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lost files on SD
#1
G'day all,

Not a guru by any means so I apologise if the following doesn't make sense.

Bought a 64Gb micro SD for my GoPro and used it for many days on holidays before it came up with an SD card error warning. I put the SD into my laptop to see if I could see the files, but unfortunately it only asks me to format the card. I'm guessing this is only going to delete all my files, so not what I want.

A friend suggested I use Test Disk to try and rectify the issue but this hasn't proven to work. Having said that, I'm no professional and have never used the program before. All I know is, I can use Test Disk to select the drive, analayse the drive, and then do a deeper search, but it doesn't come up with any partitions.

Does anyone know what could be the cause?? I've watched a few YouTube clips to try better understand what I am trying to do with Test Disk, but to be honest, I'm still scratching my head.

Also, I downloaded Data Recovery Pro (DRP) and gave that a go. For whatever reason whilst using the program I cannot see the G:/ which is the drive I need to recover/fix. My computer recognises there is an SD card there, but DRP does not.... ????

Any help on this one would be greatly appreciated. The SD has a lot of holiday photos and movies on it Sad

Cheers!

Jordan
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#2
Hi Jordan, Welcome to the forum.

Was the Micro SD a SanDisk? I am sorry to say...it don't look good mate.

The amount of times I see people using these cards as storage with tons of photos on them. In the future, you really want to take your data and store it on a more reliable source once you taken your snaps.

Another thing you might want to check, is the Micro SD genuine? there are loads that are not and you will lose all your data once it starts to get full. 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENUINE AND FAKE Sandisk 32 GB micro SD:


1. Package: The genuine pack is sealed and cannot be split open. The fake is just pasted at the edges and my fake item was all loose inside. Again, as far as I am aware, Sandisk does not provide any SD adaptors (Kingston does) but nearly all eBay items have a `free adaptor' inside the same pack.*

2. Check the barcode: If you have a iPhone with a barcode facility (like a Amazon/eBay app), check the barcode on the reverse of the pack. My fake eBay item barcode read 4GB instead of 32 GB.*

3. Check the external details: Sandisk, currently only makes Class 2 for its 32 GB micro SD cards and I confirmed this from Sandisk helpline in the US. eBay sellers are selling fakes as `Class 6 - 10' !!!*

4. Check the inner details: Once you open the pack, check the card. All genuine cards should have a serial number and a manufacturing country's identity. Fake ones neither have any such details and the external details are painted in a hazy style (see photo).*

5. The Catch: When you put in a fake micro SD card for the first time, you will be surprised to find that it reads the correct GB in the properties. Apparently the goons have made a software which enables the card's storage properties to give out a false capacity. One way to check this is to copy at least 60% date of the `claimed' capacity and check the card in 2-3 days time. There will be lost data in all fake ones.*

6. Finally the functionality: Download a simple programme called H2testw (ver 1.4) from the internet. It is German software and the most recommended to test all your portable media including micro SD cards. My fake one showed only 3.96 GB capacity instead of 32GB as claimed.*

7. Where to buy: spend the extra bit of money and buy from genuine big dealers. Amazon is always one of my foremost places but keep away from Amazon Marketplace since the same firms also sell in eBay i.e they are mostly shady and refunds will need a lot of wrangling. Of course, you might occasionally be lucky

Check full article with images on the link below.

How to detect fake Sandisk micro SD

You might want to check this guys video, he explains all about SD Cards





If you do decide to format, it is still possible to recover data from that card, it might be your only chance in recovering data. 
I do feel your pain, I lost all my holiday snaps and videos. Let me know if you need a hand with recovery and software.

Hope this helps

Best of luck
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#3
Does the same thing happen if you use the USB lead with the SD card running in the camera?
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