How to Recover Lost Data from USB Flash Drive?

Christina updated on 2021/5/4 to Data Recovery

USB flash drive data recovery

Data loss on an USB flash drive

  • “Hi, I formatted my USB flash drive, all my documents were erased. Is there any way to get my lost documents back?”
  • “I deleted a few videos from my Samsung USB flash drive, is it possible to recover the deleted videos?”
  • “I insert an USB flash drive into my computer, but it continues asking me to format the USB flash drive, what should I do to fix this issue?”

How to recover lost data from USB flash drive should be known to many people. Because not infrequently some people often experience the bitter experience of losing valuable data stored on a USB flash drive. Starting from documents to support school lessons, college, to work. Its small size allows users to carry it practically and the way it works also makes life easier.

However, several things also increase the risk of losing data stored on the USB flash drive. Among them are viruses that are carried when the USB flash drive is connected to many computers to user carelessness.

Now, you don't have to panic. Because now there are several ways to restore lost files on a USB flash drive that you can practice quite simply by yourself. You can use Donemax Data Recovery software. This software will help you to recover lost data from USB flash drive for various reasons such as.

  • Formatted
  • Viruses / malware
  • Accidentally deleted
  • Corrupt

Whatever the reason your data is lost, this software will help you to get it back. Download it here:

Easy steps to recover lost data from USB flash drive

To be able to recover lost data from a USB flash drive, the first thing you have to do is stop using the flash drive for any reason. Transferring data both to and from the flash drive can interfere with the data tracing process that will be carried out by the software later. After that, follow the steps below about how to recover lost data from USB flash drive.

Step 1. Select the USB flash drive to start data recovery.

Connect the USB flash drive to your PC or Laptop. Then, run Donemax Data Recovery and select the USB flash drive to start data recovery.

USB flash drive data recovery

Step 2. Click on Scan button.

Donemax Data Recovery will deeply scan the USB flash drive and find every recoverable file.

USB flash drive data recovery

Step 3. Preview and recover lost files.

After the scan is complete, you will see all recoverable files. You can preview the recoverable files, then select the wanted ones and save them to your computer.

USB flash drive data recovery

Donemax Data Recovery is able to find all lost images, videos, documents, audios and other types of lost files from your USB flash drive. It not only can find deleted files, but it also can help you recover formatted or inaccessible data from your USB flash drive.

USB flash drive data recovery FAQs

1. Is it possible to recover permanently deleted files from USB flash drive?

Yes, the permanently deleted files still can be recovered by data recovery software - such as Donemax Data Recovery. It offers deep scan technology to ensure finding every recoverable file on your USB flash drive.

2. How to unformat USB flash drive?

Donemax Data Recovery can help you easily unformat USB flash drive. Just run this software to scan your formatted USB flash drive and quickly get all lost files back.

3. How to recover lost data from unrecognized USB flash drive?

If your USB flash drive can't be recognized by your computer, you can check this guide to help you fix this issue and recover all lost data: fix unrecognized USB flash drive and recover lost data.

Donemax Data Recovery can help you recover lost data from all types of USB flash drive, pen drive, flash drive and it also can help you recover lost data from memory card, HDD, SSD, digital camera, RAID, etc. Download it here: