Adata USB Flash Drive Recovery and Repair/Format Tools
"Hello, how can I recover files from an Adata USB flash drive after mistakenly deleting them? Is there any free tool that can help?"
"I accidentally formatted my Adata USB stick. Can I still recover the data? My Adata thumb drive isn't working on my Windows 10 laptop and it's asking to be formatted. Is there a way to repair the damaged Adata USB stick?"
This article covers the following topics:
Adata Flash Drive Data Recovery Software (Free Download)
Recovering data from an Adata flash drive is simple with the free USB recovery tool - iCare Data Recovery Pro. This software uses a special deep scan recovery algorithm to search for every possible file on each sector of your drive, even if your Adata USB flash drive is damaged, RAW, asking for formatting, not detected, or mistakenly formatted.
Follow these three simple steps to recover your data:
Step 1: Download and run iCare Pro Free.
Step 2: Choose your Adata flash drive to scan for missing or lost files.
Step 3: Select your recovered data and save it to another drive.
Adata USB Drive Repair Tools - Formatting Options
Formatting is a common solution for a corrupted (but not completely damaged) USB stick. This can be done using free tools or the built-in Windows Disk Management feature.
#1 - Format Adata USB Flash Drive Using Windows Right-Click Option
#2 - Format Adata USB Drive in Disk Management
Open Disk Management, right-click on your Adata flash drive, and choose the format option. The following image shows what this looks like:
#3 - Use a Format Utility for Adata Flash Drives
Free tools like IM-Magic Partition Resizer Free, Rufus, and HP USB Disk Format Tool can also be used to format your Adata USB drive.
Also read: 8 Free USB Format Tools
Repair Adata USB Flash Drive Without Formatting
It's easy to repair a corrupted Adata pen drive using the built-in Windows Error-Checking tool. Just follow these steps: Right-click on your Adata USB drive in 'This PC' > Properties > Tools.
Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to repair a USB drive using Error-Checking:
Also read: Free Flash Drive Repair Online
Adata USB Flash Drive Not Working?
If your Adata USB flash drive isn't recognized in Windows 10, it might be due to physical or logical damage caused by devices or third-party software. Watch the following video to try six free methods to fix your USB drive:
Also read: Fix Adata USB Flash Drive Not Detected
Adata USB Flash Drive Driver Update/Installation
There are several ways to update or reinstall the driver for your Adata USB flash drive on a Windows computer:
- Open Device Manager, find your Adata USB drive under Disk drives, right-click on it, and select the update option.
- Open Device Manager, expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section, and uninstall each item by right-clicking and selecting 'Uninstall.' Then reload your Adata USB drive.
Last updated on March 26, 2025
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