If it is the SD card, have you tried taking it out of the phone and puting it in a card reader?
What model phone? I know if the S5 you have 2 open settings, About Device then tap on Build number a few times 2 get developer mode enabled
Not 100% correct, I believe the Samsung S7 allows photo's 2 be saved in the RAW format not sure of any other formats, and also probably depends if one is using the default phone app or another developers app
Won't matter what device took the photo a pc card reader will read it.... unless of course there is something wrong with it
I've always used genuine Sandisk and never had an issue
@bigguwesty where abouts you located mate. Im an ex phone tech (had my own business doing it) might be able to help you out doing the recovery if your close
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