USB & Flash Drive Recovery
Broken connector, corrupt file system, or physically destroyed flash drive — we recover data from all USB drives, SD cards, and flash memory media. Even drives snapped in half often have recoverable data if the NAND chip is intact.
Failure Types We Recover
Broken USB Connector
Snapped or bent USB connectors are the most common flash drive failure. We micro-solder a replacement connector or bypass it entirely to read the NAND chip directly.
Controller IC Failure
The controller chip manages all data access on the flash drive. When it fails, the drive isn't recognized at all. We use controller bypass or chip-off NAND reading to recover your data.
Drive Not Recognized
If Windows or macOS sees the drive but can't read it, or the drive shows as 0 bytes, this is typically a firmware or partition table issue — often recoverable without chip-off.
Physically Broken / Snapped
A flash drive snapped in half, run over, or crushed can still have an intact NAND chip. We extract the chip and read it directly using specialized programmers.
Corrupted File System
Improperly removed flash drives, power loss, and filesystem errors cause logical corruption. We repair or bypass the file system to access the underlying data.
Water Damage
Water-damaged flash drives can be recovered if the NAND cells haven't corroded. We clean, dry, and assess — then proceed with chip-off or direct reading if the controller is dead.
Media Types We Support
FAQ
Can data be recovered from a snapped USB drive?
Yes — in most cases. Even a physically destroyed flash drive usually has an intact NAND chip. We remove the chip and read it directly using chip-off techniques. Success depends on whether the NAND cells themselves are undamaged.
How much does USB flash drive recovery cost?
Logical recovery (corruption, deleted files, accidental format) pricing depends on the device and required service. Physical recovery requiring connector repair or chip-off pricing depends on the device and required service. We provide an initial evaluation and firm quote.
Can you recover photos from a corrupt SD card?
Yes. SD card photo recovery is one of our most common services. Camera cards that show 'no files found,' ask to be formatted, or aren't recognized can usually be imaged and have files recovered — especially JPEGs and RAW files.
How long does flash drive recovery take?
Logical recoveries typically complete in 1–2 business days. Physical recoveries requiring chip-off or connector repair take 2–5 business days.