I cracked my Sony Z1's screen and the touchscreen doesn't work. How can I backup my files?

[AC Question]

I cracked my Sony Z1's screen and the touchscreen doesn't work.

I want to backup my data before it is wiped when it gets fixed. I can't access my files through my computer because I can't access my phone to accept the request. How can I backup my files?

 

[philm87]

Re: I cracked my Sony Z1's screen and the touchscreen doesn't work.

Try to get an USB mini to USB adapter and you'll be able to plug a mouse into it and control it with a cursor on the phone. Had to do this with my Xperia Z so imagine it should still work on the Z1. The cable I had came with my Z3 and was meant for transferring files between phones.