USB Flash Drive Recovery

Professional data recovery from corrupted, damaged or inaccessible USB devices

Stop Using the USB Drive Immediately

Continued use of a failing USB device can cause permanent data loss. If your flash drive shows errors, is unrecognized, or has lost files, unplug it and contact professionals.

USB Flash Drive Recovery Services

We specialize in recovering critical data from all types of USB storage devices:

  • Corrupted or inaccessible USB drives
  • Physically damaged flash drives
  • Water damaged USB devices
  • Drives showing 0 bytes capacity
  • USB devices with "Device Not Recognized" errors
  • Formatted flash drives

USB Devices We Recover

We support all USB flash drive types and brands:

Standard USB Drives

  • USB 2.0 flash drives
  • USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 drives
  • USB-C flash drives
  • Encrypted USB drives
  • High-capacity drives (up to 2TB)

Specialty USB Devices

  • USB pen drives
  • USB thumb drives
  • USB memory sticks
  • Bootable USB drives
  • Industrial USB devices

Damaged Devices

  • Broken USB connectors
  • Water damaged drives
  • Bent or snapped drives
  • Electrically damaged
  • Overheating drives

Common USB Drive Failure Signs

  • "Device not recognized" errors
  • Files missing but space still used
  • Drive shows 0 bytes capacity
  • Files won't open or are corrupted
  • Extremely slow performance
  • Clicking or buzzing sounds

USB Drive Recovery Process

1

Initial Diagnosis

Assessing USB drive damage:

  • Physical inspection
  • Controller testing
  • NAND chip evaluation
  • Failure type identification
2

Data Extraction

Accessing raw data:

  • Controller repair/bypass
  • Direct NAND reading
  • Multiple read passes
  • Bad block management
3

Data Reconstruction

Rebuilding files:

  • File system repair
  • File carving
  • Metadata recovery
  • Database rebuilding
4

Verification

Ensuring data integrity:

  • File validation
  • Checksum verification
  • Document preview
  • Media file testing

USB Drive Failure Types

Failure Type Common Causes Recovery Method Success Rate
Logical Corruption Improper ejection, file system errors Software repair, file carving 95%
Controller Failure Electrical damage, wear and tear Controller replacement, NAND reading 85%
NAND Failure Bad blocks, read/write cycles exceeded Advanced ECC correction 75%
Physical Damage Broken connectors, water damage Microsoldering, chip-off 70%
Firmware Corruption Power failures, manufacturing defects Firmware reprogramming 80%

Important Note

Success rates depend on how quickly the device is retired after failure and the extent of overwriting. Immediately stop using the USB drive to maximize recovery chances.

Our USB Recovery Technology

USB recovery
Microscopic work
Cleanroom
Data recovery

Specialized Equipment

We use professional tools for USB drive recovery:

  • PC-3000 Flash system
  • DeepSpar USB Stabilizer
  • Flash extractor hardware
  • Microsoldering stations
  • Class 100 cleanroom
  • Advanced ECC correction

Need USB Drive Recovery?

Our specialists achieve 95% success rates on USB flash drive recovery

Emergency Help: 020 7237 6805

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Why Choose Our USB Recovery Service?

  • Free initial evaluation
  • No recovery - no fee guarantee
  • £2M professional indemnity insurance
  • Secure chain of custody
  • 90-day data guarantee