Broken screen - need to back up apps

graphmeister

After breaking the screen of my Pixel 6A, I realised that Seedvault hasn't been backing up to the remote server where I thought it was (learning to check backups in future!).

The phone turns on and is fully functional based on the sounds/vibrations it makes.

USB Debugging is not enabled.

The main thing I want to back up are the apps and app settings. I would ideally get an image from the phone I can restore to a new one.

Any thing else worth trying?

other8026

graphmeister If you're not able to log in then Seedvault won't be able to run its backup since user data is encrypted.

There might be a few people on here who use a keyboard with their phone. Maybe they can share whether it's possible to log in with one. I've never tried, personally.

graphmeister

other8026 I have a bluetooth keyboard as well as a USB C converted to plug in a regular keyboard but not sure how far I can get with a broken screen.

gN5f9jkr I'd love to know how as I believe HDMI out is disabled on the 6a by Google.

gN5f9jkr

Maybe its also possible to connect the device to a external screen?

de0u

graphmeister I'd love to know how as I believe HDMI out is disabled on the 6a by Google.

I believe nothing before the 8 has HDMI out (actually: DisplayPort Alt Mode):

graphmeister

Is there anything else I can try before I fork out for an expensive relpacement screen?

I have a Pixel 8 running GOS now, is there perhaps a way to get a backup/clone if I plug in both phones to my computer?

Skyway

graphmeister make sure whoever does the screen won't erase the device .