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A common question users make is if it is possible to permanently delete data from Samsung USB flash drive on Mac, and the answer is yes. Through this article, we will show you how to do it in a very easy way using a powerful software known as DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac. Sometimes, people delete their files from their diverse devices, but it does not mean these files have gone forever; they can still be retrieved directly from the computer or using a data recovery software, so other people can steal or use our private files after recovering such information. To avoid this issue, it is better to delete our data permanently.

How can we permanently delete our data from Samsung USB flash drive on Mac?

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Samsung UBS flash drives are common storage media people use to store or back up important files such as photos, music files, PDF files, images, notes, contacts, Word documents, videos, audios, among other data. If we are going to sell our device or give it to another person, it is better to protect our private files; we can do it creating a backup with our information and then deleting these data permanently from the USB flash drive. Here, we will recommend using DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac, which is considered as a powerful and easy to use software.

DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac offers three modes to help you permanently delete data from Samsung USB flash drive under Mac OS.

Mode 1: Shred files/folders from Samsung USB flash drive on Mac.

This file shredder can help you shred files/folders from Samsung USB flash drive under Mac OS. Just add files or folders from Samsung USB flash drive, then click on “Erase Now” button. The selected files and folders will be permanently erased.

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Mode 2: Format and wipe all data from Samsung USB flash drive on Mac.

This disk wiper will help you format and wipe all data from Samsung USB flash drive under Mac OS. Just choose the Samsung USB flash drive and click on “Wipe Now” button.

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Mode 3: Erase already deleted data from Samsung USB flash drive on Mac.

This mode only erase the deleted data on the Samsung USB flash drive to prevent data recovery.

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People often delete their files permanently when they need to sell the device or when they decide to donate it. It is a great idea to wipe it in order to avoid future issues like stealing or using our private files. Obviously, we need to back up our files before making them disappear from the current device; we can use another USB flash drive, an external hard drive, etc.

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Written & Updated by Shirly Chen

Shirly Chen has been writing data recovery, data erasure articles for DoYourData over 4 years. She has been working as a professional website content writer & editor for quite a long time. She also writes articles about disk clone, Mac optimization, disk backup, etc.

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