Recover Data from Corrupted 2GB MicroSD Card with Linux Commands

Jaden updated on Nov 06, 2024 to Data Recovery Questions Answered | How-to Articles

My 2GB microSD card is corrupted and didn't work. What's more, I desperately need some data to get off of it, any advice on Linux commands/utilities I could use to recover my data? All the files are just plain ASCII text if that helps.

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If your PC cannot detect your SD card, but it shows up in Disk Management, you can turn to EaseUS data recovery software. This data recovery software makes Micro SD card data recovery easy and fast. You can only take three steps to restore lost/deleted photos, videos, PPT files, documents, and other data on your PC.

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Step 1. Connect the Micro SD card to your computer and launch EaseUS memory card recovery software on your PC. The SD card will be listed under the Devices section. Choose the SD card and click "Scan" for your lost data.

Step 2. The software will start a scan automatically, which is powerful enough to find all lost files, even lost file names. After scanning, you can find deleted items from the tree-view panel on the left. Then, click "Filter" if you want a specific file type, like photos, documents, videos, or emails.

Step 3. You can directly double-click the files to preview the content. After this, you can choose the wanted files and click "Recover" to restore them to a secure location on your PC or other external storage devices.

Since that data loss occurs virtually every day, you should have another plan to safeguard your memory card data. Here are some pointers you can use:

  • Regularly backing up your memory card is strongly recommended. Software for reliable backups, such as EaseUS Todo Backup, can be effective and reliable.
  • They use memory card data recovery software, such as EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, as soon as the data is lost to recover it.
  • Virus removal software should always be used to clean your memory card, SD card, USB, etc.
  • Doing this may significantly increase the likelihood that all files will be successfully recovered while minimizing the danger of total data loss.

Read More: Fix Micro SD Card Not Detected in PC, Android Mobile Phone or 3DS.

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