I can only guess folk have to learn this first hand.
1. Stop writing any data to storage device anymore
2. Recover lost data in time
3. Choose data recovery software with pertinence. Watch out when performing memory card data recovery operations
4. Back up original data in advance if it is allowed
These four points are good for guaranteeing perfect memory card data recovery.

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