SanDisk SD Memory Card Data Recovery – Accidental Formatting

A university teacher from Newcastle Upon Tyne contacted Newcastle Data Recovery after accidentally formatting their SanDisk SD memory card instead of another storage device. The reported issues included:

  • The memory card was mistakenly formatted, erasing 20 years’ worth of lesson files and teaching materials.
  • The teacher attempted to use basic recovery software, but the files were not detected.
  • The SD card was not overwritten, meaning the data was likely recoverable if handled correctly.
  • The client needed immediate recovery to continue teaching.

Since accidental formatting does not always mean permanent data loss, forensic data recovery techniques were required.

Our Expertise in Formatted SD Card Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Newcastle Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from formatted, corrupted, or unreadable SD cards
✔ Handling logical file loss using forensic-level reconstruction
✔ Using advanced data recovery tools like R-Studio, Acelabs PC3000 Flash, and UFS Explorer

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the SanDisk SD memory card, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:

  • The card was quick-formatted, meaning the data was still physically intact.
  • The file allocation table (FAT) was erased, making the card appear empty.
  • No new data was written, meaning file reconstruction was possible.

To successfully recover the university teacher’s lesson files, we implemented a multi-step forensic recovery strategy:

Step 1: Write Protection & Secure Imaging

  • Write-protected the SD card to prevent accidental overwriting.
  • Used DeepSpar Flash Imager to clone the card’s raw data, ensuring safe recovery.

Step 2: Deep Scan & File Structure Reconstruction

  • Used R-Studio and UFS Explorer to scan for deleted file fragments.
  • Reconstructed lesson plans, worksheets, and presentation files from raw data.

Step 3: File Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Verified 20 years’ worth of lesson materials for usability and integrity.
  • Transferred all recovered data to a secure USB drive for accessibility.

The Result

We successfully recovered 99.8% of the teacher’s lesson files, including:
✅ Teaching materials, research papers, and university course content
✅ PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and worksheets
✅ Exam templates and student evaluation records

The teacher was able to resume their work with no loss of critical data.

Why Choose Newcastle Data Recovery for Formatted SD Card Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in recovering data from formatted memory cards.
✅ Advanced Data Recovery Tools – Handling file structure reconstruction with precision.
✅ Fast, Affordable, & Reliable Service – Offering the best value data recovery in the UK.

If you have accidentally formatted your SanDisk SD memory card and need urgent recovery, contact Newcastle Data Recovery today for expert SD card recovery services!

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