Problems with MicroSD is a common problem that is not so easy to solve, as is the case with a flash drive. Memory cards are popular not only among smartphone owners, but also among those who often use a camera, camcorder, video recorder and other gadgets.
MicroSD recovery is an important process that only at first glance seems fast. In fact, the user is faced with all sorts of unpleasant failures, which in parallel have to be fixed in order to save information on the drive.
Programs
If the computer sees the device and can work with it, then you can choose one of the programs for recovering the MicroSD memory card. As with the flash drive, there is also a large selection of utilities for this device. Not all of them may be effective, so if one does not work, try installing a couple more.
Among the most popular programs for recovering microSD cards are:
- CardRecovery.
- PC Inspector Smart Recovery.
- R-Studio.
- Easy Recovery.
- Flash Memory Toolkit.
- 7 Data Card Recovery.
- Disk Drill
- DiskDigger
- Photorec.
Cardrecovery
This is a special microSD recovery program. It can also be useful in working with a flash drive. The main task of the utility is to recover deleted images, videos and various multimedia documents. I must say right away that the software works with JPEG and RAW image formats, video - AVI, MPG, MOV, MP3, WAV.
According to the developers, the program copes with the full recovery of MicroSD. But if the memory card also contained archives and documents of other formats, the utility will not take them into account during scanning. So, they will not be restored.
User can install software for free. But after the trial period, you will need to pay about $ 30. This choice of using the utility is convenient if you need a one-time recovery. In the case of permanent data loss, you will have to use a paid version of the program.
The utility is presented in Russian. After starting, it is enough to indicate the path to the memory card so that it can be scanned. To save the documents found, you will have to specify the address to the corresponding folder. The application is especially fast at finding and recovering CR2 files.
Depending on the size of the microSD, a quick scan takes from three minutes. If you use a full scan, you need to wait 10-15 minutes. Search results appear in a convenient table. The only drawback is that you cannot view the documents found. Therefore, if you need to find a specific file, this can cause problems. But with JPEG files, things are better, because they can be viewed. But only 6 sketches will be displayed right away.
PC Inspector Smart Recovery
This is another utility that helps with recovering a microSD card. It is absolutely free and very easy to use. In addition to MicroSD, it works with Flash Card, Smart Media, IBM Micro Drive, and many other media options.
If you have a smart card, then this version of the utility is for you, because for it this type of drive is a priority. Since it restores software only multimedia files, the number of formats is limited.
To use the utility, you need to install it from the official site and open it. In the dialog box, you need to select the recovery of logical files. After indicate the path to the memory card. Usually, just selecting the drive letter is enough.
After the preparatory procedure, you need to configure the media scan. To do this, selects the starting and ending sectors. Its total volume should be equal to the size of the memory card. Also do not forget to click on the checkmark on the left.
When the software scans the device, it will list the files found. Some of them will be marked in green, some in yellow. In the first case, documents can be restored, in the second - no.
R-Studio
MicroSD recovery program. It is considered unique because of its technology. The developers prescribed the analysis code so that the search and recovery of information was the most accurate. The program works with almost all available file systems, including NTFS and FAT12 / 16/32.
For effective search, the utility uses signatures. Therefore, all damaged or unknown file systems can also be scanned.
It’s easy to work with the program. You just need to follow the directions and prompts. First you need to download it from the official site and run. Unfortunately, there is no Russian-language interface, so you have to deal with the English version. You need to select the Drivers section to indicate the medium with which you want to perform data recovery operation. Next, you need to find the Folders menu with the system folders. Click on the desired folder. On the right are displayed all the documents that are in it.
To restore the necessary files, click on the Recover button. You can save them to the specified location or select the default folder.
Easy recovery
This is a universal program, which due to its three versions can perform different functions. This application package recovers data not only from a memory card or flash drive, but also works with a hard drive. The utility can return files that have been deleted, formatted, prone to a virus attack, or a system crash.
This is a shareware program that can recover up to 1 GB of data. If you need to work with large volumes, you will have to pay for the version of Home or Pro. This utility really helped many, therefore it is so often advised to restore a MicroSD flash drive.
First you need to download it from the official site and run. In the new dialog box, you need to conditionally configure the entire process. To do this, select the device with which we will work. Next, we indicate the procedure to be performed. In this case, we will focus on data recovery. Next to the corresponding option, you need to select the type of file system.
The program will start scanning the memory card. Upon completion, a report window will appear in which the files that could be found will be indicated. Each document can be saved to a computer in the specified folder.
Flash memory toolkit
This is a very simple utility that deals with the maintenance of drives. We are talking about flash-based storage media. The program has an intuitive interface structure. There is a module with data on the memory card. Nearby is a button for testing and finding device errors.
Also in the utility you can clean and format the media. You can also recover deleted information, create a backup, or measure the performance of all drive processes.
7 Data Card Recovery
This is one of the components of a whole range of file recovery programs. This version works with MicroSD. Recovering a memory card may take a different time. It all depends on the volume of the drive and its type.
The program handles the recovery of files that have been deleted or formatted. In addition, it works with all file formats that support Android devices.
To work with the utility, you must install it in the card reader and connect it to the computer. The program will automatically detect all connected drives, it remains only to select the desired one.
There is a trial version of the software, which can be downloaded for free. To buy a licensed version, you have to shell out $ 50, and to get a subscription for a year, you just have to pay $ 40. The program has an Android version that works with gadget archives and does not require connecting a memory card to a PC.
Disk drill
Another easy data recovery tool. It is referred to as Data Recovery. The utility works with different types of storage media. It can also be installed on a system from Windows and Mac OS. Based on this, it copes with all the necessary file systems.
It is not necessary to search for a card reader to work with the program. She scans both the memory card and the camera. The program recovers up to 100 MB of data for free. This option is suitable for those who need to quickly find a couple of deleted photos. If the volume of losses is much larger, you will have to look for an alternative or buy a professional version of the utility for $ 90.
Diskdigger
This utility is in demand among specialists who are constantly faced with data loss. It is considered a professional program that works with almost all media, including MicroSD. Data recovery is carried out in two modes: Dig Deep and Dig Deeper. Both procedures resemble scanning and deep scanning. As practice shows, Dig Deep completely copes with any problem.
The program can recover files that were previously deleted, formatted or damaged. Along with this, it supports existing file systems.
In Dig Deeper mode, the software can be configured to search for a specific file format. If you are looking for multimedia files, then after scanning you can view them. You can also create a virtual image of the memory card, and then restore it without losing data.
Despite the fact that this is a professional tool, the developer asks for it only $ 15. Therefore, if you are ready to purchase a license for one of the data recovery programs, then this one is considered the cheapest, while remaining effective.
Photorec
This is a popular program that deals with the recovery of MicroSD, flash drives, various devices, etc. Despite its name, the utility works not only with photos, but also with other files of different formats. In most cases, software easily copes with finding deleted files in damaged tables or on formatted media.
Photorec works freely with various camera models. When searching for data, it does not indicate format restrictions. In addition to documents, the utility can recover metadata. This is a free program that can be easily installed and used immediately.
conclusions
Recovering a memory card is a popular topic that photographers and videographers often encounter. Previously, it was especially in demand when the first smartphones did not have a large amount of internal memory, and it was necessary to expand it using MicroSD. If you accidentally deleted important documents or photos, do not despair right away. With great probability you will be able to recover files.