How to Recover Deleted Files from a USB Flash Drive on a Mac in 3 Ways

User Scenario: How to Recover Files from a Flash Drive

Loved by many for their ability to store photos, spreadsheets, word processing documents, movie clips, music tracks, and many other types of files, USB flash drives are popular with users. However, with the propensity of people to keep important data on a USB flash drive, losing data from one can be disastrous. Hence, we will discuss how to recover deleted files from a USB flash drive on Mac.

Method 1: Recover Deleted Files from a USB Flash Drive on a Mac with Data Recovery Software

If you're troubled by data loss from a USB flash drive or a USB stick, you can easily recover lost files with the help of the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac tool. This all-in-one and user-friendly USB data recovery software can restore photos, videos, and documents from various types of USB devices.

Mac Data Recovery tool lets you retrieve lost data from USB flash drive in three simple steps, as illustrated in the step-by-step guide below.

Follow the step-by-step guide to recover deleted files from Mac USB drive:

Step 1: Launch the USB Recovery tool and select the USB flash drive from where you wish to recover data. Once you click on “Find Lost Files”, the software will scan the USB for deleted files.

Step 2: You don't need to wait for the scan to finish. You can preview the recoverable files from the list on the right. You can use the “Filter” option to filter files by type.

Step 3. Check the box next to the files you want to restore, then click “Recover” to save them. Do not save the recovered files back to the USB drive. Choose a safer location to keep your data.

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Learn more about how to recover a USB drive on a Mac from a video tutorial.

Method 2: Recover Deleted Files from USB Drive on Mac Trash

The Trash on Mac keeps the files deleted from USB drive temporarily. In this section, we will explain briefly how to perform Mac Trash Recovery:

Step 1: Find the “Trash” icon on your Mac's desktop, or quickly open it from the Dock.

Step 2: After opening the Trash, all recently deleted files will be displayed. Scroll down to locate the file you wish to restore.

Step 3. Right-click the target file and choose “Put Back” to restore the deleted item.

If you emptied the Trash by accident, you would need to use a professional Mac data recovery software to get your files back. You can also check the following content for more recovery solutions:

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Method 3: Recover Deleted Data from USB Flash Drive on Mac from Backup

Here's how to recover deleted data from a USB flash drive on a Mac using Time Machine:

Step 1: Connect the USB flash drive with missing data to your Mac.

Step Two: Open the Applications folder, and then launch Time Machine. Click it, and then click “Enter Time Machine.”

Step 3: Browse through the backup file to find the lost data you want to restore.

Step 4. Once you find the deleted files on your USB drive, select them and click the “Recover” button to restore them to their original location.

"Tips on How to Prevent Data Loss from USB Flash Drives"

This simple guide on how to recover deleted files from a Mac USB flash drive can help. Knowing how to secure your USB flash drive or thumb drive is also an important step in keeping it safe.

⭐Tip 1: Regularly back up your files

Occasionally back up your data in case the USB drive fails. Many users neglect to back up the data on their USB drives, especially if it's the only medium where specific data is stored. Don't become one of these victims. Take the time to use a tool like Data Recovery Wizard for Mac to back up your information.

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⭐Tip 2: Enable Data Protection

Steps to enable data protection:

Step 1: Click the lock icon to the right of the disk partition.

Step two: Enable either Basic Protection or Total Protection, as appropriate.

⭐Tip 3: Safely Remove USB Devices

When you're done, safely eject your USB drive. To safely eject a USB drive on a Mac:

Step 1: Hold down the "Control" key on your Mac and tap the trackpad

Step 2. Select “Eject” from the menu, and then you can safely remove your USB flash drive.

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Conclusions

USBs and flash drives are great for sharing files with friends or colleagues, adding extra storage to your devices, or isolating specific data.

But if you're worried about data loss from your USB flash drive, you can always use the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac tool. With just a few clicks, it can restore deleted data from your USB flash drive, including lost photos, documents, and other file types.