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Transferring files from Android phone to PC?

I've spent so much time looking for a "recovery data app" to get access to my Huawei files on the microSD card, but this guy says it's impossible without the Huawei phone:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/s2geo0

I came across some good recovery apps but even if they work how will they be able to get past the Huawei encryption that was setup when I made the backups on the Huawei phone?

Examples of recovery apps with great reviews that I don't think will be of any help... 😢😢😢😢😢:

Huawei Mobile Phone Data Recovery after Format

Data recovery for Huawei mobile phone memory card when you format it due to mistake
www.icare-recovery.com

How to Recover Photos from SD Card on Huawei Phone Quickly

Photos saved in the SD card on Huawei were deleted or lost, but you have great chance to get anything back even you don't have backup. A few simple ways listed out in the article manage to recover photos from SD card memory on Huawei Android phone.
www.appgeeker.com

[Official] DroidKit - Android Data Recovery, Unlock & System Repair

DroidKit is a complete Android phone solution, which allows you to recover lost Android data, unlock Android phone and repair Android system.
www.imobie.com
 
I'm still considering buying a new Huawei phone just so I can access back to my user data(SMS messages, Offline Notes made in Huawei App, Call Logs)

Can anyone confirm that I'll be able to access my user data with a new Huawei phone?

I can't buy a used phone just because I'm too worried about dirt left by a previous user!
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
I'm still considering buying a new Huawei phone just so I can access back to my user data(SMS messages, Offline Notes made in Huawei App, Call Logs)

Can anyone confirm that I'll be able to access my user data with a new Huawei phone?

I can't buy a used phone just because I'm too worried about dirt left by a previous user!
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so your sd card is only encrypted to your phone. it will not matter if you bought another Huawei phone. the encryption is very specific to the phone, otherwise what good would it be to encrypt the sd card for security if you can just pop it out of one and onto another. its a good security feature.

and i do not trust these recovery apps that you see while doing a google search. it has been my experience here, that most of these are scams and pretty much do nothing. or they work, but they will charge an arm and a leg for the service.

have you looked into just getting the old phone fixed? at this point i do not see any real options for you.
 
ocnbrze said:
so your sd card is only encrypted to your phone. it will not matter if you bought another Huawei phone. the encryption is very specific to the phone, otherwise what good would it be to encrypt the sd card for security if you can just pop it out of one and onto another. its a good security feature.

and i do not trust these recovery apps that you see while doing a google search. it has been my experience here, that most of these are scams and pretty much do nothing. or they work, but they will charge an arm and a leg for the service.

have you looked into just getting the old phone fixed? at this point i do not see any real options for you.
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Thanks!

When I created the backups on the original Huawei phone I entered a password to use when I wanted to access the backups again.

I thought that as long as I entered the correct password I’d be able to access the backupsthat are stored on the microSD card? 😢😢
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
Thanks!

When I created the backups on the original Huawei phone I entered a password to use when I wanted to access the backups again.

I thought that as long as I entered the correct password I’d be able to access the backupsthat are stored on the microSD card? 😢😢
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nope. they are encrypted specifically to your phone. it is why you should make it a practice to backup your sd cards periodically to someplace like your computer or the cloud....especially if you have important stuff on your phone. have you looked into getting the charge port fixed or maybe even getting the battery replaced?

if you are a dyi kind of guy you can see if your phone is listed here: Fixing the world, one gizmo at a time. | iFixit News they have repair guides, parts, and even tools to help you.
 
How exactly did you encrypt the files? Just those specific files, using some encryption app (perhaps provided by Huawei) or encrypting the entire card? If they key you entered was just a code to encrypt the backup itself then the same app should be able to unlock it using the same code (but "the same app" is probably key).

If the card was formatted as internal storage then it is game over: if you did that then the phone has encrypted the card just the same as internal storage is encrypted, with a key that's stored inaccessibly in the original phone, and no other device will be able to read it. You wouldn't enter a password to do this, so this is something different from the encryption you describe, but I'm just noting that if the card was formatted as internal storage then everything else is irrelevant as no other device could read it.
 
ocnbrze said:
nope. they are encrypted specifically to your phone. it is why you should make it a practice to backup your sd cards periodically to someplace like your computer or the cloud....especially if you have important stuff on your phone. have you looked into getting the charge port fixed or maybe even getting the battery replaced?

if you are a dyi kind of guy you can see if your phone is listed here: Fixing the world, one gizmo at a time. | iFixit News they have repair guides, parts, and even tools to help you.
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Thanks!

I'm trying to find a Huawei Ascend G510 for sale and then remove the battery and place it into mine but I can't find much on amazon.com.au... 😢😢😢😢😢

Once again, this is my exact model: Huawei Ascend G510 - Full phone specifications
 
Sorry to bump this thread again, but I've made some good progress with my Huawei phone backup situation:
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Post in thread 'Serious Power Help Needed: Does Bluetooth or WiFi Internet use more battery power?'

treb1797 said:
Again I'm f...... Amazed that someone has an 11 year old phone that still is their daily driver. Speechless.
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Thanks!

Trust me it wasn't fun at all... I just had so many real life stressors hit me at once that I had to keep buying a new phone on the "back burner" if you know what I mean... 😢 😢 😢

I've purchased at least 5 batteries now.

Just so it's clear for me:

Turn on Huawei with energy that's left on these batteries I've bought:
1. copy to microSD card on Huawei
2. use bluetooth to transfer files to Win10 PC
3. use WiFi to transfer directly to Win10 PC
4...

Any input would be amazing! 😢 😢 😢
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
Sorry to bump this thread again, but I've made some good progress with my Huawei phone backup situation:
N

Post in thread 'Serious Power Help Needed: Does Bluetooth or WiFi Internet use more battery power?'

treb1797 said:
Again I'm f...... Amazed that someone has an 11 year old phone that still is their daily driver. Speechless.
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Thanks!

Trust me it wasn't fun at all... I just had so many real life stressors hit me at once that I had to keep buying a new phone on the "back burner" if you know what I mean... 😢 😢 😢

I've purchased at least 5 batteries now.

Just so it's clear for me:

Turn on Huawei with energy that's left on these batteries I've bought:
1. copy to microSD card on Huawei
2. use bluetooth to transfer files to Win10 PC
3. use WiFi to transfer directly to Win10 PC
4...

Any input would be amazing! 😢 😢 😢
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Maybe..
Factory Data reset it?
 
I may have posted this for you previously, perhaps on another thread: for the most reliable and consistent data transfer from your Huawei phone to a PC, I highly suggest Droid Over Wifi app from the Google store.

Running that app makes your phone folders available to the PC by having you open a browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox...) and logging in to the phone over the IP Address and Passcode the app creates. Then you can browse the phone folders from your PC, the screen of the phone doesn't even have to be on (saves a lot of electricity) while you walk through the folders and download files over your home wifi. No outside cloud service, just you | your Huawei | your PC inside your own home.

Seems like you are making progress, so good luck!!
 
ocnbrze said:
Try this one:
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Thanks!

I'm too nervous about installing apps from outside the Google Play Store...

However, I have this running on the old Huawei running Android OS 4.1.1:
I have the Pro version as well:
play.google.com

My Backup Pro - Apps on Google Play

The easiest backup for Android Supporting the most content and the most devices.
play.google.com play.google.com
 
Fox Mulder said:
It's ok to be concerned but APK Mirror is a reputable site and they verify the apps before they post them.
Read their FAQ-
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Thanks!

Still, I'd prefer to use another method if it's possible.

This is the best list I've been able to come up with:
Is this an accurate list for the best methods of backing up my Huawei in terms of energy efficiency:

1. copy to microSD card on Huawei
2. use bluetooth to transfer files to Win10 PC
3. use WiFi to transfer directly to Win10 PC
4. use WiFi and send files to GoogleDrive App
5. use WiFi and use in-built Huawei backup App?
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
Thanks!

Still, I'd prefer to use another method if it's possible.

This is the best list I've been able to come up with:
Is this an accurate list for the best methods of backing up my Huawei in terms of energy efficiency:

1. copy to microSD card on Huawei
2. use bluetooth to transfer files to Win10 PC
3. use WiFi to transfer directly to Win10 PC
4. use WiFi and send files to GoogleDrive App
5. use WiFi and use in-built Huawei backup App?
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Sorry to bump this thread but I'd appreciate any feedback on this?

I've bought a few batteries but I'm not sure which is the most efficient way to copy my files off the Huawei device?
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
Sorry to bump this thread but I'd appreciate any feedback on this?

I've bought a few batteries but I'm not sure which is the most efficient way to copy my files off the Huawei device?
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curious as to what files are we talking about? pictures? mp3's or mp4's? all of those can be quite big. can you use a usb cable and just go from phone to pc? that would seem to be the easiest way to do it....rather than wifi or bluetooth. also probably the most energy efficient as well. though i do not remember if you have cable issues. i'm too lazy to look back on this thread.....sory....lol
 
ocnbrze said:
curious as to what files are we talking about? pictures? mp3's or mp4's? all of those can be quite big. can you use a usb cable and just go from phone to pc? that would seem to be the easiest way to do it....rather than wifi or bluetooth. also probably the most energy efficient as well. though i do not remember if you have cable issues. i'm too lazy to look back on this thread.....sory....lol
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apparently his phone USB circuits are toast, so it cannot recharge batteries, thus he bought a few extra batteries, and likely would be unable to pass data via USB
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
I'm still considering buying a new Huawei phone just so I can access back to my user data(SMS messages, Offline Notes made in Huawei App, Call Logs)

Can anyone confirm that I'll be able to access my user data with a new Huawei phone?

I can't buy a used phone just because I'm too worried about dirt left by a previous user!
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Indeed,
I just picked up my moto 5G like back in November, you can still use the dual USB without the wide area to connect both cell phones and plug in both without the wall outlet.. Mine Are smiliar to this:


Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m) | Belkin | Belkin US

These USB-C to USB-C cables feature enhanced braided nylon, tested to withstand 10,000+ bends. USB-IF certified. Available in 1m length. Shop now.
www.belkin.com www.belkin.com

you can plug and when it said copy after logging in your Gmail account, it will say "copy to a new phone".
 
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