Flash drive problems
 

I've been unable to open my flash drive on my Mac for some time now, and it contains numerous important pictures and videos. Is there anything I can do to resolve this issue and access my valuable data?

Try using Disk Utility on your Mac to check and repair the flash drive. If that doesn't work, consider a data recovery tool like Disk Drill. It helped me retrieve files from a similar situation.

First and foremost, ensure that the flash drive is securely plugged into the USB port. Attempting a different USB port can help rule out potential issues with the port itself, but it's just one step in the troubleshooting process. If you're still encountering difficulties accessing your flash drive on your Mac, there are additional steps you can take to address the issue. This comprehensive article at https://www.macgasm.net/data-recover...-recovery-mac/ provides a variety of methods to tackle flash drive issues on a Mac. From exploring disk utility options to employing specialized commands in the Terminal, the article offers a detailed guide on how to troubleshoot and potentially recover data from malfunctioning flash drives. Following the outlined steps carefully can increase the chances of resolving the problem and accessing the valuable pictures and videos stored on your flash drive.

I totally understand, because in most cases when you connect an external hard disk you most likely want to transfer or retrieve some information right away, but due to technical issues it is not possible to do so. I too have been looking for reasons for these problems for a long time. In the blog https://setapp.com/how-to/how-to-acc...ognized-on-mac, I learned that there can be several reasons why an SSD does not display. I have eliminated all possible causes except one, which is NVRAM. On Apple Silicon computers, NVRAM works differently and does not require a manual reset. But since I have a fairly ancient computer, I had to sweat a bit.

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