S6 Screen unresponsive after water damage. Want to transfer files. Please Help

[AC Question]

Samsung Galaxy S6

I recently dropped my phone in water and the phone didn't want to work until later in the afternoon. Worked fine after I pressed Volume down and power button for a while to restart. However, after turning the screen off it became unresponsive to touch. I can power the phone on but I cant swipe to unlock the screen. I can get to the home screen by double tapping the home button to get to the camera and then home button once more. All I want to do is get my all the pictures and videos of my 5 month old dog because I plan to upgrade my phone soon.

TL;DR

Is there any way to transfer the pictures and videos to my PC if the screen is unresponsive to touch but visually working?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

P.S. - Tried to use Smart Switch and SideSync PC applications, but I have to allow access through the phone. I once transferred files to my Galaxy Tab S 10.1, if that's helpful.

 

[Luisgblue]

OP here:

Did some research and was wondering if an USB OTG would help? Something about using it with a mouse to navigate through the phone.

 

[anon(632115)]

Did you set up a Samsung account on the phone? If you did you can unlock the screen that way.

 

[Luisgblue]

yeah i did. it wasnt a problem of unlocking it or getting to the home screen, i just couldnt tap any apps or do anything that required touch.

 

[Luisgblue]

Was able to use a mouse and USB OTG adapter. transferring files now ^.^

Thanks for the help.

 

[anon(632115)]

Nice one!