EMERGENCY: How do I unlock my phone without using the screen?

[AC Question]

Okay, so recently my S4 started having problems such as failing to read the sim card, battery draining fast, and now, most recently, the screen stopped working (but it's still functional). So now it serves no purpose and I need the data I had on the device. When I plug in the phone to my computer, it doesn't let me view any files because there is a screen lock. I need a way to get through this lock so I can grab my data. Any ideas of how I can do this?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Try this method: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...de-accessing-locked-phone-cracked-screen.html