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14 September 2023  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Use professional data recovery software for authoritative SD card recovery. Recover data, fix partition errors, prevent formatting, and backup data timely to avoid any loss.



Table of contents

table iconAvoid formatting the SD card, try other solutions that don't format it
table iconMethod 1 : Repair Partition Errors with Disk Management Utility
table iconMethod 2 : Try using data recovery software to rescue lost data
table iconBackup SD card data in time to prevent data loss
table iconreach a verdict
SD card recovery refers to the process of successfully recovering data through specific methods and tools after the SD card is lost, damaged or the files are accidentally deleted. With the widespread use of SD cards, more and more people are paying more and more attention to SD card data recovery. In our daily lives, SD cards serve as an important tool for us to store precious photos, videos and files. Losing data is often disturbing and frustrating.
The SD card recovery process requires the use of professional data recovery software or the help of professional technicians. By scanning the SD card’s storage area, these tools can find deleted or corrupted data and try to restore it to its original state. However, it is important to note that SD card recovery is not always successful and may result in permanent data loss in some cases.
To minimize the risk of data loss, we should remember to back up important data in the SD card regularly. In addition, we should avoid improper behavior when handling the SD card, such as pulling it out suddenly or formatting the SD card incorrectly. Only by using and protecting SD cards correctly can we better maintain our data security and privacy.
Various SD cards

Avoid formatting the SD card, try other solutions that don't format it

Avoiding formatting SD card and trying other non-formatting solutions is a worthy direction to consider when we face data loss problems. When we accidentally delete important data on SD card, the first reaction of many people is to format SD card in the hope of recovering lost files. However, formatting will lead to data overwriting, further aggravating the difficulty of data recovery. Therefore, we should carefully choose other solutions that do not require formatting.

Try using data recovery software


One solution that doesn’t require formatting the SD card is to try data recovery software . There are many professional data recovery software available on the market, such as Recuva, Renee Undeleter , etc. These software are able to scan SD cards and retrieve deleted or lost files. Although not all files can be fully recovered, using recovery software is still a method worth trying.
Renee Undeleter Preview Delete

Fixing Partition Errors with Disk Utility


Another possible solution is to repair partition errors through Disk Utility by connecting the SD card to your computer. These tools can scan and fix errors on SD card without data loss. For example, the Windows operating system provides the CHKDSK command to check and repair errors in the file system. This gives us the opportunity to fix issues on the SD card that may lead to data loss.
Windows Chkdsk disk repair tool

Reading data on the SD card using other devices


In addition to this, we can also try to use other devices to read the data on the SD card . For example, insert the SD card into another device or use a card reader to connect it to your computer. Sometimes the data may be readable on another device, giving us another solution that doesn’t require formatting.

When facing the problem of SD card data loss, we should give priority to solutions that avoid formatting. Try using data recovery software, running a disk check tool or using other devices to read the data. These methods can help us rescue lost files while retaining the original data and increase the chance of successful data recovery.

Method 1 : Repair Partition Errors with Disk Management Utility

Repairing partition errors with disk management tool is another way to repair corrupted SD card. A disk management tool is a utility built into your computer’s operating system that can be used to manage storage device partitions on your computer. This tool can serve as a solution when there is a partition error on the SD card.
TipsPartition errors can be repaired using disk management tools, but it is recommended to back up your data before proceeding. Here, we recommend using Renee Becca ‘s function of saving disks as images.
Step 1 : First, you need to open the disk management tool. In Windows operating systems, you can open the tool by right-clicking ” Computer ” or ” My Computer ” and selecting ” Manage ” and then ” Disk Management .”
My Computer Management
Step 2 : The disk management tool opens and the damaged SD card can be found on the tool’s interface. Usually, a corrupted SD card will show up in abnormal status, such as unallocated space or partition marked as unknown. Once you find the SD card, you can try right-clicking on it and selecting ” Repair” or ” Repartition “.
Disk Management Tool Repair SD Card
The disk management tool will try to repair partition errors on the SD card. It may scan and restore partition tables, repair file systems or reallocate unallocated space. The repair process may take some time, and the exact steps will vary depending on the specific problem with the SD card.
It is worth noting that before using the disk management tool to repair partition errors, it is recommended to back up the data in the SD card. Although disk management tools typically do not delete data, it is a good practice to back up your data just to be on the safe side. Repair operations can only be performed after the data backup is completed.
Pros:
  • Fixing Partitioning Errors
  • Managing storage device partitions
  • Trying to Fix Partition Errors

Drawbacks:

  • It may take some time to complete the repair process
  • The exact operation varies depending on the SD card problem
  • It is recommended to backup your data first

Method 2 : Try to use data recovery software to rescue lost data

Trying to use data recovery software to rescue lost data is a common solution. When we find that the data in the SD card is missing or inaccessible, using data recovery software can help us retrieve the lost files.
There are many types of data recovery software, and you can choose the appropriate software according to your specific usage. These software usually have powerful scanning capabilities that can deeply scan every sector in the SD card to find deleted or damaged files. Once the lost files are found, the software performs the recovery process and rewrites the files to the SD card to make them available again.
In short, trying to use data recovery software is a method worth trying, which can help us rescue lost data. Whether it is due to deletion, damage or formatting, data recovery software can help us get back important files.
Renee Undeleter is a software specially designed to recover various data files. When you encounter problems such as accidentally deleting important files, emptying the Recycle Bin, or formatting the disk/storage while using the system, etc. Whenever there is a problem, you can use this tool to recover the lost data. In addition, the software covers four recovery modes, has very diverse functions and is easy to operate.
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Step 1 : Download, install and run Renee Undeleter on your Windows computer, and select the (File Recovery) option in the main interface. It should be noted that do not install the software on the disk where the data needs to be recovered to avoid overwriting the data. In addition, after the file is lost, do not save new data to the same disk partition to avoid the lost file being damaged or completely lost.
Selecting File Recovery Options
Step 2 : Next, select the partition where the lost data is located and click on (Next).
File Recovery Select Target Device
Step 3 : Select the (Quick Scan) option and click the (Next) button to scan. (Quick Scan) mode only scans the first 30GB of remaining space on the selected disk. If you do not find the files you want after scanning, you can use the (deep scan) mode to try a full scan of the hard disk partition again. It will take more time, but more data can be scanned.
File Recovery Quick Scan Option
Step 4 : Wait for the scan to complete, you can double-click the file to preview, then check the files that need to be recovered, and click the (Recover) button to recover the files to other disks.
File Recovery Selecting Files to be Recovered
TipsDo not save new data to the same disk partition to avoid corruption or complete loss of lost files

Backup SD card data in time to prevent data loss

It is very important to back up SD card data in time to prevent data loss. When using SD cards to store important data, we must be aware of the risk of data loss, especially when encountering unexpected situations. No one can predict when an SD card will become corrupted or malfunction, so we should take proactive measures to protect the security of our data.
There are many ways to back up data, the simplest way is to copy the data to another storage device, such as a computer hard drive or cloud storage . By regularly copying the data in the SD card to other places, we can easily recover the data even if there is a problem with the SD card.
In addition, there are some software tools that can help us automatically back up the data in the SD card . These software can set the time and target location for automatic backup, and only back up new or modified files, thereby improving backup efficiency.
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Backing up data not only prevents data loss but also provides us with an extra sense of security. When we need to delete some important files on the SD card, we can back them up elsewhere to prevent data loss caused by misoperation. In addition, when the SD card is damaged or lost, the backed up data can also help us re-establish the original file structure, allowing us to restore data more easily.
In short, SD card data loss is a common problem, whether due to device failure or accidental operation. By backing up SD card data in a timely manner, we can protect our important information and files to the maximum extent and ensure that our data is always safe and reliable.

reach a verdict

After a lot of hard work, I finally managed to recover all the data from my SD card. By using professional data recovery software, I was able to retrieve all the lost photos, videos and files. The process was a bit time-consuming, but the result was satisfactory.
For those who are facing data loss from SD card, I would like to offer some suggestions. First, do not use SD card blindly to avoid further data destruction. Second, seek professional help in time to increase the possibility of successful recovery. In addition, regular backups are the best measure to protect important data and avoid pinning it all on one SD card.
SD cards are convenient, but they are also subject to the risk of accidental deletion, formatting or virus infection. When faced with data loss problems, do not give up easily as the possibility of recovering data exists. The most important thing is to remain patient and take appropriate action as early as possible to maximize the recovery of lost data.