Is it possible to retrieve messages off of a broken phone?

Remember, if the touch screen doesn't work, that means your phone need to be sent to repair. So, just contact your service provider. And, your first option is definitely to do the keystrokes blindly (follow printed key stroking from a manual). Safest option is to try a data dump/access via PC first. Then try the phone-to-phone, then SIM dump. The SIM dump has the lowest chance of full recovery, due to memory limitations. This is a pretty hard method. Again, you essentially need to do a data dump, to a SIM, another phone or PC. You need to make sure the software you use can access those parts of your phone memory (some may not). Your last resort is the cellphone company. This is one of the few instances where the phone company keeping a copy of your messages may be a good thing. Text messages and emails route through your phone co's network, so they may have your account mailbox still archived (so you might be able to re-download messages). Worth a shot - call them up to see if they can recall those messages. (may take a while, though). Then back up often.

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You need to try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry a wet cell phone, iPods, or any electronics. You need to place your phone in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the phone and its components, something air drying will not do! Just Google "Silica Gel Packets" and you will find several companies selling these products. There is also a web site called: http://www.SilicaGelPackets.com that has them.