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If you’re trying to repair corrupted files on your Mac without paid software, start by using Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) and run First Aid on the drive where the file is stored—it can fix some directory-level issues.
For documents like Word or Excel, try opening them in Preview, TextEdit, or even Google Docs, which sometimes bypasses formatting errors. If it’s a system file, running sfc or fsck in macOS Recovery Mode can help. Also, Time Machine, if enabled, lets you restore a clean version. It won’t work for every case, but it’s your best shot with built-in tools.
SanDisk iXpand may not be getting proper power or has experienced hardware failure since it’s not showing in Disk Utility or Finder—even after restarts, which points to either a damaged controller on the drive or a USB compatibility issue.
First, try a different USB port or adapter (if you’re using USB-C). Also, test the drive on another Mac or a Windows PC to rule out a Mac-specific issue. If it still doesn’t appear anywhere, it’s likely a hardware failure. At that point, contact SanDisk support—most iXpand drives come with a multi-year warranty, and they may offer a replacement if it’s within that period. If your data is critical, you’d need a data recovery service.
When the SSD shows used space but no visible files, it usually means the file directory (metadata) is damaged, not necessarily the files themselves.
First, try running Disk Utility > First Aid on the SSD—if that fails, use Terminal and run diskutil list to confirm the drive is mounted properly. For recovery, third-party tools like Stellar Data Recovery or PhotoRec can scan the raw sectors and recover files regardless of directory damage. Just avoid writing anything new to the drive to prevent overwriting the lost data
I was transferring some video files from my SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB) to my MacBook Pro (macOS Sonoma), and suddenly the process froze. I had to force eject the drive. Now, when I plug it in, the drive shows up but all the folders are empty, and storage info still shows used space. Could the files be corrupted? Is there any way to recover the missing data?
I’m using a 256GB SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive with my MacBook Air running macOS Ventura. Yesterday, when I plugged it in, the light flashed briefly and then went off. Now the drive doesn’t show up in Finder or Disk Utility. I’ve tried reconnecting and restarting my Mac, but nothing works. Has anyone else had this issue or found a fix?
If the photos aren’t in Trash or Recently Deleted and you didn’t use Time Machine, your best shot is third-party data recovery software before the deleted data gets overwritten.
Apps like Stellar Data Recovery, Disk Drill, or PhotoRec can scan your Mac’s drive for recoverable files—just avoid saving or installing anything on the internal drive to prevent data overwrite. Terminal doesn’t have native tools for deep file recovery, so you’ll need to rely on software. For best results, install the recovery tool on a separate external drive, scan your Mac from there, and check if your pictures show up in the scan preview
Interesting. I’ve got a 256GB Lexar UHS-II and never faced anything like this, but I also format the card in camera every time I offload files. Could that be a factor? I remember reading somewhere that if you format via Windows, it messes with the allocation structure Canon expects.
Also, @JaceElric , did you say you saw previews in IrfanView? Mine never worked with CR3s. Do you need to install some plugin?
Hey, I shoot with an R10 too (same lexar card, actually), and ran into a similar issue just last month. About 20 CR3 files wouldn’t open after a wedding shoot..same “unsupported format” error in lightroom and fastrawviewer.
I managed to get previews using IrfanView (surprisingly), but nothing would export. I tried running the corrupted files through LibRaw based tools (like RawTherapee) and even stellar repair for photo, but only partial previews came out. In my case, the issue turned out to be card-related—Lexar had a firmware glitch in a batch shipped in late 2024. Might be worth checking if your card is from that lot?
Also, were those shots taken continuously in burst mode by any chance?
For recovering lost video files on macOS, one of the most reliable and user-friendly options is Stellar Data Recovery for Mac. It’s well-optimized for macOS (including M1/M2/M3 chips), supports recovery from SD cards, external drives, and internal volumes, and is especially effective at retrieving lost or deleted video files—even from partially corrupted media.
Other solid options include Disk Drill and PhotoRec, though the latter is more manual and less Mac-native.
I’d recommend starting with Stellar’s free scan to preview recoverable files before purchasing. Just make sure you stop using the SD card or external drive immediately to avoid overwriting any recoverable data
The developer beta of macOS Tahoe (version 26) was released right after WWDC in early June, with Beta 2 landing on June 23.
As for the public beta, Apple typically launches it shortly after a few developer builds, so expect it to go live in mid-July.
In short, the developer beta is already available now, and the official public beta is likely to roll out around mid-July 2025
In case if your phone had an SD card, just take it out and slot it into a PC. Way easier if your photos were saved there. And if Windows says the card’s corrupt or needs formatting, don’t do it yet..try scanning it with recovery software first.
FYI if you’re using Samsung Messages (not Google’s), deleted texts go into a recycle bin for 30 days. You can straight-up restore them from there—no software needed.
Go to Messages > 3 dots > Recycle bin > long press + restore. Super easy.
Backing what you said, just remember @Nina, do not save or download anything new on the phone until recovery is attempted, or else you risk overwriting data. And yeah, boot loop issues like this often come from shady APKs.
If that doesn’t work, try not to panic. Factory reset is a last resort, but even if you go that route, not all is lost. I had to reset mine recently due to a similar glitch, and later recovered most of my documents using an Android data recovery software. You’ll need a PC and a USB cable, but the tool actually helped me get back stuff I thought I’d never see again.
I found a really awesome clip, can I set it as my wallpaper on my iPhone?