What is Formatting the Memory Card?
Memory card formatting is the process of preparing the MicroSD Card for data storage. It cleans the SD Card by removing previously existing files on the card and creating a new file system.
Unlike erasing, formatting improves the overall performance of the SD 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.
How to Format the MicroSD Card in the Dash Cam
F70/F50
Hold the REC Button for 5 seconds until the Dash Cam announces that the Format will now begin.
F200/FA200
Hold the REC Button for 5 seconds until the Dash Cam announces that the Format will now begin.
F800/F800PRO/Q800PRO
Tap the Format Button. The Dash Cam will announce the Format will now begin.
X700
As the X700 Dash Cam is a touchscreen, goto Record Settings to find the Format SD Option.
U1000
To format the memory card of the U1000, you can either hold down the record button for 5 seconds or connect to the Thinkware Cloud app and go to dashcam settings > memory card settings > formatting memory card.