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How to Recover Deleted Files from Mini SD Card (All Brands)
In this article, you'll learn two useful methods, e.g., using reliable data recovery software and previous backup, and how to recover deleted files from a Mini SD card step by step. Scroll down to learn more.
By Ivy / Updated on June 9, 2025
Can You Recover Deleted Files From Mini SD Card?
“I have a 32G Ultra Plus SD installed on my Sony Xperia Z3. And main usage of this card is for all sorts of backups such as contacts, messages, videos and photos. Unfortunately, I deleted two folders on the SD card by mistake. What to do now to restore the files? Does Sandisk offer any software for this?”
Yes, you can recover deleted files from a mini SD card, but not in all situations. The key factor is to stop using the SD card immediately after data loss. Files don't disappear after being deleted, but become “invisible” and marked as “free for new data”.
So, if you add new data to this card, it might overwrite the deleted ones, making data recovery much harder, even impossible. Also, the card itself matters. Be sure it’s not physically damaged or still readable.
How to Recover Deleted Files from Mini SD Card (2 Methods)
Here are two useful methods you can use to restore deleted files from mini SD card.
Way 1: Recover Deleted Files from Mini SD Card with Software 🔥
If your mini SD card is not physically damaged, most reliable data recovery software like AOMEI FastRecovery can access and recover deleted files in Windows 10, 11 or previous systems. What’s it’s user-friendly, fast, and has a superior file recoverycapacities.
AOMEI FastRecovery- It’s easy to use, even for novices, as it has an intuitive interface.
- Two advance scanning methods - Quick Scan (within 3-5s) for deleted files while Deep Scanfor more complex situations.
- Support 1000+ data types - Recover deleted documents (e.g., recover word files), images, audios, videos, compressed files, emails, etc.
- Recover data in any scenarios, such as accidental deletion, formatted drive, virus attack, lost partition, etc.
- Highly compatible with different SD card brands, such as SanDisk, Samsung, Lexar, Kingston,Delkin, and more.
What’s more, it has a free edition that can recover data of over 500 MB. Also, it’s safe and reliable to use as it’s read-only and does not cause data overwriting. Contact us if you have any questions.
Step 1. Select the mini card to scan
Connect the mini SD card to your computer using a card reader first. Open AOMEI FastRecovery after installing and select the way to scan your card:
- Go to the Hard Drive Recovery section if your files are deleted recently, select the SD card, and click the Scan button to scan your card quickly.
- For more complex scenarios, such as formatted cards, directly switch to USB/SD Card Recovery to scan your card more thoroughly.
Step 2. Scan mini card for data recovery
The Quick Scan takes only 3-5 seconds while Deep Scan requires more time, depending on the amount of your data and the USB 2.0/3.0 port. In short, they only show deleted files instead of all data, greatly saving time to find them.
Step 3(Optionally). Find deleted files quickly
Directly type the file name or extension in the search box, which is the easiest method to find deleted files, especially for specific files and folders. Also, click the Filter feature to specify a specific data type (e.g., documents, audios, videos, etc) or find them in the original location.
Step 4. Preview and recover deleted files
Select the files you want to recover and double-click to preview them and confirm. Then, click the “Recover” button to recover deleted files from Mini SD card.
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If you can’t find the deleted files in the Hard Drive Recovery section, click Deep Scan in the lower left corner. Or directly deep scan SD card for data recovery.
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Please choose a different location to save the recovered files, preventing data overwriting.
Way 2: Restore from a Previous Backup(Require backup first)
Backup and Restore or File History are built-in backup software, but they can’t recognize Mini SD card well and backing it up. So you can’t really restore files from them. This time, it’s wise to back up to OneDrive, which saves your data online and allows you to access them offline as long as there is an internet connection.
Step 1. Open a browser to access and log in with your OneDrive account.
Step 2. Search for the files you want to recover. Then, select and click the Download button next to it to restore deleted files.
If you still can’t recover deleted files from Mini SD card, it’s time to seek assistance with professional recovery services, such as OnTrack, DriveSavers, Geek Squad, etc., usually with specialized data recovery technicians and high-end diagnostic tools.
Conclusion
How to recover deleted files from Mini SD card? Usually, you can choose to use a reliable data recovery software like AOMEI FastRecovery or restore from a previous backup (if available). It is worth noting that data overwriting can lead to irreversible data loss. So please don’t use Mini SD card right away after deletion.
Last but not least, it's suggested to create copies of your files on Mini SD card. Otherwise, you can't recover deleted files from SD card without software. What's more, there is no guarantee that your data will be back 100%.
FAQs
1. Can I recover files from a mini SD card that was accidentally formatted?
Yes, you can often recover files from a formatted mini SD card as long as no new data has been written to it. Formatting doesn’t immediately erase your data, it just marks the space as available. Using a reliable data recovery tool like AOMEI FastRecovery can help retrieve lost files.
2. What should I do immediately after realizing files were deleted from my mini SD card?
The first and most important step is to stop using the card immediately. Avoid saving new data, taking photos, or copying files to the mini SD card. This prevents the deleted data from being overwritten, increasing the success rate of data recovery.
3. Is it possible to recover deleted files from a Mini SD card on a smartphone?
It depends on how your smartphone accesses the SD card. If the phone mounts the card as external storage, you can remove it and use a card reader to scan it with recovery software on a PC. However, if the SD card is treated as internal storage, recovery becomes more difficult and may require root access or professional services.
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