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Utilities + techniques that will repair a damaged SD memory card, cure formatting errors and make SD work on your computer and phone.

Types of damage to SDHC memory cards

The most common scenarios that lead to problems reading SD cards on mobile devices and PCs are the following:

• Physical damage to the memory card
• Presence of bad sectors in the file table of the SD card:
  • After unsuccessful file transfer (copy-paste or Ctrl + X)
  • In case of a system failure of the OS (sudden shutdown of the PC) or phone
• Other unknown reasons why the SD card is damaged

What happens when the memory card is damaged

Let us list the characteristic symptoms: what is happening, the SD memory card is damaged.

• Photos and videos open with errors or are not displayed completely
• SD card is unreadable or not recognized by phone/PC
• The phone displays a message saying that recording to the SD card is not possible
• Damaged SD card asking to format it
• The OS reports reading errors and freezes when connecting an SD card to the computer

How to recover a damaged memory card through the console

To correct reading errors on the memory card, you can use. The utility is included in any version of Windows.

How to use chkdsk when fixing a memory card:

1. Open the Run menu via the Start menu or the Win + R hotkeys.
2. Type cmd, Enter
3. At the command prompt, type chkdsk [drive letter]: /f /r, Enter
4. Press Y to confirm the scan will start

The meaning of the keys in chkdsk:

• Flag /f – correct errors on the memory card
• The /r flag – fixing bad sectors on the disk

The functionality of the chkdsk utility also contains other scan parameters, which can be viewed using the /? command. .

Format the memory card using the SDformatter program

Often problems with a memory card arise due to incorrect formatting. As a result,

• sd card is not readable
• does not appear when connected on certain PC configurations
• A memory card with the NTFS file system is not available for writing files on Mac OS.

The free SDformatter program is ideal for these purposes. It formats SD cards. Nothing more is required from her. SDformatter copes with the task better than standard Windows formatting programs - in fact, they are not entirely suitable for formatting SD/SDHC memory cards.

Is there a possibility of permanent damage to the memory card?

Yes, sure. Reading errors on the memory card cannot be restored programmatically if they are of a mechanical nature:

• you damaged the memory card by dropping or stepping on it,
• Water has entered the memory card,
• When the phone caught fire, the memory card was exposed to heat.

If the problem is a hardware problem, in the case of a hard drive or USB flash drive, it is possible to replace the microcircuits in the laboratory. However, an SD memory card, which is microscopic in size, cannot be restored; the only option is to replace the damaged memory card with a new one. Moreover, the presence of visible damage excludes free replacement under warranty.

Question answer

My sd memory card was damaged, can I recover lost photos on it? What should I do?

Answer. Yes, in most cases, CardRecovery 6.10 (flash drive recovery program) is capable of reliably recovering photos from damaged memory cards (but not in all cases. Basically, it depends on the current state of the memory card and the number of overwrite cycles of free space).

CardReader is the optimal application for recovery, since this program is “tailored” for media formats and memory cards. In addition, we can recommend an alternative - RhotoRec. It searches file signatures and in some cases finds what CardReader misses.

Most of the photos on the SD card are damaged. Folders allegedly damaged. After reading your article, I realized that the problem may have arisen due to “overwriting”. Is it possible to recover photos from a damaged microSD?

Answer. Yes, of course, recovery of a microSD memory card after overwriting is less likely. Therefore, it is best to take it out of the phone and restore it only through a card reader by connecting the SD card to a computer or laptop.

The phone showed a message saying that the memory card is not supported by the phone. I checked. The card is indeed damaged. Is it possible to restore or extract photos and videos from there and how to do it. Thank you.

Answer. If the memory card is damaged, you need to remove it from the phone (or other device where it was used), connect it to the computer via a card reader and scan the SD card using recovery programs. This is the only way to recover data from a damaged card.

If there is physical damage (and, consequently, the computer does not see the SD card), unfortunately, recovery is not possible.

SD card is damaged. I can’t open and view files either through my phone (Android) or my computer (Windows 7). downloaded CardRecovery 6.10. build 1210 (evalutiation version), the program found the files, BUT at the last stage, i.e. saving, a line appears in which you need to enter the key. If you don't have a key, you need to buy one. So, is there any way to restore files without cost? because There is a lot of valuable information on the SD card, I would not like to format it. I hope very much for your help.

Answer. Yes, you can restore a damaged phone SD card at no cost. Since you're talking about CardRecovery, you'll either have to buy the full version on the developer's website ($40) or download it to rutracker in the pro version. We can recommend free and high-quality programs for complete recovery (we have already done a detailed review of its functions). In order for the memory card to be identified in the list, you need to connect it via a card reader to the PC.

Recently I decided to take a photo, but when I take a photo, it is saved, but there is a black screen in the gallery. Also, VK does not listen to music and does not save pictures and screenshots to the memory card. What to do? I am hope for your help!

Answer. Your phone's memory card may be damaged. You can fix file system damage by formatting the SD card on a computer or directly on your phone (read how to do this above). If this method does not work, try replacing the SD card or, as a last resort, resetting the phone to factory settings.

About five days ago, the phone began to show an icon that the memory card (flash drive) was damaged and suggested erasing everything from it. I didn't do this. Two days later, all audio recordings disappeared. And today I discovered that most of the photos were also missing. What to do? Is it possible to restore them?

Answer . As a rule, ifSDthe card is damaged,Windowssuggests formatting it (= erasing it). Before doing this, it is best to copy all remaining data to your PC.

The next step is to perform a quick format (Quick, but notFull!) and scan the memory card with recovery programs.Among the free ones we recommend Recuva, PhotoRec, DiskDigger for PC.

I ordered it for myselfSD cardon aliexpress. I inserted it into the phone and everything worked. An hour passed, I rebooted the phone - it stopped seeing the flash drive, the same situation on the computer. ButSDthe card is connected to the computer and is present in the list of media. I go into my computer - it’s not there, I go to Disk Management - it shows that the disk is working fine. At the same time, I can’t format or copy files to a flash drive. I inserted it into a tablet with Android 5.0: it shows that the flash drive is damaged and asks to format it. I started formatting, OSWindowformats and completes formatting successfully, but after this procedure nothing happened.

What should I do in this situation? How to restore micro sd? I accept any options except contacting the service.

Answer . Replacing the flash drive under warranty would be the fastest solution to the problem. ButSDIt is problematic to return a card from Aliexpress to the seller: sending it by mail will take months.

If formatting doesn't help, try creatingDisk VolumeonSDmap using a standard componentWindows: Control Panel - Disk Management. Then assign any free letter to Disk Volume.

Before our vacation we bought a new digital camera. Of course, we also bought a new memory card for him. Well, we walk around, take photos, there are already 900 photos, a 32 GB flash drive, it should have been enough for many photos, but suddenly the camera gives an error that we have damaged the flash card. And the photos don't open. We arrived home, started looking, but the flash drive would not open anywhere.

Question: is the problem with the camera or the flash drive? How can I restore the photo now?

Answer . Theoretically, the error could be caused by the camera, but this happens very rarely. For example, if the camera software contains errors, this can be resolved by flashing the device.

But most often the problem is associated with improper use of the memory card: for example, if you took it out of the camera without turning it off or connected it to another device / took it out of the card reader without removing it (unmounted).

What to do if the memory card is damaged? The best thing:

1. Check the memory card for errors by connecting it to the PC
2. Format media - if there are particularly important photos onSDthe map is no longer there.

Also check if the contacts on thestorage device. If filming was carried out in difficult weather conditions, this could cause contamination and, consequently, deterioration of the electrical conductivity of the memory card.

[Phone cannot recognizeSD-card after 3 days of use]

My phonevivo y53 reads my old oneSD-card, but my new one is 32 GB. My phone reads it, but only when transferring files from phone toSD-map. Some files are corrupted and when sharing files on another deviceSD the card is automatically disabled. What can be done to recover the sd card and files on it?

Answer . It is necessary to check the memory card for reading errors: perhaps you removed it incorrectly or, over time, erroneous sectors appeared that prevented writing/reading). Suitable for scanningchkdskor command line (see for error correction).

If no errors are found, copy the contents of the memory card to your computer (make a backup) and formatSDmap using the utility . Programs available on the manufacturer’s website are also suitable for these purposes.SDcards (if available).

[Memory card is damaged... I've been trying to fix it for 3 days and nothing works]

About 3 days ago my micro SD card suddenly went bad. Photos do not open, nor do videos. Here's what I tried:

• Checked if the memory card works on another device
• Tried to fix errors via: "chkdsk:D/F" on my PC
• I tried restarting and turning off the phone several times.
• Tried to see if it works on my PC.

Does anyone know anything I can do how to recover a microsd memory card? Would appreciate any help.

Answer .

1. Look for proprietary software on the memory card manufacturer's website. In some cases may be useful.
2. You can check the disk for errors not only through the command line, try otherslikeHDDScan. -software

my 32gb sd card got damaged when i tried to download a file from a torrent. I can read data from the SD card, but I can't delete it or write new files. I tried cmd to solve the problem, but couldn't partition the memory card.

Please help me fix the SD card.

Answer . If you downloaded virus software from torrents, the virus may have blocked access to removable media. Therefore, it would not hurt to check your PC andSDerror card.

Second point. If you are writing files to free space, where there isbadsectors,Windowswill give an error. To resolve the error, check the memory card for errors or movebad-sectors to the end of the file table using diagnostic software.

My SD card was stolen and then returned. A few weeks after returning, the phone suddenly stopped reading and recognizing the card. Neither the phone nor the SD card appears to be damaged, and this literally happened out of nowhere. The phone says there is no SD card inserted, but it is not.

Answer . If onSDThere is no physical damage to the card; it may contain software errors. This is actually the topic we are discussing, so re-readFAQand answers to questions - most likely, your case has already been considered.

Having problems on your Android phone or any other with a memory card? Can't read data from it or your Android phone/tablet doesn't detect it?

You can repair a damaged micro SD card if it is damaged using a computer, check it for errors, or completely reformat it.

In general, the fact that the SD card is not readable is not something unusual. If you have a lot of data stored on it and you use it extensively on your phone, there is always a chance that you might have a problem reading the content.

But this does not mean that the card should be thrown away immediately. There is always a chance to restore the SD card.

How can I restore the functionality of an external SD card?

To fix a damaged SD card you will need:

• computer or laptop running Windows;
• any way to connect an SD card directly to a computer.

You can connect it to your computer using an adapter - if not, you can buy a USB card reader.

Method one - repairing a damaged file system CHKDSK

If your device says sd card is damaged, here's what you can do. The first and easiest way is to use the Windows system disk recovery tool, that is, CHDSK.

This tool is from Microsoft and is only available on Windows computers. CHKDSK does this without deleting any files, so you won't lose any card data.

First, connect the SD card directly to your computer or laptop and launch “My Computer” or “This PC” (Windows 8 and later).

In the list of drives, find the included SD card and note which drive letter it was assigned to. For the purposes of this guide, let's assume the card was assigned the letter "D".

Press the Windows + R key combination to bring up the Windows Startup window. In the Run window, enter the following command to enable the command prompt: CMD.

Of course, instead of "D:", write your drive letter (don't forget the colon). Press the "Enter" button to start scanning.

After scanning, you can check your memory drive and see if everything is working.

Method two - formatting a damaged SD card

The second way to fix a damaged SD card is to format it by deleting all data. This option can help if CHKDSK failed to check and you are still having problems (for example, errors reading individual files).

Of course, you will lose all your data, but chances are that formatting will fix the card.

To do this, connect the drive to your computer, and then call up “My Computer” or “This Computer.” In the list of drives, find the connected SD card and right-click it.

Select Format from the context menu. A new format window will appear for the specified drive (SD card in this case).

Click the "Default Allocation Size" button and make sure "FAT32" is selected as the file system.

You can format with the “Quick Format” option selected, but to get more accurate results I recommend that you uncheck this box - formatting will take much longer, but is done more carefully, which can help solve problems with the card.

After formatting, reinsert the card into your smartphone, tablet, digital camera, or whatever device you are using and make sure the card is working properly.

Method three - completely delete all partitions and re-create them again

An SD card is no different from a regular disk - it can have one or more partitions. By default there is always only one section.

You can format the card in such a way as to completely remove the partition and leave it unallocated.

This is called low-level formatting. Please note that this will also permanently delete all data on the memory card.

After formatting, you can create a new partition. This often helps when the memory card appears as "RAW" after connecting and does not show any partitions that can be accessed.

For this formatting, you can use a program called “HDD Low Level Format Tool”. You can download it below.

Connect the drive to your computer, and then run the Hard Drive Low Level Tool.

You'll see a list of all your drives on your computer, including your connected external drive. Find your SD card in the list and select it.

Make sure you choose correctly. Once selected, click Continue and go to the Format this device tab.

The card will be completely formatted and all partitions will be deleted. This will now be a clean, undistributed surface.

That's not all - the card is in such a state that it will be useless. Now go to the Start menu and find the Windows Administrative Tools folder and select Computer Management.

A new window will appear. In it, select “Disk Management”. A new window will appear displaying all drives, both internal and external, connected via USB.

Find your drive, the surface of which is displayed in black. Right-click on the black unallocated area and select New Simple Volume.

Confirm the creation of the new partition. Your micro SD card will now appear in the My Computer window with a drive letter automatically assigned. You can disconnect it from your computer and connect it to your phone or tablet. Good luck.

Developer:
http://hddguru.com/

OS:
Windows

Interface:
English

Now we’ll figure out how to safely remove a memory card (flash drive) on Android in two ways. This will extend the life of the memory card, and will also not lead to malfunction of the phone and the information stored on the storage medium.

Depending on the phone/tablet model, the memory card can be:

• hidden under the battery, i.e. you will have to remove the back cover;
• located on the side panel of the case and access to it is not blocked by anything.

This article is suitable for all brands that produce phones on Android 9/8/7/6: Samsung, HTC, Lenovo, LG, Sony, ZTE, Huawei, Meizu, Fly, Alcatel, Xiaomi, Nokia and others. We are not responsible for your actions.

Safe (correct) removal of a flash drive

If the memory card in your model is located under the battery, then you must be sure to turn it off phone and only then remove the flash drive from its slot.

You can carefully pry the flash drive with a needle or something sharp to pull it out of the slot. This is the case if it sits very tightly and you can’t reach it with your fingers.

Tckb, your memory card is located in the side panel of the phone (outside), then before removing it, you need to disable it in the system.

• Settings
• System
• Memory
• Selecting a memory card (Portable media)
• Disable

All. Now you can take the flash drive out of the slot and not be afraid of the consequences.

Let's look at two ways to safely remove memory cards (microSD and the like), commonly referred to as “flash drives”. Nothing complicated, information for complete beginners.

The first way to safely remove a microSD flash drive from a tablet is through the system settings. To do this, go to the “Memory” section in the settings.

Graphs will open with information about free and occupied space in the internal memory of the tablet and on the flash drive. Scroll to the very bottom and select “Remove SD card”.

After clicking, you will receive a notification that some applications may stop working. This is due to the fact that applications often load some of their data onto a memory card in order to take up less free space in the device’s memory. Agree to the warning by clicking “Ok”.

It will take a few seconds before the card is unmounted. The tablet will disable running applications that take files for their work from the flash drive, and then notify you that the flash drive can be removed.

Second way. There are times when for some reason the tablet does not have an item responsible for safely removing the flash drive. This is no big deal since you can simply turn off the tablet using the power button, after which the flash drive can be safely removed. By the way, sometimes there are cases when a flash drive cannot be unmounted using the standard method for a very long time. There is no need to freak out and take out the flash drive - there are sad cases of data loss. So it’s better in this case to either wait, or turn off the tablet if you’re tired of waiting, and then remove the flash drive.

Before removing the memory card from your Samsung phone, disconnect it:

1. Open Settings
2. Select "Optimization"
3. Select "Memory Card" press DISABLE

How to remove a memory card from a Samsung phone:

1. Insert the eject pin into the slot hole to open it
2. Carefully pull the slot out of the corresponding connector
3. Remove the memory card

Removing the memory card during data transfer and immediately after data transfer may result in data corruption or loss, and may damage the external storage device.

Installing microSD in Samsung should follow this order:

The memory card capacity for Samsung may differ from the memory card capacity of other phones, and depending on the manufacturer and type of memory card, it may not be compatible with your device. In the instructions for your device model, find information about the maximum card capacity.

Formatting a memory card in Samsung is a process that requires simple but careful steps.

After formatting on a PC, memory cards may not function properly when inserted into the device. Therefore, before use, you need to format the Micro SD card on your phone. How to format a Micro SD card in a Samsung phone:

1. Open Settings
2. Select "Optimization"
3. In the Memory section, open Memory Settings
4. After selecting "Memory Card" click "Format"

Activation of SIM or USIM card:

1. Open Settings
2. Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it

Setting up SIM and USIM cards:

1. Open Settings
2. Select “Connections” → “SIM Card Manager”
3. Select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options:
   • Icon: Change the SIM or USIM card icon
   • Name: Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card
   • Network Mode: Select the network type to use SIM or USIM card
   • Setting up your preferred SIM or USIM card

If SIM or USIM activation and setup are successful and two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging and data services to specific cards. For this:

1. Open Settings
2. Select “Connections” → “SIM Card Manager”
3. Set your preferred functions for cards in the “Preferred SIM card” menu

Before you remove the SIM card from your Samsung phone, you need to remove the card slot.

Removing a SIM card or USIM card:

1. Insert the SIM card eject pin into the slot opening to open it
2. Make sure the eject pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged
3. Carefully pull the slot out of the corresponding connector
4. Try to remove the SIM card from your Samsung phone
5. Insert the slot back into the appropriate slot

With a dual SIM model, you can insert SIM or USIM cards into two slots to use two phone numbers or service providers on the same device.

How to insert a SIM card into a Samsung phone for a model with a single SIM card:

How to insert a SIM card into a Samsung phone for a model with two SIM cards:

How to insert a SIM card into a Samsung phone:

How to correctly insert a SIM card into a phone with one SIM card.