Fixing "Slow SD Card", "Card Error" or "Format SD Card" on AKASO Camera

A message about your SD card usually means the card is too slow, damaged, formatted incorrectly, or incompatible. Here’s a simple guide to fix it.

🔍 What the Error Messages Mean

• "Slow SD Card": The card's write speed is too slow for your video settings (like 4K recording).
• "Card Error": The camera cannot read the card. It could be damaged, corrupted, or incompatible.
• "Format SD Card": The card is either new, used in another device, or has a corrupted file system.

🛠️ How to Fix It: Step-by-Step

✅ Step 1: Check Card Compatibility

First, make sure your SD card meets these requirements:

• Capacity: Use a card between 32GB and 512GB. （Please check the user manual for the maximum SD card size that can be used with your camera model.）
• Speed Class: Use a card with a U3 or V30 rating or higher. This is essential for 4K video.
• Brand: Use a reputable, high-quality brand (e.g., SanDisk Extreme, Samsung EVO Plus, Lexar). Avoid cheap, no-name cards.

✅ Step 2: Format the Card in the Camera

This is the most important step. Formatting erases all data but sets up the card perfectly for your AKASO camera.

1. In your camera's settings menu, find "Format" or "Format SD Card".
2. Confirm the action.
3. Warning: This will delete everything on the card. Back up your files first if possible.

How to Format an SD Card for Your AKASO Camera?

✅ Step 3: Try a Different SD Card

If formatting doesn't work, the card itself might be faulty.

• Try a different, known-good U3/V30 card.
• If the new card works, your original card is likely slow or damaged.

If you still get errors after trying these steps, contact us. Please provide:

• Your camera model
• The exact brand, model, and speed class of your SD card (e.g., "SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB V30")
• A photo of the error message on the screen

Questions? Click to email us: cs@akasotech.com