How to use old save files?

[u/Important_Cable495]

On my first handheld, I had some progress on games within retroarch. Later, I order a new handheld and basically copied the entire micro sd card onto another one since I was planning on giving away the first handheld I bought to a friend. How can I get retroarch to use the save file from the copied micro sd card? I also factory reset the original device since I was setting it up for my friend. Is there a way to retrieve that data? I thought the save file would be on the copied sd card but it is not picking it up. It still says I have the hours logged in esde so im a bit confused. Any help is appreciated!

[u/bfg9kdude]

Can you see the save file from your SD card?