Micro SD is not detected anywhere. What to do if your phone or other gadgets do not see the memory card
When you load documents through a card reader, you see that your computer does not find the memory card, you need to do the following procedures that should solve this problem. First, make sure that the document storage and recording device is entered into the computer correctly. Sometimes it happens that document storage and recording devices are damaged.
In this case, you will have to correct this error. But we must not forget that this will delete all information. It also happens when the computer does not find the memory card - this is a problem with the drivers. You will have to apply a system restore. Go to the "Start" menu, then to "Utilities"
and click on "System Restore". 
Then select the desired restore point 
and follow the recommendations of the recovery wizard. After going through this process, the problem should go away. It happens that the computer does not find the memory card due to problems with the card reader itself. In this situation, it turns out that it is not the computer, but the card reader that does not see the memory card. It is unlikely that you will be able to fix such problems yourself. In this case, it is advisable to contact a specialist on these issues. If you cannot do without a card reader, you can use temporary substitutes - these are various small-sized card readers that are connected to the computer via a USB cable.
But you should still contact a professional as quickly as possible, because problems with the card reader can have the most global causes, for example, a broken motherboard. Also, the reason when the computer does not find the memory card may be due to the fact that the new card does not fit the outdated computer model.
Then you will have to reflash your computer or install an additional patch. If water gets on the system board for some reason, this can also lead to malfunction. The motherboard will need to be thoroughly cleaned and additional work may be required depending on the water damage caused.
Reasons for memory card failure
A flash drive is quite durable in comparison with other removable media; it is much more reliable and durable than CD/DVD drives, and can withstand different loads better than hard drives. The main causes of memory card problems can be divided into three categories:
1. controller failure when the flash drive is taken out during reading or writing
2. Wear of memory chips (exceeding the permissible number of rewrites)
3. Flash drive malfunction after mechanical impact (impact, etc.)
Of all three cases, only in the first is there any hope of fixing anything; it is enough to format the drive or reflash the controller. If your flash drive contains the information you need, you should seek the help of specialized companies engaged in data recovery from faulty drives.
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Today, the popularity of SD flash drives, I think, is not inferior to USB flash drives. Judge for yourself: phones, tablets, cameras, camcorders - SD flash drives (sometimes called SD cards) are used everywhere!
In general, I must admit that SD cards are quite capricious devices, and it is not uncommon that the computer does not recognize or does not see it. In these cases, usually, we immediately remember that the flash drive contains important photos, files, data - which simply need to be 100% returned and restored!
In this article, I will give the most common reasons for the invisibility of an SD card by a computer (laptop), as well as recommendations for eliminating them. I hope my modest advice will be useful to someone. So...
Many users confuse one point (although it is not key, it will help in solving the problem). I will show it using the example of one user question.
I took a card from my phone (microSD) and inserted it into my new device, but he suggested formatting it. Then I returned it back to the old phone, but he also wanted to format it. My laptop also does not see this card and offers to format it. What to do? Help me get data back from a flash drive.
Case in point. The laptop sees your flash drive and even offers to format it - i.e. it doesn't understand that there is data on it, it can't recognize your flash drive, it can't read the file system (in this case, the file system is marked as RAW).
This often happens due to:
- file system failure on the flash drive;
- Windows cannot read a file system that is unfamiliar to it (for example, this often happens with disks connected to a TV - it can reformat them into its file system, but then Windows does not see them).
By the way, many people make one mistake when connecting microSD to a computer: when inserting the card into the adapter, they do not push it all the way in (see photo 1 below). As a result, the PC simply does not see anything when connecting the SD adapter.
Checking the flash drive: fixing file system errors
In this case, you can try to restore the functionality of the flash drive and all the files on it using the error checking and correction utility - chkdsk (built into Windows).
To do this, do not agree with Windows' suggestion to format the media (screenshot above), but just run command line (The easiest way: press Win+R, then type CMD and press Enter, see screenshot below).
Checking the disk/flash drive
An example of recovery is shown in the screenshot above. After such a simple procedure, the flash drive returned to its working condition and functions normally to this day.
When the check is successful, the command line will usually say something like: "Windows checked the file system and found no problems. No further action is required".
Typically, if there was a small file system failure, then chkdsk it will be eliminated and the flash drive will become readable (after this procedure, both a phone and a laptop can read it).
Now what if chkdsk did not help, but the files need to be restored from the flash drive...
Recovering files from a flash drive
If, after trying to correct errors, Windows still intends to format it (that is, the OS sees it, but does not recognize it), then first of all, I will recommend that you restore files from it (if, of course, you need them).
Once you format the flash drive, it will be more difficult to recover data from it (and if new files are written, it will be completely impossible!).
There are special programs for data recovery. I will list some free and popular ones in the table below.
Instructions! How to recover photos from a MicroSD memory card or USB flash drive -
3 free data recovery programs
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One of the best programs for low-level formatting of various storage devices: hard drives, flash cards, etc. Main features:
How to format an SD card in HDD Low Level Format Tool:  Letter conflict: drive letter changeIn general, when you connect any drive (including a flash drive), Windows assigns a letter to this drive (for example, F:). But there is such a “glitch” that a letter is assigned incorrectly: for example, one that is already in the system - as a result: a conflict occurs and your flash drive is invisible! Therefore, if the flash drive is invisible, the first thing I recommend doing is going to "Disk Management": look at the drive letter, change it (it is possible to format the media). 1) To do this, first press the buttons Win+R, to line "Open" enter the command diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.
2) Next, find in the list the disk (microSD card) that is not displayed (not visible) for you. Right-click on it (sign-1 in the screenshot below) and select from the context menu "Change drive letter or drive path" . If the flash drive you are looking for is not listed in Disk Management, proceed to the next subsection of this article. If the file system is marked as RAW, the flash drive must be formatted (more on this at the beginning of this article).
Change drive letter 3) In the next step, press the button "Change"(number 1 on the screen below), then set the slider to "Assign a drive letter (A-Z)" and choose some unique letter (one that is not in the system). You agree with the changes made. Sometimes, you may need to restart your computer (laptop).
If the problem was related to an incorrectly specified drive letter, the flash drive will become visible and will work as normal... SD card classes and formatsSD card SD cards are different - they differ not only in volume and manufacturer, but also in size, class (operating speed), generation. All this, of course, can affect the visibility of the SD flash drive in the card reader... SD Card Sizes There are three form factors of SD cards: SD, miniSD, MicroSD (differ in size). Cards are used in a variety of portable devices: phones, cameras, video cameras, tablets, etc. The most widely used are microSD cards (due to their compact size, they can be inserted even into a miniature phone or MP3 player).
To connect a microSD card to a laptop or computer, a small adapter is always included with it (see photo below).
Typical information on the SD card
Manufacturer : No comments here. The only thing is that when you buy an SD card for yourself, I recommend choosing well-known manufacturers: SanDisk, Transcend, Sony, etc. SD card type
Important! Compatibility table of card readers and SD card types In principle, on each card reader (on the packaging with it) it is indicated which cards it supports. Naturally, if you insert a newer card, he simply will not see it and you will not be able to read it. The table below will show you the compatibility of card readers and SD card types.
Card class (speed) Typically, SD cards do not indicate operating speed (in MB/s, although sometimes this is indicated), but the class of the card. Using the tables below, you can find out what speed your card will support. Important: The higher the speed, the more expensive the card. Some devices require a specific card class (for example, a camera, otherwise video recording will be slow or not at all) - so be careful with this point! Speed class UHS speed class
Capacity, card size The bigger, the better. True, try to proceed from real needs: if you need to store a dozen or two photos, then maybe there is no point in overpaying and taking a high-capacity card? Lack of driversIt is quite possible that your flash drive is not displayed due to the fact that the drivers for the card reader are not installed. In this case, the card reader itself does not work, which means it will not read the SD card. In this case, usually the flash drive is not visible in "Disk Management" , and in device manager - a question mark will light up next to the device (meaning there are no drivers).
There is no driver (that's why the flash drive is not displayed...) - Device Manager How to enter Device Manager
In the device manager, look at the “USB Controllers” tab; it should just show something like “Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader” (see screenshot below). There should be no question marks or red icons lit in front of the device.
If you do not have a device (card reader) in the lists, and there are unknown devices with question marks (example - ) - most likely you simply do not have a driver. There are several ways out: PS A few more tips:  This is where I end this article. For additions on the topic - a separate merci in advance. All the best! |
If you use an Android phone Samsung, bq, sony, lg, xiaomi, zte, lenovo, fly, nokia, asus, alcatel, xiaomi and so on, you will find that the system storage is completely full.
This slows down the work speed, and to free up space, you usually insert an external microSD memory card.
At the same time, some users complain that their Android 7 (7.0), Android 6 (6.0), Android 4.4.2 and others, including the latest version of Android 8, do not see the SD memory card, including even the new one.
It happens that the device does not see files on the card - music, applications, photos, or does not see the formatted one.
How can I make my phone see the memory card? Are there programs for Android to see it? There are no such programs, and there is more than one reason.
If your smartphone suddenly stops seeing data on the memory card, then first of all you need to check it yourself, but let’s look at the solutions in order
The first reason why an Android phone does not see the SD memory card is dirt
Most of the users do not pay much attention to the behavior of their external drive and as a result they suffer from dust, dirt, etc. Dirt on the card can make it difficult to detect.
What to do: check the area around the metal part (contacts) and, if necessary, clean it with water or alcohol. Then dry it before putting it back into your phone.
The second reason why an Android smartphone does not see a microSD memory card is a compressed slot
The smartphone is becoming thinner and thinner, and the design is becoming more inventive. This is where a paradox arises - the phone is thin, therefore, a thick battery cannot be inserted there and the result is sad.
A thin battery does not hold a charge for a long time, so some people use non-original batteries, which are cheaper, last longer and, accordingly, are slightly larger than the original ones.
If these batteries are used, they may compress the card slot and make it unreadable.
What to do: remove the battery from the phone and install the original working battery (at least to make sure that it is not the cause).
The third reason why the Android phone does not see the microSD memory card
Many smartphones support slots that allow you to insert or remove external storage while it's running.
Only if you frequently insert and remove it, this can lead to various types of damage to the metal contacts.
What to do: you can adjust the contacts a little and, if necessary, clean them.
In extreme cases (I hope it doesn’t come to that), you will have to replace the slot - to do this you will need to go to a repair point.
The fourth reason why an Android smartphone does not see the micro SD memory card is viruses
Android users can download and install applications on the SD memory card.
Some applications contain virus files that can disrupt the operation of the external drive.
What to do: place it in the reader and connect it to your computer or laptop.
Then remove the malware using antivirus software or format it (Android viruses are not scary for your computer).
The fifth reason why an Android phone does not see the micro sd memory card is damage
To check if the drive is damaged, install it in a memory card reader and connect it to your computer.
If you can open it on your computer, then it's fine. Otherwise it may be physically damaged.
Reason six why Android does not see the microSD memory card - the phone is damaged
If you have already checked the SD card according to the above situation and found it to be in good condition, you may need to send your phone for maintenance.
There may be something wrong with the device that the external drive can't read.
In order for the flash drive to be readable on Android devices, you must save it carefully.
What was described above is for those who are in a hurry, but for those who have time, it may remain - let’s look at the problem deeper.
Other ways when Android does not see the memory card
Today we store a lot of data on a removable memory card - photos, videos, documents and applications.
If the Android phone does not see the microsd, then there are many reasons. Don’t panic - this does not mean that your data files will be lost - the problem is usually easily solved by the smartphone owner himself.
The smartphone may not see the memory card due to incompatibility - the card is not suitable for your smartphone.
Therefore, you should make sure that the card model is compatible with your phone. In the device characteristics you can see whether it supports this model.
Also look at what size it supports - maybe the most popular one with 32 GB is not suitable.
If you have done this, and your smartphone continues to not see the external drive, proceed to the methods described below.
The smartphone does not see the microsd - restart and reinstall the card
If the drive responds to the device, but the smartphone still does not detect it, the first thing to do is restart the phone.
If the problem was caused by a software bug, the system will quickly detect the removable drive after restarting.
The memory card should be inserted into the slot without pressure until it clicks. If the problems continue, try the following method to return the device to its original state (reset).
After the reset, the system files will be restored and the smartphone will automatically return to its factory state.
Be careful - this procedure will delete personal user data and do not forget to charge the phone to at least 50%.
Android does not see the SD memory card - check the SD memory card for errors
To do this method, follow a few simple steps:
- connect the drive to your computer or laptop;
- in the “My Computer” section, find it and right-click it;
- select "Properties" and go to "Tools";
- select “Check disk for errors” and click “Run check”;
- On the “Options” tab, check the box next to “Automatically fix ...” and “Check and repair ...”, then run the test.
- After scanning, insert the drive into the phone.
If checking for errors does not help, you will have to apply more advanced measures. Try formatting it.
It happens that there are mistakes, but nothing can be done. There are times when the SD card does not want to be formatted. In this case, use the next step.
If, after formatting, the phone sees the memory card, but cannot open it, then format it again, but on the smartphone.
Of course, it happens that even the computer does not see the memory card. What to do? Then most likely there is only one way out - to identify the manufacturer and try to find a program on their website that corrects their product.
If all the methods described above do not solve the problem, go to the nearest repair point, where they will reinstall the Android system or restore the memory card.
Why did Android stop seeing the microsd memory card after formatting?
This is the last section in our story. If you formatted an external drive on a computer or laptop, your Android phone may not see it.
Why? Because he “doesn’t understand” all the formats that computers and laptops work with.
The computer or laptop could be formatted in ntfs format, but the android needs exFAT or FAT32.
What to do? The solution suggests itself, of course. Paste it back into the PC and below the “File system” line, select the correct format and format again. Good luck.
Hello, dear friends. In this article we will look at how to recover a memory card and how to restore an sd without much difficulty. This is a very pressing issue nowadays. Now almost any new electronics has a slot for a memory card of some type. The most popular formats are microSD, miniSD, SD.
Progress of memory card resuscitation
- To recover various data from SD, you need to install special software on your personal computer. It can be either free or cost some money.
- Then, using a card reader, you need to connect the memory card to a personal computer.
- Launch the program and, following the assistant's prompts, recover deleted data.
- Finish by saving the data to your hard drive.
This is not difficult. To transfer files from SD, various software will help you. It is recommended to have it on hand in case of data problems. This way you don’t spend a lot of time and you don’t need special skills. It is best to try to revive the card using the software suggested below.
SD Card Recovery Software
The most common program for recovering data from micro SD and SD is SD Card Recovery. This is a free program and it won't be difficult to find. It allows the user to recover deleted information from various flash cards. Files will be restored quickly.
SD Card Recovery is a modern utility, it is easy to learn and does not require special knowledge in the field of computer technology. It supports the following formats - micro SD, SD, MS, M2. Another feature of this utility is the recovery of information from damaged flash drives. It can recover files in mp3, mp4, jpeg, etc. formats. The recovered file will be returned to you without distortion. Restoring a micro SD flash drive using this utility is not difficult. Absolutely everyone can figure this out. To date, SD Card Recovery software has received many positive reviews from various users.
R-Studio program
Also, another free software that can help you with SD resuscitation is R-Studio.
On the official web resource they write that this program is not difficult to learn, but is capable of restoring a large number of files intact. It is an excellent substitute for SD Card Recovery.
Easy Recovery
Another means of returning files from a card is Easy Recovery. Some professional users praise its file recovery capabilities.
There are some problems that may arise when recovering data. Each of us can face them. Let's look at several ways to solve such problems.
If MicroSD is not detected
There may be several options.
Option 1. Sometimes your PC does not see the memory card, but how will you restore it then? There are 3 ways to solve this problem. Sometimes the flash drive is displayed with a letter. To solve this, you need to open Disk Management. To quickly open this window, you usually use the Win+R key combination. There you need to enter the command diskmgmt.msc. In the window that appears, select the flash drive, and then you need to select “Change the drive letter or path to it.” Then select another letter and save the changes.
Option 2: Often, after purchasing a new computer or updating the software, it may lack the necessary drivers. You need to install them. You need to go to the corresponding official website and find this driver there, and if you have a distribution kit on any medium, then use it. Drivers will help you identify connected devices on your computer. This is one of the easiest ways to fix the problem.
Option 3. The easiest way is to disconnect the flash drive and connect it to another device. This is not the best method, since you need to solve problems on the main computer before restoring the flash drive, but this method is the least time-consuming.
What to do if the PC does not see the flash drive or entire files? This means that your PC does not see the flash drive only partially (some files are present, but others are not). Many people think that their flash drive is broken and are trying to restore it. There is no point in drawing hasty conclusions. You can try to solve this problem by running a virus scan. Viruses can interfere with the normal operation of a flash drive. You need to insert it into your computer and check it with any antivirus.
Formatting SD and microSD memory cards
If it was not possible to recover data from the memory card, then it needs to be formatted for further use. There are times when, while using a flash drive, there is not enough space, and you urgently need to load files onto the flash card. When solving this problem, it is advised to copy all the files that were on the card and then format it.
There is also a situation when your personal computer or mobile device does not see the memory card and requires formatting it for further use of the flash card. If your memory card cannot be read after this procedure, then it is most likely broken. What to do if the memory card is damaged? Is it possible to restore it? A damaged memory card can be taken to service. There, with rare exceptions, they will help you restore a damaged flash card. Repairing a memory card can cost a lot of money, and there is no guarantee that all data will be restored. In the next paragraph we will look at how you can restore a microSD card at home.
Restoring a memory card can also be done at home. How to recover a flash drive? To recover a microSD memory card, the Hetman Partition Recovery program can help you. This is a program for recovering an SD card. This software allows you to find previously created disk partitions that were subsequently deleted. If your flash card cannot be read, then you can try this method. This program for microsd and sd recovery is suitable for use even by inexperienced and novice users of modern technical devices. Now you should not have any questions about how to recover an SD memory card.
Devices that will help with formatting
A personal computer is the most reliable device. It can be used to perform various actions with portable devices. To connect various types of cards (SD and microSD) to a computer, we need a card reader that will help the PC identify the memory card as a regular flash drive.
There is another way to connect and identify SD and microSD on a PC. This can be done using a cable that needs to be connected to your tablet/phone. For example, you have a memory card in your tablet and you want to open it on your computer. Connect your tablet and PC. The flash card will appear as a regular additional storage medium.
If your device (phone or tablet) does not have the function of formatting a memory card, then in this case you can use separate programs on your PC.
How can you format a flash card?
There are many programs that have this function. One good program is SD Card Formatter. She, like the others, will not be difficult to find. Let's figure out what SD Card Formatter is.
This formatter is free. The program will help you format various types of flash cards. The most common function of SD Card Formatter is SDXC and SDHC formatting. This program has many useful features, one of which is formatting flash drives by connecting Android devices to a computer. This flash drive recovery program is easy to learn.
How do you format microSD cards? Formatting a microSD is no different from formatting a regular SD, as is restoring a microSD memory card from an SD. This is done either using a computer with a microSD-SD adapter, or using your portable device that supports microSD.
Knowledge that will definitely come in handy
To avoid problems with SD, you need to take proper care of it from the very beginning. If you follow these points, then there should be no problems. Let's consider simple rules:
- There is no need to subject the flash drive to physical impact (do not drop it);
- Try to defragment the SD card;
- Periodically copy the contents of the drive to another medium, such as a computer. In the event of a malfunction, you can format the card and transfer the data back;
- There is no need to fill your memory to capacity. You must have at least 10-15% free space;
- You should try to remove the memory card rarely, and only using a special function that is available in new smartphones (Settings>Memory>SD Eject);
- Your flash drive should not lie idle; try to use it periodically.
Restoring a microSD card is, of course, not difficult. But the main thing is to take care of your storage media so that such problems do not arise in the future.
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Android does not see the microSD flash drive (memory card) September 2017
What to do if Android does not see the microSD flash drive? This question often worries owners of smartphones and other gadgets, regardless of manufacturer and cost. Problems of obtaining data from a DVR or installing software on a tablet or smartphone can be solved independently if you know the main causes of the malfunction and how to solve them.
How the problem manifests itself
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The malfunction manifests itself as follows: after replacing the micro-SD card, after rebooting, flashing or simply turning on the device, the gadget does not see the flash drive or its contents. As a result, data or installed software is lost, the camera and programs begin to write information to the internal memory of the device. The latter quickly becomes clogged, there is no space left for recording OS service information, and the gadget loses performance and begins to freeze.
As a result, if the internal memory is small, it becomes impossible to work without a memory card.
To fix the problem, you need to determine the cause of the breakdown. Very often it is possible to eliminate a defect yourself, without going to a workshop.
The phone does not see the flash drive due to formatting problems
The partition table can become corrupted on any file system (NTFS, ExFat, Fat32). As a result, Android cannot read files written to SD. Most often this happens when the user tries to format the memory card himself and performs incorrect actions. Another option is to insert a card with a different file system, for example, from a camera. You can restore the card's functionality by formatting it again. This can be done either with the phone itself or another Android device, or using a computer with a card reader.
The menu of some phones allows you to format the SD card by selecting the appropriate item in the settings. If it is not there, you can reboot the phone, enter “Recovery” mode and format the file system of the card by selecting “Wipe cache partition”.
Important: errors when working with the device in “Recovery” mode can lead to the loss of all data and even inoperability of the OS. Therefore, inexperienced users should not use this method.
It is easier and safer to format flash drives on a computer. To do this, you need a card reader and a formatting program (standard, built into the OS, or any other). You need to remove the flash drive from the device, insert it into the card reader and format it in exFAT or FAT32 format. After formatting, Android should begin to “see” the flash drive. If this does not happen, the problem is more serious.
The memory card has failed
Flash memory has a limited number of read-write cycles. In addition, the device may be damaged due to microcracks on the board or under the influence of static voltage. In this case, after installation in the card reader, the computer does not detect the flash drive. It is also not readable on other devices.
It is impossible to restore a damaged memory card or the data on it. This cannot be done either from the Android device itself, or by connecting it to the computer as a flash drive via USB, or from the computer via a card reader. All that remains is to purchase a new flash card compatible with your device.
Important: sometimes, due to a board malfunction, phones and tablets can “burn” memory cards. Therefore, if a short time after replacing the flash drive it fails again, it is necessary to diagnose the Android device.
Memory card and Android devices are not compatible
A smartphone or tablet may not see the flash card if it is simply not designed to work with modern storage media. When there is a suspicion that the card does not correspond to a tablet or phone, then you should try to read it on a computer with an adapter for memory cards. If the gadget does not see the card, but the computer does, the reason is incompatibility.
All gadgets have restrictions on the maximum size of the memory card: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB. This happens if, for example, you bought a 64 GB card, but the limits of your smartphone (tablet) are 32 GB.
Another option is that the flash drive is made to a technical specification that is unknown to your device. In this case, the gadget does not recognize it. Therefore, before buying a memory card, you need to study the documentation of your tablet or phone to buy an SD card of the appropriate size and type.
In addition to incompatibility, device damage or software failure may occur. In this case, the computer will also see the flash card, but the phone (tablet) will not.
Software error
In this case, the gadget either does not see the memory card at all, or certain programs do not see it. If you know - the card is empty, although it shows that the space is occupied, the problem is in the settings or performance of the OS and software of the phone (tablet). If Android does not see the SD card in applications, but does see it in recovery, try looking at the settings first. It is possible that the save path for applications is not set to the card, but to the internal memory. Fix it.
Another solution when only one application does not see the card is to reinstall or update it, and also check its own settings.
Important: often the phone OS begins to see the inserted card only after a reboot. If the flash card is not visible without rebooting, and then works fine, nothing else should be done.
When the above does not help, you should try updating the firmware of your tablet (phone). Often, after updating the OS to a newer version, the device begins to work correctly with the SD card.
Broken SD card slot
If a smartphone does not see a flash drive installed from another smartphone, and it meets the technical requirements of the device, the problem is in the smartphone itself. In this case, you can try to insert the card so that the contacts in the phone fit tightly to its tracks. To do this, you should try to clean and bend them a little. If the problem is not with the contacts, but with damage to the controller or card slot, all that remains is to send the gadget for repair or replace it with a new one.
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Recovering a MicroSD memory card
The problem of MicroSD recovery is now more popular than ever, and is in great demand. Flash drives often break, but half the trouble is when it just breaks; the second “bad” part is that the information on it is also lost, which is undesirable. This is why questions are often asked on the Internet about how to even get information from a broken flash drive. 
The problems with this can be very diverse, some simply cannot recover the media, while others produce errors. Especially for recovery, there are special programs for restoring MicroSD cards. The user only needs to point to them.
1. MicroSD recovery programs
ColdRecovery does an excellent job of recovering photos, audio recordings, videos, and more. The program cannot recover regular files, so it is suitable only for those media that are used on cameras, phones and music players.How to use CardRecovery:
1. Download the program. We launch and continue the actions with the “Next” button.
2. Select “Drive Letter” in the special section, and then select the device type “Camera brand and...”, where we check the required boxes next to them and specify the folder for data recovery. "Next".
3. Wait for completion and “Next”.4. We look at the list of recovered files. Check the box next to the ones you want to save. "Next" again. The restoration is complete. 
PC Inspector Smart Recovery
The program is superior to the previous one in its functionality; it will restore all required, available file types. It can also work to restore fixed and removable hard drives. It's easy to use: 1. Loading Smart Recovery;2. In the start window, select the desired item, in our case it is “recovery of logical files”. 3. Select the required disk. 
On the forums and the official website they write that this software is the most “comprehensive”, and it will restore most of the files intact. Users agree to this. To recover data using R-Studio, you need:1. Download R-Studio to your PC.
2. Select the “Drivers” section, where you will need to select the media from which the data will begin to be recovered. The Properties section should now start displaying the properties of the object being restored.
3. The next section “Folders” shows the folders, and the other “Contents” shows the data (files) of this folder. To restore them, you will need to click on the “Recovery” item. 
Many professional users praise the program and its file recovery capabilities. There is only one way to check the functionality of file recovery from Easy Recovery: 1. Install it before downloading.
3. Click “Continue” again. Next, go to “Data Recovery”, and check the box under this item.4. “Continue” again. Now all that remains is to wait for the process of scanning all deleted files and compiling a list to complete. Each file can be recovered separately. Select it, right-click on it and select “Save as...”. 
Flash Memory Toolkit
Functional file recovery program. It can perform a variety of functions, including testing and destroying any information, backing it up and obtaining additional data. To restore data, select the desired flash drive in the “Device” section, look for the “File Recovery” item on the left and follow the software instructions. This may happen so that the restoration of microSD using the programs provided above is not always successful.
2. Possible problems with MicroSD recovery
MicroSD not defined
It happens that the MicroSD card needs to be restored, but the PC simply does not see it. If this happens, there are three options to solve the problem at once: 1. If the flash drive is designated simply by a letter when connected. Then you need to open the “disk management” program, to call it you need to enter a command in a special execution field called up by the Win + R key combination, and enter the command diskmgmt.msc into it. Select the flash drive, and then click “Change the drive letter or path to it.” After which you will need to select any other letter of the alphabet and save the changes. 
2. Lack of drivers. In some cases, a new PC may simply not have a special driver for the media. The solution is to install them. This is best done through off. Website. Of course, a special Driver Pack “DriverPack Solution” may be a good option. It can independently detect all devices connected to the PC and install or update drivers for it. This method is very attractive and convenient, since in this case there is a minimum of user actions. 
3. The last option is simply to disconnect this flash drive and connect it to another device, which will give you a chance to read the files on it, or restore them using software.
The computer does not see files on the MicroSD flash drive
This means that the computer does not see the flash drive in its entirety, but only partially, that is, some files are there, others are not. Often, users immediately come to a simple conclusion - the problem is in the flash drive and it needs recovery, but the problems are most often much simpler. The solution to this popular problem is as follows: viruses, most often Trojans, need to be removed. Indeed, the Trojan may hide some or all files. Therefore, just turn on the flash drive in your PC and scan it with an antivirus.
3. MicroSD cards. Restoration from different manufacturers.
MicroSD Transcend recovery
For such cards, manufacturers have created their own original software for recovering lost files. The software is called RecoveRx. The provided software takes into account all the features of the map, and is also capable of performing a number of functions better than any other programs. RecoveRx can format the microSD and also set a password on it.
MicroSD Transcend Recovery
1. Naturally, download the program from the official website.2. Select the required file types.3. Wait for the end of the process. 
MicroSD Kingston recovery
The problem with this manufacturer is the Phison controllers. Which means that only low-level restoration can be done. Other methods simply will not bring results. 1. Determine the Product ID and Vendor ID parameters to find the best utility. This is done using another program - USBDeview. Open the software and find the required card on the disk. Right-click and select “html report: selected elements”. Scrolling the window below, we see the two required IDs. 
2. Go to the website flashboot.ru/iflash, then enter special parameters into the required fields. As a result, you will see all the problems that have ever occurred with a specific card model. MicroSD Kingmax recoveryKingmax has acquired its own software. In general, there are two programs - one is PD-07 and U-Drive, and the other is Super Stick. Their use is as simple as possible: start - select a drive. 
MicroSD Sandisk recovery
Users note that in case of any problems, Sandisk will only help with full formatting. After which the flash drive works as if it was just purchased. The program is also very easy to use. 
MicroSD Smartbuy recovery
This is a very interesting manufacturer with “unique” flash cards. In the case of SmartBy, if the flash drive suddenly stops working, then after some time (a day, a week, a month, up to a point), it can start working again on its own. But if you don’t want to wait, you can try to restore it with special programs. There is a program called “DiskInternals Uneraser” specifically for such flash drives. The application looks like a regular folder. Select the desired media and click on the “Recovery” button, also known as “Recovery”, you can restore files at the end of the process. 
MicroSD Qumo recovery
Qumo flash drives are notorious for stopping working out of the blue. They just don’t work anymore and there is almost nothing concrete to identify signs of their “life.” Some experienced users suggest using “R-Studio” or “CardRecovery” programs for Qumo flash drives. But this may not always be effective. MicroSD A-Data recovery In this case, little helps. Only “Paragon Partition Manager Free” works most effectively with flash drives of this format. First, the program will ask for formatting, and then create a new partition. 
MicroSD Oltramax recovery
For them, regular full formatting using a special SD Card Formatter is best.
4. Restoring damaged MicroSD
It happens that when using the drive, an alarming message “Memory card is damaged” or something else may appear on your screen. The following programs will come to the rescue:Smart Data Recovery – will help you select the media and click the “Find” button, after which it will search for the necessary files that can be recovered.
- Recuva – after launch, click “Analysis” and wait for the process to complete. 
- BadCopyPro – select Memory card, and click “next” twice. 
The same operations can be performed on a tablet or phone on the Android platform. Other applications will come to the rescue here: GT Recovery for Android – select the desired item in the program and wait for completion;
- Wondershare Dr. Fone for Android – launch the program, select the required files. 
5. Prevention
It is best to start using the flash drive correctly so that no bad problems occur with it. Here are some tips that will help you avoid breakdowns: 1. Try not to drop the flash drive, hit it, bend it, or generally subject it to harsh physical impact.2. Avoid various types of radiation, including X-ray machines and exposure to direct sunlight.3. Do not touch the contacts with your fingers and try to keep them closed at all times.4. From time to time, completely defragment the flash drive and use it as often as possible - flash drives do not like to sit idle.5. Create backup copies of the flash drive so that in case of malfunctions you can restore it.6. Leave free space on your storage device.7. If the card is installed in a smartphone, tablet, or speaker, try to remove it from there less often.
I received a request on the topic “MicroSD memory card is not detected.” The full text of the request is below in the screenshot.
As you already understood, the client was interested in the possibility of repairing a damaged memory card. After carefully reviewing the sent pictures with damaged memory cards, I came to the conclusion that there are chances to recover data from a damaged microSD, and they are quite good.
As for the possibility of repair, it’s the other way around. In the case where there is physical damage, then there can be no talk of repairs. And it’s not even about this specific case, but about the situation as a whole. The microSD card production technology does not provide options for repair, although there are exceptions, but this is the exception to the rule. You can find out about repairing flash drives in my blog blog..
Memo:All -micro and -mini SD are monolithic flash drives, with all that it implies. You can read more about data recovery from monoliths in this publication.
Important:If there is important data on the card, but the microSD (microSD) does not work, then you should think about the need for repair. Repair can destroy all data, without the possibility of further recovery of information.
What to do if MicroSD is not detected
The fact is that almost all memory cards, for the most part, cannot be repaired, but there are some nuances. So, for example, I have had cases when clients brought me such memory cards with, well, “childish” problems. Below I will give a couple of examples.
Case No. 1
A client calls, saying that I had an SD card in the camera, but one day it was no longer detected in the device, and there were “mega-important photos” lying there. The first thing I thought was that there was a problem with the card controller, but everything turned out to be banal and simple.
Solution. It turned out that the client did not have an SD card at all, but a microSD inserted into an SD adapter (photo example below). After removing the microSD from the adapter and connecting via a card reader, I was able to access the contents of the disk in normal mode (without any “unknown” manipulations) and copied the data to the client’s flash drive. I was even embarrassed to take money for this. Such cases happen.
The thing is that SD adapters are a very unreliable “device” and should not be trusted. The strangest thing for me is that even some professional photographers use such a crutch technique, which I still cannot understand.
Case No. 2
The contacts have oxidized. There are also cases when oxides appear “commonly” on the card connector. In such cases, the microSD is not detected by the phone or any other device it is connected to.
Solution. The solution here is very simple, and for this we need a regular rubber band and a cotton swab with industrial alcohol. In general, you can do without alcohol, but how can we do without such a “device”. To eliminate oxidative processes, you need to take an eraser and carefully (without using brute physical force, but also without gentle rubbing) rub an eraser over the contacts until they become shiny as in the photo below. After you are sure that the connector contacts are well cleaned, you need to apply a little alcohol to the ear stick and clean the contacts and wait until the alcohol dries.
At this point, perhaps, the article about what to do if MicroSD memory cards are not detected can be considered closed. I wish you all a good mood and life without breakdowns that could not be fixed.
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