TRIM is the feature that keeps your SSD fast and also permanently erases deleted data within minutes. This guide explains what's recoverable from an SSD (files deleted before TRIM ran, files on SSDs with TRIM disabled, files in cloud or local backup), what isn't, and the rare cases where SSD recovery succeeds.
Key Topics Covered
How TRIM works and how quickly it erases deleted data
Checking if TRIM is enabled on Windows and macOS
Scenarios where SSD recovery still succeeds
Recovering from SSDs via cloud or local backup first