Got an SD card from my wife's mobile, quite a lot of pictures on it, but I cannot get them.

When I put it in a card reader it shows all the files, including DCIM but when I open DCIM it just keeps trying to open it for hours.

Tried a couple of versions of software that claimed to be able to get images from the card but they get stuck at around 94%.

 

What to do? 

Bring the card to the mall.  Some of the phone vendors might have a card reader that could read it, for a small gratuity.

 

what do you see? if you re-mount the SD into the mobile, and then try view on PC, via USB

 

what Brand/Vintage is the Mobile?

 

That phone was an infinix Hot note 3. but it has had a nasty accident ( I crushed it with a pump). However, I think it still can be charged and I will try in the morning if that helps.

if it can be fired up, then, via USB (or wifi etcetc) attempt a full mobile+external memory complete BackUp

 

The contents might be viewable on the computer, by viewing the BackUp directly, if you have an appropriate Aplication from the Manufacturer

Not all Brands can be accessed this way, but some can...

 

 

along the lines of Nokia - where  an NBUExplorer package can do theirs

 

Samsung has (or had? ) similar in the old Kies world - although of late, their files on a later Mobile can be directly viewed on PC via Explorer

 

 

have you? i would say already viewed via Google:    "infinix hot specs backup"

 

 

I have lost stuff from Androids before - if I have simply removed an SD:

 if I hadn't correctly Un-mounted (Dis-mounted) the card from the mobile.

 

 

Edited September 26, 20169 yr by tifino

have you tried a different card reader?

Have you tried copying the files in command prompt?

I'd try both of these before you go down the Rescue road.

Put the SD card in your own phone first of all.

 

Then use a USB cable to connect to both the phone and and computer. It'll show up in Windows Explorer as a device like any other. I've got an old Motorola phone which has a lot of pix on it which I wanted to retrieve and that was identified as XT1068.

 

You might see a question appear on your phone to allow access so just tap "Allow". If you don't see anything at all, double click the device to open it and you should be able to browse to the folder containing your files.

 

If when you open the device all you see is a blank space drag the menu downwards from the top and you should be able to see a message which says "USB for file transfer". Tap that and you should get window where you'll be able to see an option called "Transfer files (MTP)". Tap that and dismiss the message. Go back to the PC and you should be able to browse the memory card.

 

If you don't see the "USB file transfer" option (see screenshot) unplug the USB cable from the phone and then plug it in again. Drag the menu downwards again to proceed. I've attached a screenshot of the "Transfer files (MTP)" options as well.

So no luck with card in the original phone. Can't see the card on file explorer and the screen of the phone is smashed so no seeing anything there.

I can get all the folders open except for DCIM\camera. And of course that is folder I need.

 

@ChicogI am really rusty in DOS. I can get the command prompt to show me the directory of DCIM\Camera but I don't know what to do at that point. It has been a decade since I last ventured into DOS type commands.

 

You could try the free version of this;

http://www.easeus.com/

People I know had a successful result restoring photos from a corrupted sd card. 

http://www.computerhope.com/copyhlp.htm

If you want a free legit copy of sandisk rescue pro deluxe PM me I'll send you the link to download it and give you a the serial number.

8 hours ago, rhythmworx said:

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