Dashcam is leaving file artifacts on SD card

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The dashcam user is experiencing issues with their Class 10 16GB NEXXTech MicroSD card, which reports being full despite having only one large file and minimal free space. They suspect the dashcam is not properly deleting old files, potentially leaving behind artifacts or failing to free up memory. Troubleshooting steps included formatting the card and checking for hidden files, but the problem persists, leading to speculation about the dashcam's functionality or the SD card's reliability. The user plans to test new SD cards and considers the possibility of the dashcam's G-sensor settings affecting file deletion. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for further testing to determine whether the issue lies with the SD card or the dashcam itself.
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For my dashcam, I had to format the SD card with the camera and not on my computer.
 
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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.
 
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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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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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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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