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How To Format Memory Card From The Dash CamUpdated 14 days ago

ROVE Dash Cam Memory Card Guide

How to Format the Memory Card Using Your ROVE Dash Cam

Formatting the memory card directly from your ROVE dash cam helps maintain stable performance and can prevent recording issues caused by corrupted files, storage errors, or card file-system problems.

✅ We recommend formatting the memory card inside the dash cam every 3 months.
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Clears card errors
Formatting helps clear corrupted files and storage errors that may affect recording.
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Deletes all files
Formatting will erase all videos and photos on the memory card. Save important files first.
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Do it regularly
Format the card every 3 months to help keep your dash cam recording smoothly.
Before you begin

Back up important videos before formatting

Formatting the microSD card will permanently delete all recordings stored on the card. Before formatting, save any important videos to your phone, computer, or another storage location.

Once your files are saved, follow the instructions below based on your ROVE dash cam model.

Button-style ROVE models

For ROVE R2-4K, R2-4K PRO, R2-4K DUAL, and R2-4K DUAL PRO

Step 1
Stop recording

Press OK to stop recording

Press the OK button first to stop video recording. If an error message is displayed on the screen, pressing OK may also clear the message.

Press OK to stop recording before formatting ROVE dash cam memory card
Step 2
Open settings

Open System Settings

Press the MENU button twice to get to System Settings.

Open System Settings on ROVE dash cam
Step 3
Find Format

Scroll down to Format

Use the DOWN button to scroll until you see Format. Press OK to enter the Format submenu.

Select Format option in ROVE dash cam System Settings
Step 4
Confirm format

Highlight Format again and press OK to confirm

Press the DOWN button again to highlight Format, then press OK to confirm and begin formatting the memory card. The process should complete within a few seconds.

Confirm format memory card on ROVE dash cam ROVE dash cam format successful message
After formatting: Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu and return to the normal screen.
Touchscreen ROVE model

For ROVE R3

Step 1
Open menu

Tap the LCD screen and open Settings

Tap anywhere on the LCD screen to access the menu, then select the Settings icon.

Tap ROVE R3 touchscreen and open Settings
Step 2
System Settings

Select System Settings

On the left side of the screen, select System Settings. You may also see options such as Back and Video Settings in this menu.

Select System Settings on ROVE R3
Step 3
Format card

Select Format Micro-SD Card

Scroll through the options and select Format Micro-SD Card. When the confirmation message appears, select Format to proceed. The process should complete quickly and show a Format Successful message.

Format Micro-SD Card on ROVE R3
Additional Format menu example on ROVE dash cam
Important Recommendation

Format every 3 months

✅ Format directly from the dash cam For best results, format the memory card using the dash cam menu instead of formatting it from a phone or computer.
🔁 Replace worn-out cards All memory cards have a limited lifespan. Continuous writing and rewriting can eventually wear out the card.
⚠️ Formatting deletes all files Download or save important videos before formatting the memory card.
Still need help? We're here.

If you are still having problems formatting the memory card, or if you have any other questions about your ROVE dash cam, our support team is available 7 days a week from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST. 

📲 Text us (fastest)
1-844-ROVE-CAM
1-844-768-3226
🌐 Website
rovedashcam.com
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