How do I recover data from an unreadable SD card?
They are extensively used on various devices such as smartphones, cameras and tablets for data storage. These little cards may sometimes become inaccessible thereby causing data loss and anguish. This article looks at how to get your SD ready for use again after it has failed to read.
How To Recover A Corrupt SD Card
If your SD card is not being read, begin by connecting the damaged SD card to your computer. You can connect it using a card reader. Once connected, download and run EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard which will automatically scan the SD card immediately you click on “Scan” button. After scanning process that searches for lost files is complete, you can now recover all your data following the prompts provided.
Unlocking an SD Card
Sometimes an SD card will appear unreadable because it is locked. Almost all SD Cards have a small lock switch on their sides; if this switch is in the ‘lock’ position (downwards), then it is write-protected and unreadable in most devices. To unlock it, you just need to slide the switch into ‘unlock’ position (upwards). Right away, it should be fixed.
Restoring A microSD Card
To restore a microSD card, connect ruined one with computer right-click on drive letter associated with that card then select format option. Click ‘Restore Device Defaults’ in the popup window then start the formatting process by clicking OK following completion of formatting click OK once more so that microSD card would become usable again.
What If My microSD Card Is Not Working?
When your phone or computer gets stuck without reading a microSD card what should be done first? Sometimes just switching off your device and turning it back on can easily solve this problem. Secondly take out your microSD card and gently rub alcohol-dampened cloth across it as you clean away any dust or other debris which could result to poor connectivity.
Recovering Data from Broken Micro sd Cards?
Disk Digger is one of the best tools for recovering broken microSD cards. This software is available at developer’s website to download. Although the first time in which it is downloaded is free, then after a trial period, licenses are sold for about €15. This investment is worth it as Disk Digger is highly effective when it comes to regaining lost or deleted files from damaged microSD cards.
In conclusion, while an unreadable SD or microSD card can cause inconvenience, there are multiple ways to recover data and restore the card to functionality. Using software designed for this purpose, unlocking the card and proper cleaning can resolve most problems. Always ensure to back up important data regularly to avoid potential data loss in the future.