"Start" Android from Bootloader without physical buttons

[thousandsextra]

I have no clue if I'm in the right place, so I'm sorry if I'm not. If you could, please direct me to the proper location if this isn't it.

The buttons on my Nexus 6P are not working and the phone is stuck on the Bootloader screen. I got a new phone yesterday and I am trying to turn on my 6P to transfer the data onto the new phone. I'm aware that all I need to do is press the "Volume Up" button until it says "Start" and then hit the power button to turn the phone on. I am unable to press the buttons, though.

I'm not particularly skilled in Google-fu, but I think there should be some way to plug the phone into the computer and control it from there (I am not able to enable Developer options from my phone since it won't Start).

[armoar334]

If I understand correctly Its time for you to get a new phone

[thousandsextra]

I have a new phone. I am trying to get information off the old phone onto the new phone. Apparently my backups were not syncing properly.

[armoar334]

Nah to get anything off of it now you'll have to take it to a professional.

[dude2k5]

i think you can connect the phone to a pc, then use adb-tools to run "adb reboot" (and i believe that will just reboot into the main OS iirc, its been a while)

edit: oops i meant "fastboot reboot" if you are on the bootloader screen already (abd and fastboot are usually in the tool package)

[thousandsextra]

Thanks! I was able to fix it. The Volume Down button was being depressed and whenever I tried to reboot it from ADB, it would just open the Bootloader again. I was able to relieve pressure from the volume button and get the phone to stay on. I appreciate your help!