Broken Android Screen? Access & Recover Data Easily Without Password

By Data RecoveryUpdated on January 17, 2026

Did your Android phone’s screen crack or go black unexpectedly? It’s incredibly frustrating when you can’t reach your precious photos, videos, contacts, and other important data trapped in the device. How do you retrieve files from a broken or unresponsive Android? Don’t panic—this guide reveals the simplest method to fully recover all your data from a broken-screen Android in just three steps, no complex operations required.

Part 1: 3 Simple Steps to Recover Data from Broken/Cracked Android Screen

The first step is to free download Broken Android Data Recovery—a professional yet user-friendly tool specifically designed for broken-screen data recovery. Wondering how to get videos off a broken Android? Or how to extract photos from a phone with a cracked screen? This tool has you covered: it can recover not only existing data on your broken Android but also lost or accidentally deleted files, even when the screen is completely unresponsive.

Android Data Recovery boasts powerful data retrieval capabilities, supporting the recovery of various file types including contacts, text messages, call logs, photos, videos, music, documents, and more from screen-broken Android devices. What makes it stand out in the market is its wide compatibility—it works seamlessly with almost all Android phones and tablets, such as popular models like Samsung Galaxy Note/Tab series, HTC One/U11/U12+, LG G3/G4/G5 SE, Huawei Mate 9/10/RS, and numerous other Android devices.

Step 1: Connect Your Android Phone or Tablet
Open the installed Android Broken Screen Data Recovery tool and connect your Android device to the computer via a USB cable. The device will typically be recognized within moments.
In this step, you need to tap the “Trust” button on your phone to authorize the tool for detection:
1.If the screen is only slightly damaged and still operable, simply tap “Trust” directly;
2.If the screen is severely broken and unresponsive, download Android mirroring apps (such as Mirror for Android, MirrorOp, Miracast, Droid@Screen, etc.) to complete the “Trust” authorization indirectly on your computer;
3.If the screen is broken and you cannot enter the password to unlock or tap “Trust”, proceed directly to Part 2: Extract Lost Data from Broken-Screen Android Without Password Entry.

Step 2: Select Data Types to Scan
Once the device is successfully connected, the tool’s interface will appear. Check the data types you want to recover and click “Next” to start the scanning process.

Step 3: Select and Recover Lost/Deleted Files
The scanning process may take a short while. After completion, all selected data types will be listed by category. Click on a specific file type to preview detailed content, select the files you wish to retrieve, and click the “Recover” button to export the data from your broken-screen Android device to the computer.

1. Recoverable Data Types from Broken Android Devices
This tool can retrieve various types of data from Android devices with broken screens, including:
Text-based Data:Contacts, Text Messages, Call Logs, Message Attachments.
Media Files:Photos, Videos, Audios.
Documents:DOC Files, XLS Spreadsheets, PPT Presentations, PDFs, HTML Files, ZIP/RAR Archives.

2. Compatible Android Device Models
This Android Broken Screen Data Recovery tool works seamlessly with most mainstream Android devices. Below is a partial list of supported models:
Samsung: Galaxy S6/S6 edge, Galaxy S5/S4, Galaxy Tab Series, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 5/4/3
HTC: One M10/M9/M8, Desire EYE, Droid DNA by HTC
LG: G5/G4/G3/G2, G Flex
Motorola: Moto X, Moto E, Moto G
Sony: Xperia Z3 L55t/L55u, Xperia Z1 L39h, Xperia Z2 L50t/L50u, Xperia Z Ultra XL39h
Huawei: Ascend P9/P7, Ascend Mate 7, Ascend G7

Part 2:Extract Lost Data from Broken-Screen Android Without Password Entry

Step 1: Launch the Tool and Access the Dedicated Mode
Continue running FoneLab for Android on your computer, locate the “Broken Android Data Extraction” mode in the left-side function panel, and click the “Start” button to enter the phone repair interface.

Step 2: Select Your Phone Model and Confirm the Agreement
On the new screen, accurately choose your phone brand (Samsung) and specific model, tick the box next to “I agree to the disclaimer”, then click the “Confirm” button to submit the settings.

Step 3: Enter Download Mode and Initiate Repair
Follow the three on-screen instructions to put your phone into Download Mode. Once completed, click “Start” and wait for the software to automatically repair your phone to a normal state.

Step 4: Scan and Recover Target Data
After the phone is successfully repaired, the software will automatically start scanning for data. Once the scan is finished, you can check the Android phone data you want to recover (such as photos, files, etc.) in the interface and click the “Recover” button to complete the extraction.

Tip
The above repair and data extraction process is only compatible with specific Samsung devices, including: Samsung Galaxy Note 3/4/5, Galaxy S4/5/6, and Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1.