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ADATA SD Card Recovery: How to Recover Data From ADATA Memory Cards

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It is easy to recover deleted files from an SD card, and an ADATA memory card is no exception. Whether you formatted your ADATA card or accidentally wiped its contents, we will help you recover your lost data.

All you need is a computer, a card reader, and an ADATA SD card. While not all types of data loss are easily reversible, you can usually recover data from an ADATA memory card in most cases. Here’s how.

Is It Possible to Recover an ADATA Memory Card?

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Digital data storage does not work as you would expect. Deleted files are seldom removed and actually remain on disk while the system pretends not to see them.

This is what makes data recovery possible. Whether the SD card’s data was deleted, formatted, or corrupted, it is impossible to say if it is actually lost without scanning the card thoroughly.

Here are some common causes for losing data on an ADATA SD card, and the possible ways of fixing them.

📁 File Deletion

The most common reason for losing data and the most easily fixed. As long as you have stopped using the Adata card and have not overwritten the deleted files, you can easily recover them using a data recovery tool.

💽 Formatting

Formatting (in the case of Quick format) just means that the file table has been wiped clean. The files are still there, and a good data recovery app will be able to restore them by scanning the formatted SD card.

💾 Memory Card Corruption

The extent of data corruption is a crucial factor in recovery. If all of the data has already been corrupted, the chances of getting anything back are slim. On the other hand, file system corruption is easier to deal with, and you will be able to recover data from a corrupted SD card.

🔧 Physical Damage

As you might expect, a software solution cannot fix any physical problems. You need to contact a dedicated memory card recovery service to try and recover the data using specialized procedures.

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Keep in mind that continuing to use the card can cause the data to be irretrievably lost. The system will end up writing new files on top of the invisible deleted files, making data recovery impossible.

How to Recover Data From an ADATA SD Card

The process of recovering data from an ADATA SD card is simple – connect the device to a computer and scan it with a good SD card data recovery application.

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All leading data recovery tools offer a free version you can use without paying a penny, though that will usually restrict some of the features. For this guide, we will be using Disk Drill, as it only limits the amount of data you can recover to 500 MB instead of removing any features. You can check out the detailed features of the software in our comprehensive Disk Drill review.

Here is the step-by-step guide on recovering data from an ADATA memory card:

  1. Download and install the free version of Disk Drill from the official website.Disk Drill Website
  2. Connect the ADATA SD card to your computer using a card reader. Many laptops have built-in card readers – otherwise, you will have to use an external SD card reader.
  3. Run Disk Drill. The app will list all drives accessible on your system, including the ADATA card you just plugged in. Select that drive click on the Search for lost data button on the right.Disk List With Adata Card
  4. Disk Drill will begin scanning the ADATA card for any recoverable files, immediately sorting them by their file type.Adata SD Card Scan Process
  5. You can use the Review found items button at the top to view the discovered files at any time during the scan, though we recommend waiting until the scan is complete for maximum results. This brings you to a File Explorer-like view with the found data displayed in its folder structure. You can select the type of files you want to see on the left and search for specific names in the search bar at the top.Adata Results Window
  6. Disk Drill also has a preview option for image files, letting you take a look at what the picture is about before you choose to recover it. Simply hover your mouse cursor over any photo in the found files and you will see an eye icon pop up. Click on it to get a preview.Preview Button On Adata Files
  7. Note that the file preview doesn’t always work since it depends on the chances of recovery of the file which can vary from image to image. When the recovery chance is high you will be able to see a small thumbnail of the picture on the right like this.Preview Files From Adata SD Card
  8. To actually recover a file, you must check the small box next to it and then click on Recover at the bottom right. As you get a limited quota in the free version, make sure to select only the files you really want to keep.Select Files From Adata SD Card For Recovery
  9. You will now be asked to choose a drive to save the recovered files. Don’t save the files in the same drive you are scanning – you might end up overwriting some of the deleted files and prevent their recovery. Always choose a different drive. For an ADATA SD card, this means selecting the hard drive.Select Recovery Path For Files From Adata SD Card
  10. And that’s it. Disk Drill will recover the files to the selected drive, giving you a completion message once it is done. You can now view the files by selecting the Show recovered data in Explorer button.Recovery Screen From Adata SD Card

What About Damaged/Broken/Not Working ADATA Memory Cards?

If your ADATA card is physically damaged or not working at all, the data recovery process we described will not work for you. All data recovery tools need the SD card to be accessible via a card reader, and a card with broken hardware will not show up at all.

In situations like this, it is best to reach out to a professional data recovery center. These services have experience in extracting data from all kinds of damaged devices and might be able to succeed where your DIY methods have failed.

FAQ

You can easily recover deleted files from an ADATA SD card by using data recovery software like Disk Drill:

  1. Download and install Disk Drill.
  2. Connect the ADATA card to your computer.
  3. Run Disk Drill and scan the SD card.
  4. Select the files you want to keep and click on Recover.
  5. Choose a destination drive to save the recovered files.

An ADATA SD card can be damaged logically or physically. SD card recovery software will be able to recover data from a logically damaged card, but a physically damaged card is beyond its capabilities. You should contact an SD card recovery service to try and recover your data with their professional tools.

There is no specialized ADATA format tool. Like any SD card, an ADATA card can be formatted by a number of methods. You can use the formatting option built-in to your Android phone, or connect it to a PC and format it from there. If you are trying to get back your lost files, you can recover data from an SD card without formatting as well.

ADATA has not released any dedicated repair tool for their memory cards. That being said, there are many great SD card repair tools that will work on ADATA cards as well. These apps can recover data from corrupted or failing SD cards, letting you save your important files and photos.

Conclusion

When it comes to digital memory, terms like formatting or deleting can be misleading. Even though your device shows an empty ADATA SD card, it is usually possible to recover your lost data.

As long as the files are not overwritten and the ADATA memory card is not physically damaged, a data recovery tool can extract the data. Just follow the steps outlined in this guide and you will get your files back in no time.

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