Swapping Internal memory storage...

[LostRacer]

Has anyone tried this? Since my phone is now out of commission I plan on getting another one. But I'd like to swap the storage chip over. Is there any problem software wise in doing this?

 

[syndicate0017]

I'm confused why you would even need to do that...why not just copy your internal storage contents to a computer and then when you get the new phone, move the contents to the new internal memory storage.

Unless by out of commission you mean inoperable...though if it was just a cracked screen or digitizer, it might still be possible to pull the contents.

 

[LostRacer]

Cracked screen and digitizer. I see your point.

 

[dezymond]

You should be able to just plug it into your computer and grab the files you want, as syndicate mentioned.

 

[cupfulloflol]

You should be able to just plug it into your computer and grab the files you want, as syndicate mentioned.

^This.

If this isn't possible, it would probably be much easier to replace the screen and digitizer. I have heard of folks doing that successfully themselves.

 

[comk4ver]

http://www.fjsoft.at/en/
This will work if you need pictures or texts plug in with your computer.

 

[harvpa]

My Verizon Galaxy Nexus 32 GB got a broken screen, got a 16 GB replacement, discovered that it is easy to swap the memory between the two if you don't mind cracking the case...

I can take some pictures tomorrow, but it's just a matter of opening the case and pulling one pcb off and swapping...

Looks like the GSM version is different and not so easy to do the swap.

 

[LostRacer]

Fixed my phone. lol. I received a broken refurb that had a faulty usb charging port. Since you have to dismantle the whole phone to swap that out, I put in my old stuff and the phone works like new. the screen is so smooth. I missed that, lol. Booted right up like nothing ever happened I am a happy camper.