No one will be ready to lose their important files that too media files stored on SD cards. But there are some reasons which make you lose media files from SD card. One such factor is SD card corruption. We can take precautions to avoid SD cards, but some situations are unpredictable. They can lead to SD card corruption even after taking preventive measures.
But there are some do’s and don’ts you have to follow after SD card corruption. It helps you to prevent SD card from further getting corrupted.
Important steps you have to take after your SD card gets corrupted-
1. Reboot the device
Whether it is a camera or smartphone in which you have a corrupted SD card, reboot it. Rebooting helps you to solve many issues that result in SD card corruption.
2. Eliminating Write Protection
If an SD card is inaccessible, we conclude that it is corrupted. But, this is not the case. Sometimes, you might fail to access your SD card due to write protection. Hence, ensure that the SD card is not write-protected. If it is write-protected remove write protection from the SD card.
3. Scan using Anti-Virus Software
If your SD card is corrupted due to virus infection, then run Anti-virus software to remove virus infection from your SD card. Use reliable antivirus software instead of the trial version. The free version fails to detect the virus on your SD card.
4. Fix bad Sectors
If bad sectors are the reason for SD card corruption, then you have to fix them. To fix bad sectors, connect your SD card to the computer and run the error checking tool. It scans, locates, and fixes bad sectors on your SD card.
5. Formatting the Card
In case, file system corruption is the main cause for SD card damage, then you have to format it to set up a new file system. Formatting can also help get rid of Viruses. however, there may be ways to repair your SD card without formatting.
6. Use the Remo Memory Card Recovery tool
In case, any of the above methods doesn’t help you to fix the issue, then the last chance is to opt for the Remo Memory Card recovery tool. It helps you to recover data from a corrupted SD card. You can get back pictures from damaged SD cards easily using this tool. Later you can replace your card.
These are the techniques that you can opt for once your SD card gets corrupt to fix and recover data from a damaged SD card. Likewise, below I have mentioned some points, that you have to follow, soon after SD card corruption-
- Take your SD card from storage device and stop using it until you get back your data
- Don’t use an SD card on camera or smartphone when they have a low power supply
- Don’t ever download unknown files on your SD card as they may have viruses in it
- Avoid removing the SD card from any device abruptly
If you follow these tips and tricks, then you can easily fix the issue or at least get back your data from a corrupted SD card.
