Samsung Android phone

[Shawn]

There is a handy app called SideSync for Samsung phones.
It will mirror your phone on your pc via a usb cable.
You need it installed ahead of time and make sure usb debugging is enabled.
Tip is to do this ahead of time. That way if your lcd breaks, you just plug the phone into
Your pc and can access all your files.

There is a similar program for non Samsung Androids.

No I dont have a cloud backup of my phone. Nor do I want one.

[Shawn]

The non Samsung app is called Myphone explorer.
Sidesync gives a mirror image of the phone on the pc.
I dont think the other is a mirror image. Not sure

[toughasnails]

Good find Shawn. Seam like a nice app to have. Will try it out later and let you know how it works.

[Shawn]

Yes, I thought it was interesting.
I found it because I bought that junker phone that has a bad LCD.
Of course I wanted to try and see if I could find any data or photos on the phone.

[toughasnails]

Here is the link for the software that you need for your laptop
https://www.fosshub.com/MyPhoneExplorer.html