Many mobile phones and digital cameras are equipped with a memory card lock function. It allows you to protect important information from unwanted persons in case of loss of the device. Unfortunately, people tend to forget their own passwords.
It is necessary
- - card reader;
- - USB Format Storage.
Instructions
Step 1
Methods for removing a password from a memory card depend on the ultimate purpose of this process. If you need to extract information from the drive, use the Mount'n'Drive utility. Download this program and install it.
Step 2
Run the utility and connect the USB flash drive to your computer. In this case, it is better to use a card reader to connect the device to the PC. If this is not possible, connect your phone or camera in the "flash-card" mode.
Step 3
After defining a new drive, right-click on it in the Mount'n'Drive program window. Select "Mount Disk". Select a letter to be assigned to the new local drive.
Step 4
Open its contents using any file manager. Copy the information you want. Close Mount'n'Drive when the files are extracted. Format the drive to remove the password.
Step 5
To do this, open the "My Computer" menu and find the icon of your flash drive. Click on it with the right mouse button. In the window that opens, select "Formatting". Choose an appropriate file system format. Click the Get Started button and confirm to wipe the drive.
Step 6
It should be noted that some models of cameras and phones allow formatting with these devices. Don't neglect this feature.
Step 7
If a password prompt appears when you try to erase the memory card, download and install USB Format Storage. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer via a card reader.
Step 8
Activate the installed application, select the desired memory card in the Disk field and click the Format button. Reconnect the memory card to the computer after the program is finished. Check the availability of the device.
