMI 4K, when I plug it on a PC monitor or TV it works but displays date and time, and I cannot put the lock pattern, it seems to display it on the phone rather than the monitor. Any ideas that could help ? thank you

[@SmartDepot]

Check out the type of the adapters in the description. They have an option for additional USB port. Since it is a pattern, plugin a mouse 🖱 and try dragging along the pattern

[@simkiller00]

@@SmartDepot thanks for the quick reply. I did put the keyboard and mouse, but it doesn't duplicate the screen like in your video, in the tv it shows date and time with a lock, and the mouse doesn't go to that screen

[@ikjotghai6038]

Need some help here. I have the same adapter I connect all the cables but my phone screen does not show on my monitor or my tv I just get an "out of range" message or "no signal" message. My phone is black screened and I really need to transfer my files. I have a Huawei p20 pro

[@SmartDepot]

I think it could be an adapter issue because there are some adapters made specifically for Huawei. See links in the video description

[@baijus63]

Kindly help in getting the phone to be unlocked. Samsung S10. It shows up on the monitor after using the USB-C to HDMI adapter but not able to unlock. I have fingerprint lock and pattern as backup. Kindly help.

[@canadiantomcat]

I have A52 and samsung multiport adapter and it does not work, does the USB-C support sending video over the adapter to a PC monitor?

[@SmartDepot]

USB-C display port output function is only available on Note and Series starting from Samsung Galaxy S8 and above

[@canadiantomcat]

@@SmartDepotI have A52 with broken display (not cracked, it is just black) and I need some way to mirror what's on the phone to a monitor. Do you know of some way?

[@SmartDepot]

If you didn't turn on USB debugging to your PC ans selected always allow this PC before the screen was broken, there's no other way around

[@TechOverWatch]

This tip will come in handy one day.

[@SmartDepot]

A life saver trick... 😂 Thanks for viewing boss!

[@stephaniehowton9013]

hello, hopefully you will see this are someone will and be able to help me. My phone screen is broken and i need to access my pictures. i have went and brought all of the products needed to follow you, however nothing is happening on my computer. Can you do a step by step process? what cord goes when in the computer and the the adapter? Nothing that i have is working.....

[@SmartDepot]

What's your device model?

[@stephaniehowton9013]

@@SmartDepot a Samsung A52. It was dropped and the phone still works, but we can't see the screen

[@juergenwaldvogelrealty]

here's another question. I was able to hook up the phone to a monitor. I'm able to get to the clock with the lock icon page to appear on the monitor. The mouse moves on the screen but I am not able to get to the lock pattern page. How can I get to that page?

[@SmartDepot]

You need to use an adapter to connect mouse and keyboard then tap of the esc or control button to give you the option to draw your pattern and then use the mouse to drag along your pattern

[@juergenwaldvogelrealty]

@@SmartDepot unfortunately still nothing. I bought another adapter for both keyboard and mouse...pressed esc, and still can't get pass the clock with lock icon screen 😞

[@FlameKaiser_1]

Is that something like plug-and-play, like just connect the phone and boom, it'll diplay the screen already, or it requires some additional permission/confirmation from the android phone before being able to display it?...'cause my phone's screen is broken (working touch but no display), and i wasn't able to turn on usb debugging and file transfer... I'm looking for a way see what's on it's screen. Hope that you could help me. TIA

[@SmartDepot]

Display Port output is plug and play but many Android devices don't have the feature enabled

[@lucyv.391]

@@SmartDepot Does Galaxy S9+ have that feature enabled?

[@SmartDepot]

Sure! From S8 and above in the Samsung S series has it.

[@ntsoakiramaboya5339]

@smart deport. i am using Samsung A12 the screen is broken and i also bought the USB-C display port but its not working when i connect it to the screen. i want to enable debugging.

[@SmartDepot]

Samsung A12 doesn't have Display port functionality. If you didn't turn on USB Debugging before now it will be very difficult to do now with broken screen

[@silverace08]

amazing trick thank you brotha!

[@SmartDepot]

You are welcome 🥰

[@relaxingnature2617]

Awesome .. thanks for the information

[@SmartDepot]

👍

[@lotus_kun09]

does the device need to have HDMI Alt Mode? i've been confused withType C - HDMI cable and HDMi adapter, some says u can use adapter if your device does not support Alt Mode as long you have OTG support even with out hdmi alt mode. is that correct?

[@SmartDepot]

Haha, you seem to be the only person who have commented about ALT mode. Impressive! The truth is, Every Android phone with USB-C v3.1 should have ALT mode but some Android OEMs don't apply it or some even disable it to avoid extra cost and license fees. All Samsung flagship from S8/Note 8 and newer has this feature. Let me know the device you have to check if it has this function

[@lotus_kun09]

@SmartDepot thanks for the notice! my Device was actually Tecno pova 4 pro, I've been trying to find ways so i can try to fix it or just like cast it on a monitor so I can transfer my files, I bought this HDMI To type C cable Unfortunately it doesn't work and some people suggested getting an adapter or something. btw i dunno if my device is even known much cause I only see the least video about this one. edit: it was on redit some guys I can try a UsB hub or adaptor ifmy device doesn't support alt mode, but those things are actually kind of rare here at my place and at most just some unbranded and untested products.

[@SmartDepot]

@lotus_kun2536 No way USB ALT mode will work on Any Tecno device. I don't think there's any Tecno device that is using USB-C v3.1 not to talk about ALT mode. That's how most Android Chinese OEMS cut cost or cut corners

[@dr.jasimesonnypsyd3681]

Hello. Can u please help me. My phone screen is black.. but all my calls and notifications are coming in... how can I get access to my

[@dkn822]

Would this work for a Huaweii Mate 20 Pro? Thanks for all the info.

[@SmartDepot]

Yes! It will work

[@Techt0]

Hello, i know this method dose not work for realme phones, however is there any way or another method i can use to view and operated my realme 6 with a broken screen and usb debugging not enabled, or another way to atleast access my files within the phone. Your help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

[@SmartDepot]

If USB debugging was turned on before the screen was broken and you selected the option to always trust this computer then you can use apps like Vysor and others to view your phone on the computer that was trusted by the phone, else, only option is to replace the screen

[@begundal0079]

Bro, mine has a broken screen and after flashing, maybe it hasn't gone to the home screen, can it connect to the Samsung Dex or not?

[@LifeMyWay007]

What about connecting to a Touchscreen TV/Monitor? Will the Screen Touchscreen work to control the phone, or just work as a normal display as in this video?

[@SmartDepot]

Touchscreen display might work but I don't have touchscreen display and I didn't test it out myself

[@Mohammed-CNT]

Does it works with honor 7x ? Micro usb Is there a way to unlock the phone or access the photos. My phone works even the alarm goes off every morning but the screen is black

[@rodeliaandre-e3503]

For samsung S8 does it need to debug before conting to hdmi?

[@SSSS-v7x]

Can i still try this method if my phone was restarted? I can't see anything on my screen, it just turned green out of nowhere, just by turning on my phone after i charged it and then this happened. By the way my phone is a s20 plus. Also is it possible to backup my phone this way?

[@gabrieleanastasia3508]

I got S10 but i see only the clock screen there is nothing more to do?

[@baijus63]

Same here. Need to get past the padlock

[@kellykennedy3091]

My phone was broken a couple days ago and I need to get my data and tax forms from my drive. Any advice because I have been told that because my data contains copyright licensing files that I would a lawyer to access the portal with my phone??

[@SmartDepot]

What's your device model?

[@kellykennedy3091]

@@SmartDepot It's a Samsung Galaxy A13 5g Custom version. I have been a part of the Bitcoin movement, but have also published many apps.

[@kellykennedy3091]

The device and account I am using is my sister's, My account is on Facebook is the biggest one in the world. podcast and Reviews is 1 of them and Cryptonight is another.

[@paintboxskits]

Please does this support Samsung A70?

[@sebasco4329]

Hello sir, do you need to connect this to a computer monitor or a TV?

[@SmartDepot]

Any display that recieves HDMI Input

[@sebasco4329]

@@SmartDepotdoes Samsung tv work best?

[@wanb2]

How do I view my screen without debugging. Samsung A51. I have an adaptor but cant get the image it the tv or laptop. the phone can hard restart but does not go past the Samsung Logo

[@SmartDepot]

Adapter won't work on any A series. Only S and Note series > Samsung S8

[@odinakaObioha]

Hello please does this work on iPhones too?

[@SmartDepot]

It was working by default until iOS 13 when Apple turned it off by default. You'd have to go to settings to turn it on.

[@andromeda8597]

Hello Mister. Will it work with LG k10 2017? Or by any similar method? My screen is totally broken, can't see anything just color stripes, so is there any method to connect the mouse into it and cast the screen into laptop?

[@SmartDepot]

So sorry 🙏 I haven't replied you. This method won't work on LG K10

[@1969MARKETING]

so what are you connecting? the mouse/keyboard and monitor?

[@CoelienMackriel]

Hi, does this adapter works on samsung galaxy A32 4g

[@SmartDepot]

Unfortunately, no it doesn't. Only Series and Note series starting from S8 and newer Samsung Flagship

[@snowlight950]

Hello! Thanks for explaining the issue nicely in the video but before I buy the parts I need to do this, I want to ask if this will work on Redmi Note 7 Pro ? I have a complete black screen after a water damage but it still work and I can receive calls too (by memory I swipe on screen). I have a lot of files in my internal storage and i don't want to loose them.

[@SmartDepot]

Won't work on Redmi Note 7 pro unfortunately

[@snowlight950]

@@SmartDepot sad then, do you have any idea how can I recover my data then ? like the internal storage everything works but I cannot see the display (after all I need that to know what I'm clicking to set usb to file transfer)

[@SmartDepot]

If you can blindly set USB to file transfer then you can copy some files. The only other option would be if you had set USB debugging and (always) allow on this system. That way you can install apps like Vysor or Scrcpy to see everything in your phone

[@DanieleFisichella]

I have a Redmi Note 7 and I'm desperate!

[@thishanthivakar4929]

Does any of the product support for Google Pixel 5a 5G?? Please let me know anyone. My mobile's screen is completely gone and I need a solution to get backed up.

[@ZAZADADI-j9p]

hi dear hope you are fine dear can you help me with lenovo mobile broken screen is this item support lenovo mobile

[@PandajUnes]

monitor works fine. USB mouse doesn't register however :( any suggestions?

[@davidw.1457]

Hi! Is there any way to do this with a Galaxy S7 that has a mini usb port? Thank you!

[@SmartDepot]

Not this method. This method started from Galaxy S8 series. There use to be a High-Definition Link adapter that can bring out display output from Samsung Flagships older than S8 but it requires you to have the HDL app set up prehand. So, that won't be helpful to a broken screen

[@canadianglorydancing]

I followed your instructions. Plugged my samsung into usb adapter port. Plugged the adapter into my laptop. Also have th4e hdmi cable plugged into the usb adapter and computer. I CANNOT GET MY PHONE SCREEN TO SHOW UP ON MY LAPTOP MONITOR!! what am I doing wrong

[@SmartDepot]

What Samsung device device are you using?

[@mattj8995]

​@@SmartDepot I'm having the same problem with galaxy a10

[@omonaijaj]

@@mattj8995 And me with my Galaxy A51

[@DarinHarriman]

Hi Smart Depot Tech I Have a Samsung Galaxy S10 I Bought The Adapter You Used In Your Video And Tryed It All It Shows On My Tv Screen From My Broken Phone Is The Time And a Paddle Lock I Pushed Escape And Nothing Works I Have Tryed Wired Mouse and Keyboard And Usb Keyboard And Mouse Also Does This Adapter Work For The Samsung Galaxy S10 Maybe There Is Another Way Of Getting My Pictures Of My Phone Thanks

[@SmartDepot]

What Android version is the S10 on? I heard that Samsung put a restriction to HDMI out in some of their devices from either Android 10 or 11. Did you try placing finger on the fingerprint sensor or drag the mouse down to up the screen

[@HussamIMAM]

My phone, Samsung s8, has a broken, non-functional screen and it has been switched off. Your method does not work in this case because the OS does not start in the first place to allow the phone screen to be mirrored on the laptop screen and for the mouse to work on the phone. Any ideas? Thanks

[@Durttar695]

Salaam, brother, did you ever get a reply. What does "switched off" mean exactly? If the phone is just powered off, the method will work. Even with a damaged, unusable screen. Actually, that's the point of the video; to help people who's phone screen is black, but still wish to use the phone. Make a wired connection with your TV/MONITOR and mirror your phone screen. No BT, etcetera required. Hope that this helps, Friend.

[@Bomerr43]

Would this work for huawei honor 20e? :/ this phone doesnt have a usb c charge but the old charger port for android. If not, is there any other way.. if screen is unusably broken?

[@ahmedelsharqawi3801]

when you connect the HDMI cable the phone connects automaticly ! or need to make pattern on screen because my whole screen are damage no touch there

[@SmartDepot]

It will still require lock screen to be unlocked. If you used PIN then connect a keyboard to the adapter (check video description) if you used pattern then connect a mouse

[@mattkhiav]

did not work with Pixel 6 pro. any idea highly appreciated

[@SmartDepot]

I think Google disabled it for Pixel 6 series. The other thing that could work is USB debugging mirror but you had to give the permission while the screen was still okay

[@mattkhiav]

@@SmartDepot Thank you but it does not work with pixel 3 also (the screen is not broken .... just tested it)

[@leonardobesson5137]

It is not working neither on smart tv nor on normal tv and pc: the hdmi connection is not detected. I don't have usb debugging activated and the hub is fresh new. Is there anything I can do?

[@leonardobesson5137]

and my phone is a Wiko Power U30 (I specify that 'cause I saw most of the methods only work for samsung)

[@SmartDepot]

This method works for other Android devices that used a) USB-C v3.1 or more b) USB port display mode (ALT mode) is activated by the OEM.

[@hanslim4031]

I don't have a monitor, Would this work with a mac book air?

[@SmartDepot]

With a video capture card and a software like OBS - YES

[@danielleosei-boateng5314]

I have a Samsung Galaxy A70 phone that fell and has a black screen. The phone is still working as I can hear my alarms and my text messages which is still coming through. I purchased the Usb-C to HDMI cable and connected it to my Tv. My Tv states no signal. I tested my hdmi cable to see if it works. I connected my laptop to the Tv (using the hdmi to hdmi cable) and the laptop screen displayed. Any suggestions to how to get my phone screen to display would be very much appreciate please.

[@SmartDepot]

Unfortunately, Samsung A series doesn't support USB-C display port output. Only Note and S series supports it starting from S8 series and newer

[@danielleosei-boateng5314]

@@SmartDepot Okay, is there any other options for me to try? For example OTG connector?

[@EdgeTM]

will this work with samsung galaxy a52? I have the adapter, but It doesn't work so I don't know if the issue is with the phone or with monitor I'm using

[@SmartDepot]

Unfortunately, it won't work in any Samsung A series device. They kept the USB-C display port output for the S series and Note series

[@EdgeTM]

@@SmartDepot do you perhaps have any other tips on how I could unlock the phone or am I screwed?

[@SmartDepot]

No other tricks for that from me as A52 doesn't support USB-C display port output. You are not screwed at all, A52 is a good phone and you can give it a screen replacement

[@Paradoxmedia7]

Im planning to try this on my samsung galaxy s20 fe soon, the screen is black and not responsive. I will have to use mouse and keyboard to unlock PIN and use smart switch to transfer data to a new s20. Do you think it will work? im a little worried I won't be able to unlock my phone. Some youtubers say there is a security function where you cant see anything in monitor until you have unlocked

[@SmartDepot]

I am not sure FE Samsung phones has USB-C display port output function or DEX so not sure it will work

[@Paradoxmedia7]

​@@SmartDepotIt worked! I used the keyboard to type in my PIN and it unlocked!

[@daygoor]

@@Paradoxmedia7 Hi .. I am having the same problem and i connected my galaxy s20 to hdmi and mouse. I can see the screen but the mouse does not move so I can't unlock it! I tried with a keyboard, but also could not use the keyboard too. Can you explain how you did it with your galaxy please? for your information i am use a pattern to unlock my phone.

[@baijus63]

Same here. Trying to unlock but the mouse or keyboard wont input anything on the screen. I have finger print lock and pattern as back up. Samaung S10. Kindly help.

[@Paradoxmedia7]

@@daygoor Hey I simply tried typing the passcode using the Numpad blindly. It only worked because it was 4 digit numbers I don't know about patterns unfortunately

[@Butterfly_99021]

hello, this video is very good and im wondering f this will work with my iphone 13 promax. the screen is blacked out but i can still hear when i get emails, calls, ect. any advice you have would be fantastic!

[@odinakaObioha]

Hello Please I want to confirm did it ever work? Cause I have same issue with my iPhone …. Does it work on iPhone?

[@LentakyuctikUctik]

So, i dont need enable usb debuging in developer settings ?, Because i have broken phone and i dont know should I buy a new display.

[@SmartDepot]

What's your device model and OS version?

[@LentakyuctikUctik]

@@SmartDepot motorola edge 30 ultra, i dont know the os version

[@TheCannibalSamurai]

Does this work with Huawei tablets? and, Is it necessary to have a program installed on the computer?

[@SmartDepot]

It depends on the tablet if it has display output function. I am sure of Huawei Flagships from mate 20 and newer

[@caitlinmac9538]

How do i transfer everything from my broken phone that i cant see the screen. If i dony have a computer or desktop to mirror it onto?

[@irfansyamil8387]

Good explanation. I understand everything. But may I ask something? if I don't have extra monitor and only laptop, if I connected my phone to laptop using HDMI, how to transfer the files from phone into the laptop if the screen occupied by the phone screen?

[@SmartDepot]

Good question if i get you correctly, if you can open the screen and click on it or enter commands with keyboard, thrn you can dend the files to the cloud or transfer with xender or other file transfer apps

[@krishanu6354]

I have Motorola g 7 power screen got broken will adapter method work for my device what i will do i will put my usb c of motorola into adapter and other end I will put HDMI cable into mac book i hope it will show display without showing configuration usb options or will software method work for data transfer 100 % ? please reply i m too stressed for my mobile data

[@SmartDepot]

This method won't work on Moto G7 power because the device uses USB-C v2.0

[@krishanu6354]

@@SmartDepot then how can i do recovery method and display in monitor like you ? please say any proper method that i want to recover my sms from broken phone what i need put sim in old phone then do whatever method for display then i will backup my phone and download smart switch then transfer data

[@SmartDepot]

What's your device model and OS version?

[@tauntonlad]

Could you tell me if this will work for a Xiaomi Mi 10 T Lite please

[@SmartDepot]

It won't unfortunately. That's one of the major areas Xiaomi cuts corners. Much more unfortunate is that Mi 12 Ultra came with USB-C v2.0 which is hardware limited to USB ALT mode

[@JulianaAcosta]

Hi, so I bought the products needed. It wasn't until after hours of attempting this and getting no result, I looked up and found out that Samsung Galaxy A13 does not mirror. Do you have any solutions for Samsung Galaxy A13 with a completely broken screen? Thank you so much.

[@SmartDepot]

So sorry about the stress you had to go through. If you didn't turn on USB debugging be for your A13 screen was broken, the only option you have now is to fix the screen

[@JulianaAcosta]

@@SmartDepot oh man. Oh well. Thank you so much for getting back to me.

[@dev-4525]

Brother i set everything up but on my screen, it just has a padlock with the time on it. I plugged in keyboard but none of the buttons did anything. I used a mouse but the pointer did not show on the screen. It is stuck on the padlock. Do you know what else to do?

[@SmartDepot]

What device are you using and what Android version. Someone had this same issue in the comments and there's a way to overcome it

[@dev-4525]

@SmartDepot thanks for showing interest but I've solved it now. Thank you for the video brother 🙏

[@SmartDepot]

You are welcome 🥰

[@EkzamRA]

Thanks. Now I just need to buy the multi ports (type C and The multi usb) to be able to the set up