Hey, guys there! Do you guys know something about SD memory card RAW file system error problems? Recently, I just cannot access my 16GB SD memory card and inner stored photos since it keeps asking me to format no matter whether it try to use it on my digital camera or Samsung laptop. My friend just says it is detected as RAW file system on my PC and that’s why it needs formatting before any access. But, I really don’t know such memory card RAW file system error and don’t know whether the SD memory card RAW format error recovery software recommended by my friend really works for me, like http://www.icare-recovery.com/howto/sd-memory-card-raw-file-system.htmlor http://www.piriform.com/recuva or http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec. How do you think about it? Is any related memory card data recovery software really needed? Can I just format this memory card and do rescue everything inside latter? Thanks for any suggestion here!
Hello,
in that case where the card is detected in RAW and is unable to format, then it seems to be defective and needs to be replaced. you can replace the card with the place of purchase or with sandisk direct.
you can ask for a replacement through this link
Hi, Once the memory card file system become RAW then any devices unable to read the data from memory card. if you want to recover data then make use of profesional recovery program. There is another tool which helped to recover complete data from memory card efficeintly http://bsdelite.com/formatted-sandisk-memory-card-recovery-software
Whatever you do, do not format the memory card yet! Also, avoid saving any new photos to it. Given your situation, the golden rule is: recover the data first, then format the card to repair it. If you format it first, you might still be able to retrieve some files using software, but the underlying data structure will be compromised. This drastically reduces the success rate of data recovery and could even result in the permanent loss of your photos.
“RAW” is not a file system format itself, but rather a status indicated by the Windows operating system. Simply put, the file system on your card is corrupted, and the system can no longer read it. The most common causes include removing the card while the camera or computer is reading data, a sudden power failure, or logical corruption of the memory card.
Also read this blog - How to Perform RAW SD Card Recovery
Step 1: Use a reliable file restoration tool to safely copy your inaccessible files off the drive. [Important note: export them directly to your computer’s internal storage. Never save recovered data back onto the corrupted SD card.]
Step 2: Once your files are completely safe, reformat the drive. This clears the corrupted RAW status and sets up a brand-new, usable file structure.
