Working with SD card

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by WesternPlains, Feb 22, 2020.

  1. Feb 22, 2020 #1
    WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I had a drive cam that uses a SD card.
    I forget about perhaps formatting the card?
    First time I downloaded a couple videos from it. Then trashed everything there. Saved ones won't get wiped off unless I do it with a computer.
    Then used it again.
    This time checked it. I got nothing there?
    Should I have formatted it again? Or?
     
    WesternPlains, Feb 22, 2020
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 #2
    uncleal13

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    Depends on the dashcam. My BlackVue, I just hold down the power button for a few seconds, then it will beep, format the SD card and install software on the card so it can be viewed on a Mac or PC computer.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2020 #3
    snowwy

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    If you're being asked to format. Beyond the first time. The card might be getting worn out.

    That's usually what happens on the computer
     
    snowwy, Feb 23, 2020
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    uncleal13 Thanks this.
  5. Feb 23, 2020 #4
    Timin770

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    Dashcam sd cards last me a couple years with daily use. YMMV
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2020 #5
    WesternPlains

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    This is a large card. I can record overnight. It's also a very high quality card. Not cheap.
    I let it go. Recording constantly. I only had a couple things on there where I pushed the emergency button to keep it. Otherwise it records over past recordings.
     
    WesternPlains, Feb 23, 2020
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