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How to Recover Deleted Files from Formatted SD Card? iBekit Guide

It's obviously very frustrating for everyone to face accidental deletion and formatting. Recovering lost or deleted data, especially from the SD card, is undoubtedly very challenging.

Formatted SD Card Files Recovery

Are you really from one of those? Don't worry. I've got you here with a swift and safe solution to recover the deleted data from a formatted SD card.

In this article, I'll answer some crucial queries related to the main topics. Additionally, I'll explain in detail how you can retrieve deleted files from a formatted SD card with a few clicks using the iBekit Computer Data Recovery Application. Plus, at the end, I'll discuss a few tips to avoid accidental deletion from the SD card.

Does Formatting an SD Card Delete Everything?

Formatting an SD card deletes all the data from the card completely. But the important thing here is that you can recover all the data using a data recovery tool like iBekit PC Data Recovery, which is available for both Mac and Windows computers.

Can I Recover Deleted Files from a Formatted SD Card?

Yes, if you've formatted the SD card accidentally, you can still recover the data from the SD card using different applications and software.

Several applications are available on the market to recover from the formatted SD card. Many Android and iOS applications are available on the Play Store and App Store to recover deleted data from smartphone micro SD cards. Plus, for PCs, iBekit has equipped you with the latest technology recovery tools for Windows PC and macOS.

Things to Avoid Before Recovering the Data from the SD Card.

Once you've formatted an SD card, you should avoid the following things to recover the deleted data safely.

Please don't use the SD card once you've formatted it. Take it from the device (smartphone or camera) and keep it safe to avoid overwriting the data.

Don't try to format the SD card again; otherwise, it'll permanently format everything from the card.

Don't copy additional data into the SD card after formatting. Otherwise, it'll cause trouble in recovering a few files from the card.

Recover Formatted SD Card Files Using iBekit Computer Data Recovery Tool.

The iBekit Data Recovery toolkit allows you to recover lost data from a memory card, SD card, windows computer, macOS, flash drive, hard drive, and other removable devices instantly within a friction of time. It can also recover the deleted data directly from the digital camera camcorders.

It doesn't matter whether you use a Windows PC or macOS to recover your lost data. You can download and install the application on Windows and macOS from the iBekit website.

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One Click to Get Back your Files from SD Card/Windows/Mac Computer.

Plus, it just supports videos, photos, and video formats; instead, it supports recovering all the formats, including documents, emails, and others. It just needs a few clicks to get back the lost data safely and make it accessible within a fraction of the time.

Follow the detailed step-by-step guide to safely recover the data from a formatted SD card.

Step 1: Download and Install the iBekit Computer Data Recovery Toolkit

To download and install the application, follow these steps.

  • Download the iBekit PC Data Recovery Application from the iBekit.com. Downloading the application on your Mac or Windows will take a few seconds to a half minute.
  • Once the application is downloaded, right-click on the files and click the "Run as administrator" option.
  • Now, follow the on-screen instructions step-by-step to completely install the iBekit computer data recovery toolkit.

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Note:

It takes a few seconds to a minute to download and install the application on the PC. It doesn't require a high-spec PC to make this software accessible.

Step 2: Launch the Application and Recover the Lost Data

Once you're done with the installation, follow these steps to retrieve the deleted files from a formatted SD card.

  • Launch the installed application from your PC desktop.
  • Now, place the SD card safely in the card reader.
  • Connect the card reader to your PC and ensure the card is accessible to this computer.
  • Once the card is accessible to the PC, select the files you want to recover, like photos, videos, music, documents, etc.
  • Next, select the drive from where you want to recover data, like I'm recovering the data from an SD card, and choose the SD card option.
  • Now, click the "Scan" button at the bottom right corner of the screen and wait for the scanning to complete.
  • Scanning the SD card will take time, depending on the card size and previously cached data files.

scan deleted files on formatted sd card

  • Once the scan is complete, you can preview the deleted files from the formatted SD card.
  • From the left panel of the application interface, tweak between the file types you want to preview.
  • From the right panel of the interface, preview the files you've lost to ensure that you want to recover.
  • If the files you want to recover are still missing, click the "Deep scan" option on the top right corner of the screen.
  • Once you find the desired lost data after the scan, select the files carefully and click the "Recover" button at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Now, just navigate to the location where to save data and click the "Recover" button again to confirm the recovery process.

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Note:

In case your card is not scanning, remove the card again from the card reader and reconnect it carefully.

If you've formatted the from the micro SD card in your smartphone, in that case you can recover the data differently or by using the iBekit Android data recovery application to recover the data directly from your mobile on your PC.

Things to Do for Saving the SD Card from Accidental Deletion.

Here are the following tips that you should keep in mind to avoid accidental deletion again.

  • Use the branded memory card to avoid accidental deletion or corrupt SD card like Sandisk.
  • Avoid using the most extensive memory card sizes, like 256 GB and 128 GB. Use a small-sized card because it occupies a small space if you're a professional photographer.
  • Copy the data you've recorded to the SD card on your computer immediately after shooting.
  • Use two memory cards simultaneously in professional cameras and camcorders, one to record simultaneously on both cards.

Conclusion

In this detailed guide, I've addressed the crucial FAQs related to a formatted SD card and its recovery. Additionally, I've explained in detail how you can recover deleted files from a formatted SD card using the iBekit computer data recovery toolkit.

Hopefully, following this detailed blog post, you've recovered the lost files from the SD card. If you're reluctant to attempt recovery with the tool, I urge you to contact the iBekit support team to answer your queries.

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