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could be a brand/model it just doesn't like
Which is weird. I bought the model that everyone else mentioned to be working well for them.
Which is a stupid move by Thinkware, if it's intentional.
To think that such a costly dashcam will not accept popular range of memory cards.
Just some thoughts if you haven't tried yet:
1. Firmware on the camera updated to the latest version?
2. Original Thinkware SD card working OK? (did you get a 32GB Thinkware branded SD card when you purchased the cameras, like I did?)
3. Did you purchase the Samsung Evo+ memory card from a reputable dealer (I know we have some dodgy ones in the UK / Ebay).
4. Try a hard reset on the camera (safety pin or similar required).
On what grounds will I ask replacing? Using a non officially supported SD card?It may be worth contacting Thinkware and swapping the unit(s) whilst still under warranty. I have done so myself for some minor teething problems I was getting with their earlier units. No problems with swapping them out. I think a lot of members are using 128 GB memory cards (especially the Evo+) without any issues, so I think you may have a faulty unit.
On what grounds will I ask replacing? Using a non officially supported SD card?
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Could say that you're facing these problems with the original SD card? (Worth a try?). Or, if you have any other minor issues (like I did) regarding startup chime / sound, etc.
I do find it bizarre how they could lock down some units to only use Thinkware branded SD cards and not others. I have the same firmware update on my F770 unit as yours, and my Evo+ 128 GB card works fine.
On comparing my memory card settings against yours, my Evo+ is also formatted to 'exFat' too, with 'allocation unit size' set to 128 kb when reading back on my computer (Win 10). I don't know what you mean by 'Active / Non-active' partitions, and I don't know where to find that setting. I have realised though, that my 'memory card capacity' (through smart phone app) is at a total of 119.7 GB (yours is at 119.3 GB); I don't know what difference that makes (if any).
I hope it helps.
(original card not working too).