How do I transfer files from my phone to laptop without using a file transfer option?

[AC Question]

My phone's screen recently broke therefore I cannot access anything on it. I have some important pictures stored on there that I would like to transfer to my laptop.

The problem is, when I usually connect my phone to my laptop, there is an option on the notification bar that leads me to a number of options on what I want to do (for example: charging, media files transfer). And the option "charging" is always on default. Due my screen being broken, I now cannot use these options in order to get access to these media files.

Is there a way I can do this without the options?

Any answers will be appreciated, thanks.

 

[ManiacJoe]

See if this thread helps:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/g...de-accessing-locked-phone-cracked-screen.html