Formatting an SD card . . .


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Andy01

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It is for my "eufy" security cam (to watch barn cats) which suddenly doesn't work. I unplugged the cam to move it, plugged it back in and the cam still works but it won't record anymore. It tells me to format the SD card -- which has been in there since October 2023 when I bought the cam. The live cam and recordings have worked perfectly since I set it up back then.

I can't recall having to format any portable drives since floppies, TBH. It won't reformat through the iPhone app, so I tried an identical brand-new SD card, but it won't format that one either. I contacted "eufy" help but all I get is stupid AI replies.

So I plugged both into this laptop, but it doesn't recognize them, no beeps, popups or anything. ???
 

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Have you tried right-clicking the SD card from This PC and select format?
 

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Hmm... in some situations I DL Hp SD card format Tool LINK and that seems to work
 

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right click your start button and click Disk Management. post a screenshot of that window here
 

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Unfortunately, it is possible that the SD card has become read only. Some people have had success using Rufus to format the card when other utilitis fail.

i would copy all the stuff on the card and just buy a new one.
 

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kelper said:
Unfortunately, it is possible that the SD card has become read only. Some people have had success using Rufus to format the card when other utilitis fail.

i would copy all the stuff on the card and just buy a new one.
Click to expand...
I tried an identical brand-new one yesterday per my OP -- same results, my laptop doesn't "see" either one.
 

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Is the card locked?
Little slider on side of card.
 

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1notram2 said:
Is the card locked?
Little slider on side of card.
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This is one of those tiny cards, the size of your fingernail. I don't see anything moveable on it.

Back to the root and beginning of the problem: The cam and recording feature have worked perfectly since October 2023 when I set it up. Yesterday I unplugged the cam and moved it to a different outlet, maybe 10 feet away (it has been unplugged numerous times before and no issues). I did not remove or even touch the card.

Since yesterday the original card, and a brand-new one, say they need to be formatted. The iphone app won't do it, and my laptop doesn't recognize either card when I plug them in.
 

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Just open file Explore to format the SD card or use Disk Management.
 

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Is the second card also a Eufy? I suggest you buy a well-known brand.

Are you using any anti-virus anti-malware?
 

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disk management not seeing it at all is not a good sign. may be bad. try this method:

insert the micro sd card into your pc
open Command Prompt as Admin
type the following commands
Code: 
diskpart
Code: 
list disk
take a screenshot of the output and post it here
 

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FreeBooter said:
Just open file Explore to format the SD card or use Disk Management.
Click to expand...
My laptop doesn't know that I plugged the card in so I can't access it.
 

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If you want our help you really ought to reply to suggestions! I repeat, is the second card also a Eufy?
 

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Andy01 said:
My laptop doesn't know that I plugged the card in so I can't access it.
Click to expand...
Is it because SD card dead, try different one.
 

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dacrone said:
disk management not seeing it at all is not a good sign. may be bad. try this method:

insert the micro sd card into your pc
open Command Prompt as Admin
type the following commands
Code: 
diskpart
Code: 
list disk
take a screenshot of the output and post it here
Click to expand...
Post 1.webpPost 2.webp
 

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type them in order. you have to enter diskpart before you can list disks
 

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You execute Diskpart then execute list disk command.
 

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