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Summary
Micro SD card could save many files with its tiny size. What if we lost the files in the micro SD card because of accidently delete or format? Can we recover the deleted files from micro SD card? Here we will introduce how to retrieve the data back from the card.



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Part 1: Differences Between Micro SD Card and SD Card

Micro SD card, a portable memory card for data storage, is also called TF card. The size of micro SD card is 15mm*11mm*1mm, which is just about a quarter the size of the SD card. It is applied in Android phone, HD DVR, drone, or GPS devices.
SD card, shorts of Secure Digital Card, is a new type of flash memory storage device. The standard size of the SD card is 32mm*24mm*1.4m. Although its size is larger than the Micro SD card, the tiny and portable SD card is still widely used on many digital devices like camera, DPA, media players even computer or laptop with SD card slot.

1. Notices After Losing Data from Micro SD Card

2. Recover Lost Files from Micro SD Card with Renee Undeleter

When we delete some files in the Micro SD card, the card will just remark the space where the deleted data in as empty which means that the space can save new data. The deleted files are still there but you can not access them and you still have chance to recover the deleted files from Micro SD card. So, if you lost or delete the files from the Micro SD card, please stop using the card immediately and remove the Micro SD card from device immediately to avoid any new written in data. Then please use the professional data recovery software to scan and recover the deleted data from Micro SD card. Following will introduce how to recover deleted files from Micro SD card.

2. Recover Lost Files from Micro SD Card with Renee Undeleter

What is Renee Undeleter?
Renee Undeleter is the data recovery software. When the users accidentally delete the important files, empty Recycle Bin, or format the disk/drive, the software can retrieve the deleted data. It contains 4 options, namely fast partition scan, whole partition scan, whole disk scan and image creation. These functions can help the users easily recover the lost data.
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How to Recover Deleted Files from Micro SD Card?
Being a professional data recovery software, Renee Undeleter can help users retrieve data from different storage devices with simple steps. Follow us:
Step 1: Go to [Settings] in your mobile and then [Storage] then [Remove SD card]. Connect t he Micro SD card to computer with card reader.
Step 2: Download and install Renee Undeleter. Open the software and select [Whole Partition Scan].
Note: Please do not install Renee Undelete in the disk where you lost data from.
recover deleted files from micro sd card
Functions of different recovery modes:

Fast partition scan: Recover the files after emptying Recycle Bin or deleted by mistake without data backup.

Whole partition scan: Scan the whole partition and list all files, especially for the formatted partition or inaccessible issue.

Whole disk scan: Scan entire disk to find out all partitions’ information and simulate the partition table.

Image creation: Create a partition image which can be used in case that reading partition is slow or need a backup.

Step 2: Select the SD card and click on [Next] to go on.
recover deleted files from micro sd card
Step 3: Select target Micro SD card and click [Next] to process the scan.
recover deleted files from micro sd card
Step 5: Next, preview and select the files. Click on [Recover] to retrieve the files.
recover deleted files from micro sd card
Step 6: Wait for the scan. The capacity of the Micro SD card will influence the scan duration. Once you find the target files, you can stop the scanning and recover the files. Select a destination to save the files.

Note: select the other disk instead of the SD card. Click on [Recover] to save the recovered files.

select the destination to save the recovered files in renee undeleter to restore sd card to full capacity
TipsIf you still can not find the deleted files from the Micro SD card, it could be overwritten by other data or the card gets physical damage. Please go to How to Fix SD Card for detailed steps.

Part 3: Attention for Daily Usage of Micro SD Card

1. Do not save data to the Micro SD card when the device it is connecting is with insufficient power. Or the file system will get damaged and lead to data lost.
2. Please leave some empty space in the Micro SD card to get a better performance. Please backup data in the Micro SD card to computer or other external storage devices regularly. This can help us stay from data lost disaster.
3. Save the Micro SD card in safe place after removing from mobile phone if you do not going to use it recently. Any improper storage of your Micro SD card may lead to physical damage like oxidation and breaking. It is recommended to save the Micro SD card with its box.
how to recover data from Micro SD card
4. Avoid editing or modifying data you save in the Micro SD card directly after connecting the card to computer. Or you may fail to read these data.