Accidentally formatted an SD Card, with different file system.
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andriijsk
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Just to sum up the discussion:
It seems like the user accidentally formatted the entire SD card while intending to format only a smaller partition. As a result, the user lost access to the larger partition that contained important files. The user attempted to recover the data using various recovery software, but so far, nothing has worked.
One of the administrators suggested that the phone might have performed a complete wipe of the card during the format process, and the user mentioned that software such as HxD and PhotoRec show most of the data as zeroes. Another moderator mentioned that direct reading of the NAND with tools like PC3000 Flash could potentially recover the data even when the card is showing as full of 0x00. However, this tool is a hardware device and not a software program that can be run.
The user later found some files using IsoBuster, but double-clicking that section resulted in no files or folders being found using that method. The user posted a screenshot of the Properties dialog box in the Root tab, which shows the Address and Size information for the files.
It is unfortunate that the user lost important data due to the accidental formatting of the entire SD card. While the recovery software is not able to recover the data, the suggestion to send the card to a lab that owns a PC3000 Flash may be a potential solution for data recovery. However, it is important to note that this is a costly solution and may not guarantee the recovery of all data.
Regarding the use of IsoBuster, it seems like the software has found some files via their signature, but the double-clicking method did not work to recover them. The user may want to explore other options within IsoBuster or try other recovery software to see if they can recover the data.
In summary, the accidental formatting of the entire SD card resulted in the loss of important data, and the recovery software has not been able to recover the data so far. Sending the card to a lab with a PC3000 Flash may be a potential solution, but it is costly and may not guarantee the recovery of all data. The user may want to explore other options within IsoBuster or try other recovery software to see if they can recover the data.
It seems like the user accidentally formatted the entire SD card while intending to format only a smaller partition. As a result, the user lost access to the larger partition that contained important files. The user attempted to recover the data using various recovery software, but so far, nothing has worked.
One of the administrators suggested that the phone might have performed a complete wipe of the card during the format process, and the user mentioned that software such as HxD and PhotoRec show most of the data as zeroes. Another moderator mentioned that direct reading of the NAND with tools like PC3000 Flash could potentially recover the data even when the card is showing as full of 0x00. However, this tool is a hardware device and not a software program that can be run.
The user later found some files using IsoBuster, but double-clicking that section resulted in no files or folders being found using that method. The user posted a screenshot of the Properties dialog box in the Root tab, which shows the Address and Size information for the files.
It is unfortunate that the user lost important data due to the accidental formatting of the entire SD card. While the recovery software is not able to recover the data, the suggestion to send the card to a lab that owns a PC3000 Flash may be a potential solution for data recovery. However, it is important to note that this is a costly solution and may not guarantee the recovery of all data.
Regarding the use of IsoBuster, it seems like the software has found some files via their signature, but the double-clicking method did not work to recover them. The user may want to explore other options within IsoBuster or try other recovery software to see if they can recover the data.
In summary, the accidental formatting of the entire SD card resulted in the loss of important data, and the recovery software has not been able to recover the data so far. Sending the card to a lab with a PC3000 Flash may be a potential solution, but it is costly and may not guarantee the recovery of all data. The user may want to explore other options within IsoBuster or try other recovery software to see if they can recover the data.
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inayasheikh718
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If you accidentally formatted an SD card with a different file system, such as formatting an exFAT card as FAT32 or vice versa, you may encounter compatibility issues when using the card with certain devices or operating systems. It is generally recommended to format the SD card with the correct file system to ensure optimal performance and compatibility. However, it's important to note that formatting the SD card will erase all data recovery stored on it, so it's crucial to back up any important files before proceeding with the formatting process.