SD Card loses Initialization after power outage

Xavis00

2025-12-19 23:20:17 - last edited 2026-01-08 02:25:47

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SD Card loses Initialization after power outage

2025-12-19 23:20:17 - last edited 2026-01-08 02:25:47

Model: Tapo C320WS

Hardware Version: V2

Firmware Version: 1.4.3

I have noticed that after a power outage (neighbourhood-wide), my outdoor camera loses initialization of its SD Card. It otherwise functions, but does not record. Following past guides with a similar issue, I tried rebooting the camera through the app, but this does not remedy the issue.

Is reinitializing, losing all previous recording the only way to make the camera start recording to SD card again?

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Solla-topee

2025-12-22 09:08:14 - last edited 2026-01-08 02:25:47

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Re:SD Card loses Initialization after power outage-Solution

2025-12-22 09:08:14 - last edited 2026-01-08 02:25:47

@Xavis00

Hi,
In your situation, please try removing the SD card from the camera, reinserting it, and then testing if you can store video recordings on it. You can try removing and inserting the SD card several times (e.g., 3 times).

If the same phenomenon persists, please connect the SD card to your PC via an SD card adapter, copy and paste the video recordings on your PC, then insert the SD card into the camera and format it to work again.

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