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VoidedSaint

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ok as you can tell my screen is broken on the inside, so i cant see a thing, i have sbf'd as a just in case method because im going to verizon today to see what i can do, i need to wipe data and cache, i think i have but not 100% sure and want to make sure, is there a way to manually do it through adb? or is there a program that will load your screen onto a program so you can see for yourself exactly what is going on?
 
ugh you guys are useless!!! :p

I think Sbfing is enough from my standpoint. You can try to pull the batt, get back into stock recovery then -assuming you sbfed to .602, double volume, 3 volume down clicks, power button, 7 volume down clicks, power button. That should do the factory reset.

I really don't think they will ever check. Just my 2 cents.
 
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SBF will have 'erased' everything.

If you are paranoid about your data, the link below will let you format the partitions. But a 'real paranoid' person will know that merely formatting (or SBF) will not delete your data unless something actually wrote over it - and even then there is a chance to get some of it back. So in theory someone can mount the partitions and scan to see your data with a low level data recovery program! :) :(

Anyway, a VZ tech should see a virgin phone after your sbf.


 
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SBF will have 'erased' everything.

If you are paranoid about your data, the link below will let you format the partitions. But a 'real paranoid' person will know that merely formatting (or SBF) will not delete your data unless something actually wrote over it - and even then there is a chance to get some of it back. So in theory someone can mount the partitions and scan to see your data with a low level data recovery program! :) :(

Anyway, a VZ tech should see a virgin phone after your sbf.

hence why i kept stating i want to make sure. that 200+ fee is not something i want
 
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ok as you can tell my screen is broken on the inside, so i cant see a thing, i have sbf'd as a just in case method because im going to verizon today to see what i can do, i need to wipe data and cache, i think i have but not 100% sure and want to make sure, is there a way to manually do it through adb? or is there a program that will load your screen onto a program so you can see for yourself exactly what is going on?

androidscreencast - Desktop app to control an android device remotely - Google Project Hosting

Here you go VS. you can see your phone screen on your desktop and control your phone with mouse and arrow keys (if rooted). Works great, I used it to run a TiBu backup on my phone with a defective LCD.

Otiose Banter: Android Screen Control Without Root

This is a link to a very helpful blogpost about screencast and another option if your not rooted.
 
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androidscreencast - Desktop app to control an android device remotely - Google Project Hosting

Here you go VS. you can see your phone screen on your desktop and control your phone with mouse and arrow keys (if rooted). Works great, I used it to run a TiBu backup on my phone with a defective LCD.

Otiose Banter: Android Screen Control Without Root

This is a link to a very helpful blogpost about screencast and another option if your not rooted.


does this only work if your rooted?


and thank you!



*EDIT*

NVM see the second link
 
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