Sandisk Extreme Micro SD Data Recovery

At Zero Alpha, we provide expert data recovery services for SanDisk Extreme Micro SD cards that have failed, become corrupted, or are no longer recognised by devices. Whether it's used in a camera, smartphone, or drone, we can help recover lost photos, videos, and other important files quickly and safely.

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Common Problems with SanDisk Extreme Micro SD Cards

  • Card not detected by phone, camera, or computer

  • Sudden error messages like “card needs to be formatted”

  • Files or folders disappearing unexpectedly

  • Card showing as empty despite previous use

  • Card appearing as 0 bytes or RAW in disk utilities

  • Slow or unresponsive performance during access

  • Corrupted video or photo files

  • Physical damage to the card or connector

  • Data loss after using recovery software or formatting tools

  • Overheating or sudden failure after extended use in drones or action cameras

Sandisk Extreme 32gb Micro SD Data Recovery Case Log

04Oct23: Would not detect from normal card reader.

[04.10.2023 16:02:07]: Turning on the power and initialization...
[04.10.2023 16:02:07]: Core (VCC) = VCC channel = 3.300V
[04.10.2023 16:02:07]: IO buffer (VCCQ) = VCC channel = 3.300V
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: Init Mode...............: SD
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: Interface Init..........: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: 80Z.....................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CMD0....................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CMD8....................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: ACMD41..................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: SDHC/SDXC SD Ver 2.0
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CMD2....................: 
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    Manufacturer ID...........:0x3
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    OEM/Application ID........:DS [0x4453]
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    Product name..............:SE32G
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    Product revision..........:8.0 [0x80]
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    Product serial number.....:-685450104 [0xD724DC88]
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]:    Manufacturing Data........:12.2015 [0x00 0xFC]  OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CMD3....................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CMD9....................: Max LBA = 60367872 OK!
[04.10.2023 16:02:10]: CHECK STATUS............: OK
[04.10.2023 16:02:11]: ACMD6...................: OK!
[04.10.2023 16:05:35]: Sector 000000000 READ FAIL!... ReInit Card...(1 / 3)..OK!

05Oct23: Controller is detectable but No memory is accessible at any sector regardless front or back of this microsd card. It now needs direct ONFI memory access.

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The back side was scratched back to reveal the pinout for direct memory access

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Using 8bit Onfi mode did not work with direct access to the memory.

Sandisk Extreme 64gb Micro SD Data Recovery Case Log

23May25: This 64gb microsd memory card stopped working. It had a software corruption problem from not being ejected correctly.

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