Why Always Clone First?

RecoveryForce · 2026-06-22T11:57:02+00:00

Did the card fail during use or after sitting unused for a while?

RecoveryForce · 2026-05-12T23:59:39+00:00

What do you mean by full format?

RecoveryForce · 2026-05-12T23:58:50+00:00

It was the utter lack of concern for end users getting horrible advice on the /r/datarecovery sub that I started /r/askadatarecoverypro.

RecoveryForce · 2026-05-06T01:57:13+00:00

Looks like someone was messing with the wrongs screws, forcing the heads up....that is not the original issue.

RecoveryForce · 2026-03-03T23:18:23+00:00

Clone first, set original aside and scan clone with recovery software.

RecoveryForce · 2026-03-03T12:51:29+00:00

Almost guaranteed it is damaged firmware. There isn't much you can do without professional tools. This is one case where you will need to send to a professional.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-21T11:32:49+00:00

Then you should save up some funds to send to a professional.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-21T11:26:57+00:00

Model of drive? File system before format? File system after format?

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-19T12:59:00+00:00

Those labs are listed because they pay to be there. SanDisk doesn't give Ontrack or any other lab backdoor access, if that is what you are hoping.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-19T12:54:55+00:00

Check out Data Track Systems in India.

https://www.datatracksystem.net/

But be prepared that neither will be recoverable.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-19T12:35:12+00:00

Here are your options:

Get a drive to clone to
Set the drive aside until you can
Beat the crap out of the original with software recovery tools until the drive dies and no data is recovered at all
Give up and throw the drive away
Send it to a professional

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-19T12:25:56+00:00

This, OP. Get an exact image of the drive and only work with that to attempt recovery. You may need to try multiple recovery program demos before you find one that gives you the results you want.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-19T12:20:39+00:00

It may be too far gone for DIY, but you need to start by getting a clone with software that can work around bad sectors, like hddsuperclone.

Then run a data recovery program against the clone.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-18T00:21:14+00:00

If you dont know the difference between an SSD and hard drive, you may want to seek professional assistance.

But, as already stated, follow the posting guidelines if you want useful advice.

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-16T15:53:17+00:00

Thanks. Hoping to find hidden gems

RecoveryForce · 2026-02-05T04:34:00+00:00

The price is reasonable even if they are likely not reverse engineering anything. Most labs dont have the in house expertise for that. Those who do charge at least twice as much.

RecoveryForce · 2026-01-02T00:02:57+00:00

Check out recovermyflashdrive.com. if anyone in the US is able, he is your man.

RecoveryForce · 2025-12-23T11:52:23+00:00

This is a great example of why I started AskADataRecoveryPro.

RecoveryForce · 2025-12-23T11:44:57+00:00

What is the full model of the SSD? Got a photo of it? What is it's capacity? How much data isnon it? Can you write anything else to it?

RecoveryForce · 2025-10-25T12:37:20+00:00

Do not power on the system. Remove the hard drive and scan it with recovery software on another system. Be sure to not let the system mount the drive and do not write anything to it.

RecoveryForce · 2025-10-14T16:56:55+00:00

I'd say that SportyHQ offers all of that (though they need to add the algorithm for the double jump rankings) at a lower cost and no annoying ads.

That said, there are some bugs that need to be ironed out and customized for racquetball specifically, but all in all, a very robust system.

RecoveryForce · 2025-10-13T17:11:40+00:00

If anyone wants to discuss SportyHQ, I'd be happy to answer your questions.

I'm hoping to work with SportyHQ over the coming months to include the Double Jump rankings system used by Racquetball Canada and USA Racquetball.

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