Recovery of a micro SD flash drive
Restoring a flash drive or microSD card may be necessary if it stopped working correctly or became unrecognizable by the computer at all. Here are some steps you can try to recover data from such devices:
1. Check the connection: Make sure that the flash drive or microSD card is correctly connected to the computer and that the connectors are not damaged.
2. Use a second USB port: If you use a USB connector to connect to a computer, try using a second free USB port.
3. Restart the computer: Sometimes a simple restart of the system helps to fix temporary errors and problems with device recognition.
4. Use data recovery software:
– TestDisk and Recuva programs are recommended for Windows users.
– Mac users can use Disk Drill or PhotoRec.
5. Using the command line (Windows):
a) Open the “Command Prompt” on behalf of the administrator
b) Type chkdsk X:/f , where X is the drive letter of your flash drive/micro SD card
6. Try another computer or device: If the flash drive or microSD card is still not recognized, try connecting it to another computer or device (for example, a smartphone).
7. Contact the service center: If none of the above has helped, perhaps your flash drive/microSD card has been damaged in a more serious way and requires professional help.
It is important to note that when using programs to restore data, there is a risk of losing part of the information or further damaging the state of the card/flash drive.