Memory card is the most commonly used device for people and photographers to store photos and videos, and it is also very common to lose data from them. The moment you realise that your data is not visible or may be suspecting that you may have lost it, do not go in a frenzy mode trying to do every possible thing to retrieve the data, but stay in a calm and composed state and start doing the necessary steps to minimize the loss and damage before you initiate memory card data recovery.
Remove the Card Immediately
Right at the moment you realise that your memory card is malfunctioning and not working properly, do not try to fix it with your camera or laptop, and remove the card instantly. If you still try to fix it with an additional device like recording the video or something else, then it might start overwriting the data, resulting into permanent damage with no chance of recovery.
Understand the Cause
Before you start with performing different steps to perform the recovery, first understand the cause of the damage. It is important to diagnose so that the right way is implemented for retrieving, like you have lost the data by accidentally deleting it or you have formatted the data without taking a backup, and now you need it.
Do Not Use the Card before the Diagnosis
The most common action people perform when they encounter data loss on the memory card is removing it and then using it again without diagnosing. It may happen that you not only have lost the data, but the memory card has gotten corrupted as well. In this scenario, if you connect the memory card again to any device, it also ends up being corrupted.
Reaching Out for Professional Help
If you have no idea how to manage the recovery process, do not experiment with it and reach out to professional help to retrieve the lost data. The professionals will run the proper diagnosis and let you know the present status of the device and if the recovery is possible.
While it is common to lose memory card data, it is still a big deal for those who have important data stored in it, and they have not taken a backup. If not entirely, these immediate steps can help you lessen the damage and affect.