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I'm getting a "Format SD Regularly for Data Integrity" error. What's happening?

If the dash cam states "Format SD Regularly for Data Integrity" upon each startup, this is an indication that your microSD Card may be corrupt. If the issue persists please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can contact Thinkwar

I can't download the Thinkware Cloud app on my Android phone. What should I do?

Android users running any software before 7.1 will be unable to download the Thinkware Cloud Application in the Google Play Store. Please send an email to [email protected] and request the Thinkware Cloud App File. We will provide you with a file

I'm having some Red Light Camera Issues on my Thinkware dash cam. What should I do?

If you are experiencing an issue with the Red Light/Speed Camera's not announcing while driving, first please re-download the latest version of the Speed Cam Data to the dash cam itself. If the alerts are still not appearing, please contact us at inf

Do I need to register my Thinkware dash cam?

All other dash cam models do not need to be registered. If you are having a hard time registering your dash cam, ensure to follow the steps below:. The dash cam can only be registered via hotspot. If you are still experiencing registration issues, pl

I cannot download the Thinkware Cloud App on an Android phone. What should I do?

Android users running any software before 7.1 will be unable to download the Thinkware Cloud Application in the Google Play Store. Please send an email to [email protected] and request the Thinkware Cloud App File. We love hearing from our custom

My Thinkware dash cam is displaying the wrong date in the video files. What should I do?

If you are having an issue with your dash cam displaying the wrong year on the video files;. Please check that the timezone is correct, and re-download the latest version of Firmware to the camera. If the issue persists please try resetting the GPS i

The date/time stamp on my Thinkware dash cam doesn't seem to work. What do I do?

Your RTC battery may have gone bad, unfortunately. The RTC battery is a small internal component of the dash cam whose sole purpose is to keep accurate track of the time. This is why, if you've ever shut down your dash cam, the time is still correct

My Thinkware dash cam is warm to the touch, is this normal?

A dash cam of this caliber is a pretty high-tech piece of equipment. When you think about it from an engineering perspective, capturing high quality full HD or 4K video takes a large amount of computer processing power. Until a few years ago, any cam

My Thinkware dash cam won't power on / turn on. What should I do?

Is your Thinkware dash cam no longer powering on? If that is the case, this is most likely a power issue. Please try the following steps to fix the problem. If these steps did not fix the issue at hand please contact us at [email protected]. Alt

I'm getting a "Dash Cam Not Responding" error message. What do I do?

When connecting to the mobile app for the dash cam, if you receive the pop-up "Dash Cam is not responding" immediately after opening the app, this is an indication that you have download the incorrect application. Please double check the app store to

What should I do when I'm experiencing wi-fi connection issues on my Thinkware dash cam?

If you are struggling to connect to the dash cam via wi-fi, follow the process below for a secure connection. Thinkware Cloud: Press the Grey “Not Connected” bar > WiFi > Tap “Next” Button 3 Times until you hear “Connected to a Smartphone”. Dash Cam

What should I do if I'm experiencing errors when exporting my footage to my smartphone from the Thinkware Cloud app?

If you are experiencing an error exporting footage to your smartphone via the Thinkware Cloud App, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue. If you are still having issues, please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can

What should I do if my Thinkware dash cam keeps rebooting or overheating while I'm driving?

If your Thinkware Dash Cam begins turning on and off while driving, please try the following steps to fix the issue. If you are still having issues, please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can also contact Thinkware support at

What should I do if my front Thinkware dash cam keeps rebooting with the rear camera?

If the front dash cam continually restarts with a rear camera attached, first disconnect the rear camera and test if the rebooting Stops. Please check the 3 digits that follow BCFH- (can be found on the back of the Rear Camera) to ensure you have the

My Thinkware GPS is not Connecting

If the GPS is not connecting when the device is powering on, please note that the GPS signal may not be received in out-of-service areas, or if the product is located between tall buildings. Also, GPS signal reception may not be available during stor