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Unformat Micro SDHC Card
Do you have any idea how to deal with the unformat micro SDHC card when it shows RAW file system? The main confusion is how to access files saved on the unformatted micro SDHC card. The other problem is how to make the micro SDHC card usable. It is easy to solve, and the way is to format it. So let us talk how to let those files accessible. The better way is to get them back from the micro SDHC card and then view them. The data recovery software is a wonderful tool for you to restore the lost information.
Case of micro SDHC card needing to be formatted
I am asked to format the micro SDHC card before I can use it just now. I can view the information on my phone, but it can not be opened when connected to the computer. A thing strangely is those files are inaccessible when plugged into the cell phone after unplugging from the computer. Now I lose all files saved on the micro SDHC card, because I can not open it both on the computer and on the phone. Is there any way for me to get back those files from the unformatted micro SDHC card? -Adam from LA
How to get back information from the unformatted micro SDHC card with data recovery software
Though the unformatted micro SDHC card can not be opened, not to mention viewing its information, there is a way for you to let them available again. That way is to get those inaccessible files back from the problematic micro SDHC card by using the data recovery software. Here are its steps as follows to teach you how to retrieve the lost data with it:
Recover data from micro SDHC card
Preparation: Download and install data recovery software on your computer. Then, connect the micro SDHC card to the computer and run the software. Finally, you can select a proper recovery module.
How to protect files saved on the micro SDHC card from being lost
We should try to protect data saved on the micro SDHC card from being lost if we have troubled by such problem many times. As a matter of fact, we have the ability to protect the safety of information on the micro SDHC card. Here are some tips as follows to show you how to perform, and they should be kept in your mind:
1. Backup the important files and folders on some other storage devices. Some people do not have enough patience that back up files needed, because they think it is troublesome. But it is more inconvenient when lose those files from micro SDHC card but have no idea how to get them back. You can retrieve the losses quickly if there is backup. So it is necessary to develop the habit to back up needed data.
2. Copy the needed files from micro SDHC card to the aim disk. We may need to remove files saved on the micro SDHC card to other drives in order to some objects. The safe way is to copy them to the aim disk and paste them. And then delete those files on the original drive after they are saved on the target disk successfully. But some people like to cut and paste files need to be removed. It is very dangerous, as data may be lost in the process of cutting and pasting.
3. Try to avoid abrupt removal. Never remove the micro SDHC card from computer or other digital devices suddenly. There are high risks that lose data due to such abrupt removal operation. We should plug the micro SDHC card out of the computer and other digital devices safely. What’s more, system will prompt you the safe information.
4. Refuse harmful software and other files. Some software and files may contain virus and other harmful matters that will infect the micro SDHC card and its files. We can get some information whether it is harmful. We should download them from the official sites.
5. Other similar protections to the safety of files on the micro SDHC card.
6. Do not format the memory card when micro SD card shows unformatted error. You should format the card when data has been restore successfully.
Different kinds of SD card
Micro SDHC card is one kind of SD card, which is one kind of memory card. There are some different kind of SD card, which has different function, feature, and memory capacity. For example, normal SD card, mini SD card, micro SD card(TF card), SDHC card, micro SDHC card, and so forth. They are supported by different or same digital devices, but all of them could be connected to the computer by a card reader.
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