Flash Memory Recovery

Specialist NAND flash recovery from SSDs, USB drives, and mobile devices

Complex Recovery Required

Flash memory recovery differs significantly from traditional hard drive recovery due to wear leveling, bad block management, and the flash translation layer (FTL). Standard data recovery tools often fail with flash storage.

NAND Flash Recovery Services

Our flash memory specialists recover data from:

  • Failed SSDs and flash drives
  • Corrupted SD/microSD cards
  • Water damaged flash storage
  • Electrically damaged NAND chips
  • Devices with broken controllers
  • Flash memory with bad blocks

Flash Memory Devices We Recover

We handle all types of NAND flash storage across multiple form factors:

Solid State Drives

  • SATA SSDs (2.5", mSATA)
  • NVMe PCIe SSDs (M.2, U.2)
  • Enterprise SSDs
  • Failed RAID SSD arrays
  • Encrypted SSDs

Mobile & Embedded

  • Smartphone flash memory
  • Tablet storage chips
  • eMMC and eMCP chips
  • UFS storage modules
  • Industrial flash storage

Removable Media

  • SD/microSD cards
  • CFast/CFexpress cards
  • USB flash drives
  • SSD memory cards
  • Proprietary flash media

When Flash Recovery is Possible

Successful recovery depends on the physical condition of the NAND chips. Even with controller failure or corruption, data can often be recovered directly from the flash memory chips.

Our Flash Recovery Process

1

Device Evaluation

Initial assessment of flash memory:

  • Physical damage inspection
  • Controller functionality test
  • NAND chip identification
  • Recovery feasibility analysis
2

Chip Access

Gaining access to flash memory:

  • Controller bypass/repair
  • NAND chip desoldering
  • Cleanroom chip extraction
  • Chip cleaning and preparation
3

Raw Data Extraction

Reading flash memory directly:

  • Specialized NAND readers
  • Multiple read passes
  • ECC error correction
  • Bad block handling
4

Data Reconstruction

Rebuilding usable data:

  • FTL (Flash Translation Layer) analysis
  • Wear leveling reversal
  • File system repair
  • Data carving from raw dumps

Flash Memory Types & Recovery

Flash Type Common Uses Recovery Challenges Success Rate
SLC NAND Industrial, military Rare, specialized controllers 85-95%
MLC NAND Older SSDs, high-end Higher ECC requirements 80-90%
TLC NAND Consumer SSDs, flash drives Complex ECC, shorter lifespan 75-85%
QLC NAND Newer budget SSDs Very high ECC needs 65-75%
3D NAND Modern SSDs, high density Proprietary architectures 70-80%

Technical Note

Success rates vary based on usage patterns, wear level, and physical condition. Early intervention improves recovery chances significantly.

Our Flash Recovery Technology

NAND flash chips
Microscopic work
Cleanroom environment
Data recovery

Specialized Flash Tools

We use industry-leading equipment for flash recovery:

  • Advanced NAND readers
  • Custom ECC correction software
  • Microsoldering stations
  • Class 100 cleanroom
  • Flash controller emulators
  • Forensic data carving tools

Need Flash Memory Recovery?

Our specialists achieve 90% success rates on NAND flash recovery

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Why Choose Our Flash Recovery Service?

  • Direct NAND chip reading capability
  • £2M professional indemnity insurance
  • No recovery - no fee guarantee
  • Advanced ECC correction technology
  • All work fully confidential