I've heard that recovering deleted files from SSDs is usually not possible, and since flash drives use similar technology, I'm wondering if the same applies to them. Are files deleted from a flash drive's trash actually recoverable?
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Generally, unless files are securely erased, you can often recover data from a flash drive even after deletion. Most file systems just mark the space as available while the actual data remains until overwritten.
If you're looking to recover files, trying a restore option from the trash might work. Just be careful with attempts to recover since using the drive can lead to data being overwritten.
Fair point! When you delete files, the system often just alters the index that connects files to their storage locations. As long as that space hasn't been reused by new files, recovery is possible.
The key takeaway here is the importance of backups. If the files are important to you, having a solid backup plan will save you a lot of headaches in the future.
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