Inquiry: I inserted a TF card into my Android phone and set it as internal storage, and then saved a lot of important data. Soon after, I inadvertently pulled out the TF card. When I plug it in again, the phone prompts that the TF card must be formatted. I accidentally clicked on the format option, and all the important information in it was missing. What should I do?——In the digital era, TF cards have become an indispensable data storage tool in our daily life and work. However, once you accidentally format the TF card, the important data in it will disappear in an instant, which is a headache. So, in the face of formatted TF card, can we still get back those precious data? This article will explain the data recovery method after TF card format for you in detail to help you get back your lost data.
1. About TF card
Before proceeding with TF card data recovery after formatting, let's first understand what TF card is used for. TF card, also known as Transflash card or micro SD card, is a small high-density memory card used to store data, such as audio files, etc.
TF** is commonly used for storage in devices such as digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, portable devices, etc. TF cards typically range in capacity from a few gigabytes to tens of gigabytes, with advantages such as portability and rewritableness.
Although the TF card plays an important role in work and life, it also has some potential problems. Sometimes, the data stored in the TF card may disappear suddenly or accidentally mismanipulate resulting in formatting of the TF card. How do we deal with these problems?
Second, the possibility of data recovery after TF card formatting
After the TF card is formatted, the data is not completely gone, but is marked as overwritten. Therefore, it is still possible for us to recover these data through professional data recovery software before the data is overwritten by new data.
Part 3: How to recover data after TF card formatting
There are plenty of data recovery software to choose from, so make sure you choose a legitimate channel** and check out user reviews and professional reviews to make sure it's safe and effective.
Different data recovery software may operate in slightly different ways, but the general steps include selecting the recovery type, selecting the TF card as the scanning target, waiting for the scan to complete, previewing and recovering data, etc. Be sure to follow the software's guidance to ensure the success of your data recovery.
So, what software can recover TF card data? If you don't back up your TF card data, we can give preference to professional and reliable data recovery software, such as Cloud Knight Data Recovery software that supports free scanning and previewing to improve TF card data recovery rate.
At the same time, it has the following advantages:The specific steps are as follows:It supports recovering data from computers, mobile hard disks, USB flash drives, memory cards and other devices.
Free scanning and preview are supported before recovery, which can effectively predict the recoverability of data.
Supports recovery of documents, audio, archives, and other files.
Applicable to all versions of Windows, such as WinXP 7 8 10 11.
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Step 1: First, connect the TF** card reader to the computer, then open the software that has been installed on the official website**, and select [USB flash drive memory card recovery] in the scene mode.
Step 2: Then check the TF card as the scanning target on the right side of the interface, if you don't see the TF card option, it is recommended to connect it to another USB interface, and click [Start Scan] after normal recognition.
Step 3: Once the scan is complete, you can quickly find and preview (double-click or preview mode) the files you need to recover by information such as file name, type, size, or modification date.
Step 4: Finally, check the data that previews correctly, click [Restore Now], select a safe location in the pop-up storage path window, and click [OK] to export.
Tips: If you find that the "USB flash drive memory card recovery" function in scene mode cannot meet your needs, it is recommended to try the "Deep Recovery" function to retrieve more data.
4. Precautions in the process of data recovery
1) Avoid continuing to write to the TF card: In order to prevent the data from being overwritten by new data, it is recommended to avoid writing to the TF card before data recovery, such as taking photos, videos, ** files, etc.
2) Backup the recovered data: Once you have successfully recovered your data, make sure to back it up to a different storage device just in case.
5. Causes of data recovery failure and countermeasures
1) Data overwritten by new data: If you continue to write to the TF card after formatting, the data may be overwritten by new data and cannot be recovered.
2) Physical damage to the TF card: If the TF card is physically damaged, such as chip falling off, gold finger wearing, etc., it may lead to data recovery failure (the software cannot recognize the TF card normally). At this point, it is advisable to seek help from a professional data recovery agency.
End of article:
Through the introduction of this article, we have learned about the possibilities, methods, and precautions of data recovery after TF card formatting. Although data recovery is not 100% successful, as long as we act in a timely manner and follow the correct steps, there is still a good chance of recovering those precious data. Of course, in order to avoid the troubles caused by data loss, we should also develop a good habit of backing up data regularly to ensure data security.
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