Flash Drive & SSD Data Recovery
Accidentally deleted photos off your MicroSD card? Is your USB flash drive unreadable, or is your SSD failing? Our expert data recovery specialists can rescue your valuable data from MicroSD cards, USB flash drives, SSD hard drives (including M.2 SSD drives), Camera Flash drives, and more...
Devices We Recover:
What are NAND Chips?
Your Flash Drive & SSD Storage Explained
Nearly all modern portable storage devices, including SSDs, phones, thumb drives, and memory cards, use NAND flash memory. Some traditional hard drives even use NAND chips for speed boosts.
At Data Recovery Group, our flash storage specialists have the expertise to recover data from all types of flash media devices.
Unlike traditional hard drives with spinning disks, "flash" media stores data electronically on non-moving chips. This is similar to how a digital camera saves photos.
While flash drives and SSDs appear to work the same way as hard drives, their underlying storage technology is different. Our team specializes in recovering data from these types of devices.
Flash and SSD Failure Scenarios
Scenario Title: Damaged Flash Drive or SSD: Bent Connectors, Water Damage, Etc.
Brief Description: This failure covers physical harm to the device's casing, connectors, internal components, or exposure to damaging elements.
Common Causes:
- Dropping the drive
- Bending the USB connector
- Liquid spills or submersion
- Fire, extreme heat, or electrical surges
Symptoms:
- Drive not recognized by the computer at all
- Error messages about damaged or unreadable device
- Visible physical damage (cracked casing, broken connector pins)
- Unusual noises coming from the drive
Possible Solutions:
- DO NOT attempt DIY fixes: Further mishandling increases risk.
- Consult a professional data recovery service: Specialized labs have the tools and expertise for retrieving data from physically damaged drives.
Contact Data Recovery Group by telephone at 1-888-749-3786 24/7 to start the data recovery process.
Scenario Title: Flash Drive/SSD File System Corruption, Formatting, & Deletion
Brief Description: This covers issues with the software that manages data, not physical harm to the device itself.
Common Causes:
- Improperly disconnecting the drive during use
- Virus or malware infection
- Power interruptions during file operations
- Accidental formatting of the drive
- Software bugs or conflicts
Symptoms:
- Drive recognized, but files/folders inaccessible or missing
- Error messages like "drive needs formatting" or "file system is RAW"
- Drive appears empty or with incorrect capacity
- Slow file access or unusual behavior
Possible Solutions:
- STOP using the device immediately: Overwriting data reduces recovery chances.
- Consult a professional data recovery service: Recommended for complex cases or high-value data.
Contact Data Recovery Group by telephone at 1-888-749-3786 24/7 to start the data recovery process.
Scenario Title: Flash Drive/SSD Internal Component Failure
Brief Description: Covers malfunctions of the drive's internal electronics, such as the controller, memory chips, or firmware.
Common Causes:
- Manufacturing defects
- Power surges or fluctuations
- Overheating
- Firmware corruption or bugs
- Age (components can degrade over time
Symptoms:
- Drive not recognized or detected intermittently
- Frequent freezing or crashes during file access
- Error message about device malfunctions
- Significantly reduced read/write speeds
- Complete drive failure
Possible Solutions:
- STOP using the device immediately: Overwriting data reduces recovery chances.
- Consult a professional data recovery service: Recommended for complex cases or high-value data.
Contact Data Recovery Group by telephone at 1-888-749-3786 24/7 to start the data recovery process.
Scenario Title: Flash Drive/SSD Degradation Due to Usage
Brief Description: Flash-based storage has limited write cycles. Over time, cells wear down, leading to performance issues and data loss.
Common Causes:
- Heavy usage (frequent writing and deleting of data)
- Age of the drive (even with light use, cells degrade over time)
- Power interruptions during file operations
- Reaching the manufacturer's specified write endurance limits (especially for SSDs)
Symptoms:
- Increasingly slow read/write speeds
- Files becoming corrupted or inaccessible
- Error messages about bad sectors or drive health
- Drive going into read-only mode
- Eventual complete failure of the drive
Possible Solutions:
- STOP using the device immediately:Sudden failure can cause data loss
- Consult a professional data recovery service: Recommended for complex cases or high-value data.
Contact Data Recovery Group by telephone at 1-888-749-3786 24/7 to start the data recovery process.
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Diagnosis: Our in-depth assessment process (around 3 hours) ensures an accurate diagnosis and a precise recovery plan for your specific device. This fee is then applied towards the final data recovery cost, so you know exactly what to expect upfront.
- No Data, No Fee Guarantee*: For worry free data recovery.
- Free & Secure Shipping: We offer free inbound shipping via UPS across North America, ensuring safe and cost-effective transportation of your device to our lab.
- 24/7 Emergency Service: Data emergencies don't wait for business hours. We have specialists available by phone around the clock to assist you and minimize downtime. Our engineers will personally guide you through the first steps and address any concerns you may have.
- Quick Turnaround & Clean Room Advantage: Our state-of-the-art lab boasts a Class 500 clean room environment, allowing for the most advanced data recovery procedures under the strictest contamination controls. This translates to faster turnaround times and a higher success rate, even in the most complex cases.
Service Features
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Certified Technicians
- Fast Turnaround Time
- Transparent Pricing
- Industry-Leading Success Rate
- Secure Data Handling
- Post-Recovery Support