Can I format the memory card inside my Thinkware Dashcam?Updated a year ago

Can I format the memory card inside my Thinkware Dashcam?

Yes, you can!

FA200/F200 Pro

1. Power your dash cam using the 12V DC vehicle power socket (skip this step if using the hardwiring kit).
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC or start the engine.
3. Wait until the device powers up and notifies you that “Continuous recording will now start”.
4. Press and hold the REC button for 5 seconds to initiate a memory card format.

You will hear a voice notification that the memory card will be formatted.

X700/X1000

1. On the Live view screen, tap the Home button > Settings > System Settings, and then tap the button next to Format Memory.
2. Tap the confirmation button to proceed with memory formatting. All the data stored on the memory will be erased after the formatting. Tap the back button to cancel memory formatting.
3. A confirmation window will appear when memory formatting is complete. Tap the confirmation button to close the window. (The window will disappear after 5 seconds without a user input.)

F800 Pro/ Q800 Pro

Using the FORMAT button

1. Power your dash cam using the 12V DC vehicle power socket (skip this step if using the hardwiring kit).
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC or start the engine.
3. Wait until the device powers up and notifies you that “Continuous recording will now start”.
4. Press and hold the FORMAT button for 5 seconds to initiate a memory card format.

You will hear a voice notification that the memory card will be formatted.

U1000

Using the REC button

1. Power your dash cam using the 12V DC vehicle power socket (skip this step if using the hardwiring kit).
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC or start the engine.
3. Wait until the device powers up and notifies you that “Continuous recording will now start”.
4. Press and hold the REC button for 5 seconds to initiate a memory card format.

Using the Thinkware Mobile App

All Thinkware cameras can have the SD card formatted through the Thinkware mobile app.

1. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings > Memory Card Settings and tap the Format button under Formatting Memory Card.
2. From Formatting Memory Card, tap OK to proceed with memory formatting. All the data stored on the memory card will be erased after the formatting. Tap Cancel to cancel memory formatting.