Salvaged data in No Man's Sky is an in-game currency used to unlock base-building blueprints and technology upgrades, not a way to recover lost save files or phone data and storage management. You collect it primarily by locating and excavating Buried Technology Modules on planets.
What salvaged data in No Man's Sky actually is
Salvaged Data is a resource you trade for new blueprints, such as base parts and tech upgrades. It is not related to recovering deleted game saves or managing phone data and storage management, it is purely a progression currency within the game.
How to find buried technology modules
- Land on any planet.
- Equip your Analysis Visor and scan the ground for the Buried Technology Module icon.
- Travel to the marker that appears.
- Use the Terrain Manipulator on your multi-tool to dig down until you reach the module.
How to collect salvaged data from modules
Once you have excavated a Buried Technology Module, interact with it to open it. The Salvaged Data is then added directly to your inventory.
Where to spend salvaged data
You can exchange Salvaged Data for base-building blueprints at the Space Anomaly or at a Construction Research Unit placed at your base. Blueprint Traders in space stations or planetary outposts offer blueprints and technology upgrades, some obtainable only through salvaged data.
Other possible sources of salvaged data
Community sources mention Crashed Freighters, Nexus missions, and Mission Agent or Bounty Master rewards as potential sources, but Buried Technology Modules are the primary documented method. Abandoned Buildings are prime locations for finding Salvaged Data, containing hidden data caches. Supply Depots, usually guarded by sentinels, contain valuable loot including Salvaged Data. Base Salvage Capsules found on planets contain Salvaged Data that can be looted. Ancient Ruins on planets can sometimes lead to the discovery of Salvaged Data by interacting with ancient relics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use salvaged data to recover a crashed ship?
No. Salvaged Data is only for unlocking blueprints and technology. To recover a crashed ship, you need to repair it using standard resources.
Is there a limit to how much salvaged data I can carry?
Initially, you can only carry a limited amount, but upgrading inventory slots allows you to carry larger quantities.
Do buried technology modules respawn on the same planet?
Yes. After you collect a module and leave the area, new modules can appear in different locations on the same planet over time.
Can I trade salvaged data with other players?
The primary method is exchanging it at the Space Anomaly or Construction Research Unit.
Related reading: How To Get Coins In NBA 2K Mobile, How To Get COD Points For Free In COD Mobile, and How To Get Elite Players In Madden Mobile.
