Corrupted SD card

[ladn]

don't know how . .

You will need a SD card reader (some computers have a built in reader).

{An card reader is an external device that reads various types of memory cards, SD, CF, etc. It connects to a computer with a USB cable}

You might check with friends to see if anyone within your circle can check the card for you.

 

[jtwalker]

Contact the person/company you paid to provide the pre-programmed SD card. If you aren't willing/capable of using a computer, then nothing we can suggest over this forum will help you resolve this.

 

[Chris0516]

You will need a SD card reader (some computers have a built in reader).

{An card reader is an external device that reads various types of memory cards, SD, CF, etc. It connects to a computer with a USB cable}

You might check with friends to see if anyone within your circle can check the card for you.

@Gumball928 Here is a pic:



-Of an external card reader, as mentioned by @ladn

 

[Chris0516]

@Gumball928 Before my present computer. I had to buy an external card reader. My new computer has an internal card reader. So, Now I have both the internal, and external card reader.

 

[Gumball928]

Contact the person/company you paid to provide the pre-programmed SD card. If you aren't willing/capable of using a computer, then nothing we can suggest over this forum will help you resolve this.

I understand, now I need to "go to school" . .a neighbor is computer-savvy, so he said he would help.

And I do really appreciate all the helpful replies here . .

 

[Gumball928]

See this Wiki page on installing Sentinel. Even if you bough a "pre-programmed" card from whoever,, you'll still need Sentinel to install any firmware updates. You can also update the database used in the scanner as well as in Sentinel. If you install Sentinel, than any number of us, here in the forums, could create a programming file that you could import and install (there are easy step by step instructions available). But your programmer still owes you either a working card, or a refund.

I talked to the programmer . .(The Scanner Doctor) . .and he told me the corruption was my fault, and he refused to do anything more . .

Also, the SD card came in a normal envelope, not a Farady bag . . .

So, this is a "live & learn" situation . . .

 

[rhodester]

(The Scanner Doctor) Does the doctor have malpractice insurance.

 

[Gumball928]

(The Scanner Doctor) Does the doctor have malpractice insurance.

 

[werinshades]

I talked to the programmer . .(The Scanner Doctor) . .and he told me the corruption was my fault, and he refused to do anything more . .

Also, the SD card came in a normal envelope, not a Farady bag . . .

So, this is a "live & learn" situation . . .

What did he charge you?

 

[Gumball928]

What did he charge you?

$26 for the card, $40 to program . .

 

[werinshades]

$26 for the card, $40 to program . .

Is he the guy that advertises on his Facebook group? Offers "remote" programming through your computer? Uses a program to take access of your computer?

 

[Gumball928]

Is he the guy that advertises on his Facebook group? Offers "remote" programming through your computer? Uses a program to take access of your computer?

Yes, that's him . . .I was afraid of consequences to allow him access to "remote" . . .so I had him program a card for me . . . .

 

[werinshades]

Yes, that's him . . .I was afraid of consequences to allow him access to "remote" . . .so I had him program a card for me . . . .

I wouldn't trust anyone to do that either. Hopefully, you'll get it resolved.

 

[hiegtx]

I talked to the programmer . .(The Scanner Doctor) . .and he told me the corruption was my fault, and he refused to do anything more

The Scanner Doctor has a lucrative racket going on.

$20 for a card?
Here's five Class 10 cards on Amazon for about $25. There are a number of other listings

$26 for the card, $40 to program .

ScannerMaster charges $59.95 for a preprogrammed card. Their programming (when you buy a scanner) starts at $40 for one county, Additional counties add $20 for each extra.

Skimming your earlier posts, I take it that you do not have a card reader to access the SD card directly from your computer (not via the scanner in Mass Storage mode). So, since you put the card in, and the scanner gave you an error, your PC must have corrupted the card by being in the same room as your scanner.

Get a card reader. Chris posted one example above.
Here's one for $4.99 on Amazon that'll do what you need.
There's a "Black Friday" deal for a 5 pack of 32gb class 10 cards on Amazon. (The scanner comes with a 4gb card. About the only advantage for a larger card is that it gives you more room if you want to record audio on channels the scanner receives.)

If you pick up a card reader, and get a card (besides Amazon, there's a bunch of other places to get what you need), any number of us could send you a file with whatever programming you want. If you have not already done so, you will need to install Sentinel on your computer. Once you have a formatted card, Sentinel has an option to "Clear User Data", which besides deleting any programming currently on the card, sets the card up with the file structure (such as folders) for use.

And no, I don't ask for "donations" like the "Scanner Doctor" does.

Also download & install this free card formatting utility. If you formatted the card 'bubba' sent you, it might work (without buying another card), but cards are cheap & it's a food idea to keep a spare, preprogrammed, card just in case.

 

[Chris0516]

@Gumball928 I 'bit the bullet', and. Used ScannerDoc's services once, several years ago, when. I had a corrupted SD. He did it remotely. While I told him I couldn't pay him with a credit card or online banking. I am forever thankful to him, because. I haven't made the mistake of a corrupted card, since.

As I mentioned previously. Look into getting a SD card reader.

Program the SD card yourself. You will learn the 'ins and outs', as time goes. Instead of paying someone(doesn't have to only be ScannerDoc) $$$$$$ to program it for you.

 

[Chris0516]

@Gumball928 I also suggest you get an SD Card Case to store your SD Cards. So they aren't lying around loose.

 

[Gumball928]

Is he the guy that advertises on his Facebook group? Offers "remote" programming through your computer? Uses a program to take access of your computer?

and when I asked him to "help me" . . . "it was all my fault . . .and that I didn't know what I was doing" . . .and got angry when I refused him access to my computer, so "he could fix it" . . .and NO, he "does not do refunds" . . .

Live and Learn . . .

and I would like to THANK everyone here for their help, suggestions and recommendations . . .THANK YOU . .

 

[Chris0516]

and when I asked him to "help me" . . . "it was all my fault . . .and that I didn't know what I was doing" . . .and got angry when I refused him access to my computer, so "he could fix it" . . .and NO, he "does not do refunds" . . .

Live and Learn . . .

and I would like to THANK everyone here for their help, suggestions and recommendations . . .THANK YOU . .

Did you reformat the SD Card, and. Make a backup?

His business practices(like being condescending), aren't the best, but. He knows his stuff. So, I look at it 50/50. I was leery, too. About allowing him access to my PC. I looked at it introspectively. I am thankful I was giving him permission to access my PC. Instead of it being a hacker I was unable to block.

 

[Gumball928]

Did you reformat the SD Card, and. Make a backup?

His business practices(like being condescending), aren't the best, but. He knows his stuff. So, I look at it 50/50. I was leery, too. About allowing him access to my PC. I looked at it introspectively. I am thankful I was giving him permission to access my PC. Instead of it being a hacker I was unable to block.

. . .you got lucky . . .

 

[55engine]

I have the same problem I put a new SD card in my radio. It works for about 24 hours and then I woke up this morning and it said corrupted it's been doing it for a while. Is there an issue with the radio or the card?