Data recovery FAQ: answers to your questions
Find answers from our specialists to the most frequently asked questions about data recovery: hard drive failures, SSD, RAID, USB drives, pricing, turnaround times and process. SOS Data Recovery (Tesweb SA), Swiss specialist since 2006 with over 10,000 cases handled, answers your questions.
Why consult our data recovery FAQ?
Our technicians answer the most frequently asked questions about hard drive, SSD, RAID, NAS, USB drive and memory card failures. Each answer is based on over 10,000 cases handled since 2006 and regularly updated. If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact us — free diagnosis within 3 hours.
What to do immediately after losing data on your phone?
The first few minutes are critical. Here's the procedure to follow in order:
- Stop using the phone — every action (taking a photo, installing an app) can overwrite the deleted data
- Switch to airplane mode — to stop automatic synchronizations that could potentially overwrite data
- Do not attempt data recovery yourself with consumer software if the phone is making abnormal noises or not starting correctly
- Check your backups — iCloud, Google One, Samsung Cloud — before any intervention
- Contact a specialized laboratory for a free diagnosis within 3 hours
What to do in case of an emergency (clicking hard drive, critical data)?
Immediately turn off the device to prevent further damage. Do not attempt data recovery software yourself. Contact us — our emergency service is available 24/7 with immediate support.