Dashcam is leaving file artifacts on SD card

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues experienced with a dashcam's SD card, specifically regarding file artifacts and memory capacity. Participants explore potential causes for the dashcam indicating that the memory card is full despite having formatted it and having seemingly available space. The conversation includes troubleshooting steps, theories about file management, and the performance of different SD cards.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the dashcam should automatically delete the oldest video clips but suspects it may be leaving behind artifacts or not freeing memory correctly.
  • Another participant suggests that the make and model of the dashcam could be relevant to diagnosing the issue.
  • Some participants propose that defragmentation might be a factor, as fragmented files could prevent the dashcam from finding contiguous space to record.
  • There is mention of a potential issue with the dashcam's g-sensor sensitivity affecting file deletion.
  • Concerns are raised about the SD card's limited write cycles and whether it might be failing due to heavy usage.
  • One participant questions the validity of the initial formatting process, noting the presence of hidden files and the discrepancy in reported free space.
  • Another participant highlights that if the issue were widespread, it would likely affect the entire dashcam industry, implying that the problem may be more isolated.
  • Some participants share links to articles and forums that might provide additional insights or solutions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of theories and troubleshooting steps, but there is no consensus on the root cause of the problem. Multiple competing views regarding the potential issues with the dashcam and the SD card remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants note limitations in their understanding of the dashcam's specifications and the SD card's behavior, as well as the potential for hidden files to complicate the analysis. There is also uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of formatting and the implications of write cycles on SD card performance.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for dashcam users experiencing similar issues with SD card capacity and file management, as well as those interested in troubleshooting storage problems in recording devices.

  • #31
For my dashcam, I had to format the SD card with the camera and not on my computer.
 
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  • #32
Borg said:
For my dashcam, I had to format the SD card with the camera and not on my computer.
The default formatting options ##-## e.g. file-system type, block size, probably differ.
 
  • #33
Borg said:
For my dashcam, I had to format the SD card with the camera and not on my computer.
Well tie me up pass electrical current through my body and call me Wiggly, that worked!
 
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  • #34
Dash cams are a good security feature. 6 months after I got mine, I recorded an accident in a parking lot.



The guy in the van and his wife got out and were yelling that the other guy hit him. The other guy clearly had the right of way. I got the contact info for the guy in the car and sent the video link to his insurance company which they said was very helpful.
 
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  • #35
Yep. I've helped other people more than myself.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Yep. I've helped other people more than myself.
"Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself.“ ##-## Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband (Lord Goring, Act III).
 

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