Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards

Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards

Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards
Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago
Model: TC47  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.5 Build 251223 Rel.40022n

I have tried two Sd cards with specs according to your instructions based on the list with brands, series, capacity and description but all failed to format. The Sd cards are genuine and I bought it online from store with supplier 's warranty. The first card is SanDisk, 128gb High Endurance, V30, SDXC1. Since unable to format, I assume that it is unusable and fake and complained to Shopee and seller. I asked for refund because there is supplier warranty. After taking many videos and photos to prove that it was unable to use, they finally accepted to return it and now in the process to refund. Then I bought another sd card, the second one is KIngston, canvas select plus, 128gb, V10, A1, SDXC1 recently. However this card also failed to use and unable to format. I just do not know how to get a proper card. For your information, after failing to use these two new cards, I took one sd card that bought in 2023, 3 year ago which is a spare card for my car dashcam. This  cheap card, SanDIsk, UHS-1 card 32 gb with just RM16.00 and bought 3 year ago,and it has not used before. I inserted this card into the camera and successfully formatted and can be used for recording. I am wondering why. However this 32 gb card is low in capacity and I really hope to replace it with 128 gb card but unable to do so. Could you please help. 

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Re:Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards
2 weeks ago

  @Tan-3386_3555 

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed description of your experience, and welcome to the community.

 

First, we would like to clarify an important point: since the 32 GB microSD card can be detected, formatted, and used normally on your TC47, this indicates that the camera itself is functioning properly.

 

Regarding the two 128 GB microSD cards that could not be formatted, we kindly suggest the following:

Ensure there is no physical damage (e.g., bends, scratches) on your SD card.

    1. Make sure both the camera and Tapo app firmware are up-to-date.

    2. Power off the camera, reinsert the SD card several times, then power on the camera and try again to format the SD card.

    3. If the SD card was previously encrypted in another Tapo camera, insert it back into that camera and disable encryption: Tapo app > Camera's Device Settings > Storage & Recording > Local Storage > Encrypt microSD Card > Decrypt.

    4. Insert the SD card into another camera or a computer with an SD card reader. Check if the SD card can be formatted/recognized by the computer/another camera.

   5 Use third-party software such as H2testW to verify the SD card integrity:How to Spot and Test a Fake Micro SD Card

For more details, refer to this FAQ: What should I do if the SD card cannot be formatted/recognized?

If the problem persists, please provide the SD card test result to us.

Best Regards

 

 

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Re:Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards
a week ago

  @Hilbert-TP 

Thank you for providing the methods to test the sd cards.

With all these methods, the sd card is genuine and not defective.

I also would like to clarify an important point. This card can be used in another camera, ICSEE brand model A32 without any problem. This also prove that the card is genuine and not defective. 

You have not explained why your TC47 camera can detect a cheap and fake sd card but rejected the expensive and genuine card. 

Please review your TC47 camera software and I strongly believe that your software needs improvement. 

I am willing to send this card by courier service to you to prove that it is a genuine card.  

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Re:Re: No recording on my Tapo camera TC47 with two 128gb sd cards
a week ago

  @Tan-3386_3555 

Hi,

Thank you for your detailed explanation and for your cooperation.


To further investigate this issue, could you please help us with the following if possible:
1.If you have performed any SD card tests (such as capacity or speed tests), please share the screenshots for our reference.
2.Enable diagnostic mode on the TC47 and reproduce the issue: How to get the log of Tapo Camera
3. Reformat the SD card using the app (not via other devices): How to install and format SD card for Tapo camera
4. Take screenshots of any error messages shown in the app and send them to us.


At this stage, there is no need to send the SD card by courier. Once we receive the above information, we will check it for further analysis.

 

Best Regards.
 

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