How to Format MicroSD Card via Dashcam

What is Formatting the MicroSD Card?

Memory card formatting is the process of preparing the MicroSD Card for data storage. It cleans the MicroSD Card by removing previously existing files on the card and creating a new file system.

Unlike erasing, formatting improves the overall performance of the MicroSD Card.

Due to the constant overwriting cycles with your Thinkware Dash Cam, we recommend formatting regularly to extend the lifespan of your MicroSD Card.

If you don't format the card regularly, a bad block may result in a corrupt file.

Disclaimer

Formatting the MicroSD Card erases all files.

How to Format the MicroSD Card in the Dash Cam

U3000

Hold the REC + Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds until you hear a beeping sound. The SD Card format will now start.

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U1000 / U1000PLUS

Hold the Record Button for 5 seconds until you hear the message that the SD Card format will now commence.

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Q1000/ ARC700

Tap the Format Button on the Q1000 to begin formatting the MicroSD Card.

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Q850 / F800/ F800PRO/ Q800PRO

Tap the Format Button. The Dash Cam will announce that the Format will now begin.

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Q200 / F200 / FA200 / F200PRO

Hold the REC Button for 5 seconds until the Dash Cam announces that the Format will now begin.

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F70PRO / F70 / F50

Hold the REC Button for 5 seconds until the Dash Cam announces that the format will now begin.

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F790

Tap the Format Button on the F790 to commence formatting the MicroSD Card.

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ARC / X700 / X800 / X1000

The Format option for LCD dash cams can be found in the System Settings.

M1

The M1's MicroSD Card can be formatted within the Dash Cam Link App. Connect via Wi-Fi and navigate to the Memory Card Settings.

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How to Format the MicroSD Card in the Mobile App

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