Tips for Consumers, Using Thumb Drives with Care. Many of us today use thumb drives on a weekly basis. Thus, using USB flash drives haphazardly, without guidance, will cause damages to your data and photos. Thumb drive recovery is avoidable by following a few safety tips. If you experience USB damage or breakage and need a thumb drive recovery specialist, eProvided is here to help. eProvided is in business over 19 years. NAND Flash Memory Based Thumb Drives. Before getting into industry tips we learned over the past 16+ years, let’s talk about the USB drives directly. Flash drives, thumb drives and flash memory are memory sticks which store data. You might call them a storage device or even a hard …

Transcend and Taiwan’s ITRI have combined their expertise in NAND Flash Memory Storage to come up with a brand new Flash Drive capable of storing 2 TB of data.  You heard right, these two companies have created a 2 TB USB Flash Drive powered by the new USB 3.0. Tech expo in Taiwan, Transcend showcased a 16 GB 3.0 Flash drive that’s capable of 2 TB storage. Imagine that, a 2 TB 3.0 USB Flash Drive that you can carry anywhere. This thumb drive is so small that you can hang it up on your keychain. I don’t know about you, but we just cannot wait to see these tiny little gadgets in production. Sandisk is another company that makes cutting-edge technology thumb …

Hard Disk Drive Data Recovery. Let’s all agree, hard drives store most of our important data. The last thing you want is for your hard disk drive to fail. Even though, hard drive failure is common, data recovery doesn’t come cheap. On the other hand, running data recovery software is tricky, and can end up corrupted to the point of no return. Logical failure is one of the top reasons for hard drive failure. In a sense, logical failure recovery is an easier process, depending on the cause of failure. Therefore, data recovery is possible. For example,are files becoming damaged, or you’re unable to access the system? These are symptoms of a failing hard drive. Immediately, power off your hard …

USB repair is very common. These plug-and-play portable storage drives makes for a simpler file transfer between different computers. You can find flash storage inside SSDs, external drives, laptops, tablets, and more. Click here for USB recovery options if you have lost data on your USB drive. USB sticks make it easy to back up important files from your PC, and boot your system away from home. When functioning properly, a user simply plugs the drive into an open USB port. The computer’s operating system will recognize the device and assign it a drive letter. Unlike most other removable drives, the USB device doesn’t require rebooting. Also, doesn’t require an external or battery power supply of any kind. You can …

Can you stick a hard drive in the freezer? Sticking a hard drive in the freezer can be a useful troubleshooting technique for a hard drive. And, this process, also known as “freezing” the hard drive, helps to restore the hard drive by making it spin up and reset its internal components. It’s inevitable, for your hard drive to succumb to faults that magnify and cause your hard drive to stop working. And, it could blow a circuit or crash. Unfortunately, it’s rarely possible to be able to predict these occurrences. Besides, you have taken good care of the hard drive. For instance, is it safe to put a hard disk in the freezer? Below, we will discuss some unusual …

Recover deleted 4K video needs increase. For anyone fascinated by video technology, the evolution of 4K resolution has been an immensely exciting process. With 4K cameras now available (but expensive — prices can vary from below $1000 to $3000+). Thus, those looking to capture scenes in the crispest, sharpest resolution can. The problem is when your 4k video becomes corrupted or deleted. Watching videos filmed in this format is very impressive, and for professional film-makers, the temptation to upgrade must be great. However, what about storing this data? What about data loss? Given the amount of pixels, the amount of space 4K videos people consume on hard drives is a steep. In fact, it’s an increase over standard-definition video files …

iPhones are Prone to Failure, Backup Your Files! Approximately 169.2 Million iPhones were sold in 2014 alone, and the number seems to only be getting bigger each year. With new iPhones hitting the global market each year, it is safe to assume that a percentage will fail at some point or another. If you didn’t have your important data backed up, you will most likely need to use a Professional iPhone Data Recovery Service to retrieve your lost files. What Can go Wrong with an iPhone? There are many situations that can lead to iPhone failure. Here are some of the most common. We will cover many issues with iPhones throughout this page. In short, check out the following information. Recover data …

Encrypted Device USB Flash Drive Vulnerability Problem. Just Recently, news was released that some Encrypted USB Flash Drive storage drives have a loophole within their encrypting feature. Truly, encrypted device security remains important today. There are quite a few companies and individuals out there that use thumb drives equipped with encryption capabilities. Companies use encrypted USB thumb drives to secure sensitive or private data. This is a sensible idea as there have been far too many instances of Storage Devices being lost containing confidential personal and business data. Even our own military uses secret plans for troop movement, which are a lot of times stored in portable USB storage units. Thus, having a flash drive that automatically encrypts your data …

Switching From Traditional Devices and Storage. Hard disk sales drop. More people are switching from using traditional computers to using smartphones and tablets for various computing tasks. These new technologies use a different type of drive for data storage, the solid state drive, or SSD. Because of this, many industry experts are foretelling a substantial drop in hard disk sales. In 2019 1 TB SSD’s could become the mainstream storage drive. Prices on SSD’s have fallen 50-60 percent year over year. For example, the highly sought after Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSD sold for $149.99. December 2019, Solid State Drive Prices Expected to Drop. According to a story by Trend Force, prices for SSDs are going to drop to …

Take a moment and ponder this thought. Am I practicing keeping your data safe? How important is your saved data? If that drive your data’s saved to suddenly became corrupt or damaged, and you couldn’t access your files, what would you do? If you’re like most people, you’re unconsciously tugging at your neckline or swallowing hard because the thought of losing your stored data brings butterflies. More information on recovering data. Locked out of Encrypted Flash Drives, Headaches Ensue. It’s within your power to safeguard all your data.  In ten simple tips, here is how: 1: Backup Important Files. Keeping Your Data Safe. The best ways to back up important files is to write them to a brand new USB …

Micro SD and SD cards are important requirements for access to digital photos. Many different devices can access these memory cards. Also, some devices require a user to insert and eject an SD card many times. If you are out in the field taking thousands of shots, you will need many memory cards. This back and forth between storage can increase the likelihood of SD card damage. We discuss micro SD card data recovery here. How To Clean SD Card Products. To illustrate, take extra care and time inserting a SD card. Clean the SD card contacts with alcohol at times. Clean the internal DSLR adaptors where these micro SD cards plug in. As a rule, clean SD card products …

Finding the right (top 10 data storage devices) for your business or domestic needs can be problematic. Thus, you’re struggling to balance cost with the amount of capacity you expect to need. Finally, you’re unable to decide on the right data storage array. For some people, choosing between modular and monolithic is incredibly difficult. Each type offers its own advantages and disadvantages. Despite this, many will appeal to people for various reasons. Understanding the difference between the two types can be quite a challenge. In this case, the complexity of design and performance is important. Even so, at eProvided, we’re here to help make sense of storage and data recovery. We’re going to explore the basics of modular and monolithic …

Ten USB Tips to avoid USB Breaks and USB damage. Flash drive recovery can be avoided. Let’s begin by explaining today’s flash drives. Manufacturers release the 128GB Thumb Drive, AKA: Flash Drive. How Much Data or Photos Can Your 128GB – 256GB Flash Drive Store? 128GB USB storage drives are huge. From full length movies to MP3’s and photographs, a list of storage capacities. 4 Mega Pixel Photos – 183,200. 12 Mega Pixel Photos – 62,000. Raw (Professional Photographers) 4 Mega Pixel Photos – 18,400. Raw (Professional Photographers) 12 Mega Pixel Photos – 6,200. Music MP3’s – 34,000 – 60,500 depending on format. MPEG Formatted Full Length Movies – 490. Use Prevention First, Protect Files, Data Loss Avoided. Conclusion, this …

The Most Common Failures on USB Flash Drives, Broken Tips & Bent USB Ports. eProvided flash card recovery experts have worked with consumers for over 22 years. Although flash drives can survive most falls, and the washer, they’ll easily bend out of shape. eProvided, a data recovery firm that knows what causes USB sticks to fail.  If your flash card breaks, whether it’s physical or logical, contact our recovery engineers. And, a shattered, melted, or broken USB tip doesn’t mean it’s the end of your data. You’ve just hit a road block, we’re here to help retrieve all your missing data. Thus, you can get back to your life. Data Recovery Firm eProvided Explains. Have a USB Gone Bad? When …

Compact Flash Cards (CF Cards) became very popular and widely accepted with the advancements in digital cameras and personal digital assistants. CompactFlash give users the freedom to go and purchase cards with storage capacity that meets both their needs and expectations. CF cards became popular due to a number of reasons. One of the main reasons is that compact flash cards are non volatile. Meaning the data stored in the CF card is retained even if the power on the device is turned off. They are based on a semiconductor design making them stronger and less prone to damage than other traditional data storage devices. Regardless of these benefits, what if the CF card were to fail? CompactFlash cards do …

Memory storage cards are something just about all of us buy. Whether we need extra memory storage on our mobile devices or for our digital camera, SD cards are the way to go. But did you know that these highly compact and efficient flash storage cards are available in three different types? In fact, each type caters to the needs of the user. Type 1: The SD Card. You know what’s great about classics? They’re original. There is something to be said for that very first, original creation. The SD card was the very first storage card. It was created in 1999 with a maximum storage capacity of 2GB, which was huge back then. It used Microsoft’s FAT-12 or FAT-16 …

Losing data can be devastating. Whether you lose an essay due within the next hour, or an important presentation vanishes, you can find yourself in trouble with no clear solution. Data loss happens to the best of us. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have handwritten notes (or even a full first-draft scribbled down on paper) to draw on, but chances are, you’ve worked directly on your word processing software with no backups. So, what can you do to avoid data loss in future? Prevention is better than cure. Here’s four tips for preventative measures in data Loss. Data Loss, avoid saving documents on your OS’s drive. We all do this – whenever we work on a document in our word …

At eProvided, we’re one of a few companies that recover NAND data from any device. NAND flash recovery has become essential. But what does this actually mean? What is a NAND chip? Let’s take a look at the technology. In addition, let’s discuss the methods of recovery our experts used to retrieve important data and files. What is NAND Technology We may take for granted the huge range of technology available to us today. We’re snapping away using the high-performance camera integrated into our smartphones. We’re playing video games (that would only have been available on expensive consoles a decade earlier) on our tablets. On the other hand, we’re looking back through hundreds of photos on our computer. Simply stated, …

SanDisk Recovery Services on iNAND’s: Embedded Flash Drives. eProvided is a specialist at SanDisk data recovery. If you need SanDisk recovery services, click the button to the right to get started. But for now let’s talk about SanDisk’s products. SanDisk pushes the limits when it comes to quality & speed on flash storage. Flash drive maker SanDisk released a new iNAND Embedded Flash Drive. Partnered with Qualcomm, these cutting edge iNAND’s are capable of storing flawless 4K UltraHD in mobile devices and smartphones! With 8.8 million pixels of perfection on your screens, the UltraHD iNAND’s capabilities open the doors to impeccable quality at a reasonable price. The perfect iNAND (NAND Flash) for data-rich applications and next generation mobile experiences. iNAND …

Moving large files to and from your PC using a USB drive has become one of the easiest ways to import data. Also known as USB stick, USB drives provide a good deal of storage, even though they’re tiny. If you’re working from multiple computers throughout the week, owning a USB drive is detrimental. Allowing you to run programs specified to your needs. You could bring a library of HD movies with you wherever you go. Instead of trusting the internet speed connection at your vacation retreat. eProvided USB Drive Recovery. Have a broken or damaged USB flash drive and need USB Drive Recovery? Keep on reading. At any rate, let’s cover the basic procedures for submitting a case for …