Is your SD Card corrupted? Here is how you can recover files from it

Most people like to capture memorable moments of their lives in the form of pictures they store in an SD card on their phone. It is a wonderful feeling to browse the images after a few months or even years. But unfortunately one fine day, you find out that your SD card is corrupted and you cannot access any of your files.

The good news is, there are ways you can get it back. Read on to know more about how you can recover your photos and other important files from a corrupted SD card.

Here are the two ways you can recover your data:

Recovering Data Using a Software

There are a few data recovery software available online. You can choose the one that matches your device specifications.

You can follow the steps below steps to recover data from your SD card;

Step 1: Download and install the Software on your Windows or Mac.

Step 2: Connect your phone or card reader with the SD card inserted to your computer.

Step 3: Open the Software.

Step 4: Navigate to the location of your SD card.

Step 5: Search for a start button so that the Software initiates the scanning process to find out the recoverable files.

Step 6: Check the list of files that you can recover.

Step 7: Select the files that you wish to restore and the location where you want to restore them. (Note: Please select a location different from your SD Card to avoid further file corruption)

Step 8: Search for a recover button, click on it and watch the magic happen.

Data Recovery by Recovery Squad

However, such applications may not always be reliable. Therefore it is recommended to avail the services of an SD card recovery specialist firm. If you are in Melbourne or Perth, Recovery Squad has got you covered. All you have to do is give them a call on MELBOURNE: (03) 7016 8120 PERTH: (08) 6355 6244or visit to their office.

Here’s a simple 3-step process that will process your SD card recovery Melbourne and Perth by Recovery Squad.

Step 1: Diagnosis of SD Card

Upon the arrival of your SD Card at their office, their capable team examines your card and gives you an idea of how much data is likely to be recovered and the cost of recovery. Once you give them a green signal, they proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Data Recovery from Your SD Card

Now, the team of specialists uses their high-end technology to retrieve all the possible data from your SD card while making sure that there is no further damage to the data.

Step 3: Data Delivery

When the recovery of your data is finished, Recovery Squad will send you a list of files recovered. You can choose to upload them either on some other storage device or directly to your cloud storage.

If you are from Melbourne, you can search for SD card recovery in Melbourne and Perth to find dependable service providers. It will take anywhere from 24 hours to 3-4 days depending upon the damage caused to the card.

If you don’t want to go through the hassles of installing and running a data recovery software application on your computer, you can always outsource the job to the experts and let them take care of it. In the end, you will get most of your important files back. It is also highly recommended that you keep uploading backups of important photos and videos on the cloud!

About the Author: Daniel Etezadi

Hey, I am Daniel Etezadi Director at Recovery Squad & Century IT Consultants. I have been working in the data recovery/IT industry for over 22 years. My expertise includes working with companies that have lost data due to a variety of reasons including hard drive failures, human error, and natural disasters. I have helped many clients recover their precious data and return it to them in a timely manner. I specialize in recovering data from Hard Drives, RAID Arrays, NVR/DVR, CCTV , and Solid State Drives. I am also an expert at helping companies that have been hacked or compromised by malware and viruses."