Advice on Retrieving Data From Dead Phones
Advice on Retrieving Data From Dead Phones
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jbswagger

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936 posts

218 months

Saturday 6th July 2024
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HI

I've got a couple of dead smartphones that I would like to take the data before off before selling on ebay. One I've tried to power overnight with no results The other went in abig big puddle of mud...Is there a way of turning on the phones by connecting an external power supply.

Any suggestions to help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

.:ian:.

2,599 posts

220 months

Saturday 6th July 2024
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As long as they are android and not encrypted then the "easiest" way is to extract the data from the emmc.

https://dangerouspayload.com/2018/10/24/emmc-data-...

Easy being a relative term.

jbswagger

Original Poster:

936 posts

218 months

Sunday 7th July 2024
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Thanks will have a look

SpidersWeb

4,065 posts

190 months

Sunday 7th July 2024
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jbswagger said:
HI

I've got a couple of dead smartphones that I would like to take the data before off before selling on ebay. One I've tried to power overnight with no results The other went in abig big puddle of mud...
How much do you expect to get on eBay for a dead phone? And is it worth the risk for that amount?

Actual

1,399 posts

123 months

Sunday 7th July 2024
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I get all the data out of my old phones and hard drives using a club hammer. All over the garden patio.

e-honda

9,515 posts

163 months

Monday 8th July 2024
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are you trying to retrieve the data or remove it?
Title suggests retrieve but post isn't clear.