I tried the same approach to format the micro SD card through Windows 10 and the dashcam reader indicates "error". I'm going to approach the dealer directly on this, as the provided link (as you have indicated) has the software removed.

 

What file system did you choose?
My guess is that the Toyota Dashcam works with FAT32 file system that is not available through Windows 10 as shown below:

An option explained here. I am going to give it a try and provide an update in this forum:

How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows

FAT32 supports drives larger than 32 gigabytes, but the Windows format tool doesn't let you do it.

www.howtogeek.com

 

With windows10 you will need to download the fat32 format from an outside source, or alternately through windows powershell (much slower process, which I’m working on right now and should take about an hour).
Will test out the fat32 format tomorrow and will report back to let you know if it works or not.

 

My micro SD card is too large to format through Windows powershell:

have to try another route...

 

Confirming that I was able to format a 64 gig SD card with the following software:

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Any error message at the dashcam with your FAT formatted SD card?

 

No, I formatted a 64 gig SD with the settings shown above. Then I inserted the SD into the Dashcam and the light is green. I used it for a an hour and checked the videos on my cell phone. It is working.

Dos your dashcam looks like this?

 

Yes it's the same model.
I gave up on the 128GB card and found myself a 32GB SD card that can easily format to the FAT32 setup. Inserted the card to the dashcam and it seems to work fine, then after 10 minutes or so the alert sound keeps beeping until I press the "action" button. Not sure if that means the setup is done or not, as once I reinserted the SD card to the CPU the DRINF and MOVE folders were generated.

Will try inserting the cards to the camera to try one more time...

 

I was able to get a 128 Card to format and appear to work, but I have a question. After inserting the card into the camera it create 50+ Move folders filled with .DAT files - is that normal?

 

The card indicates that it is full now, but as I use it the roliing video seems to take over the .DAT files??

 

Providing update after a few month:

I was able to format and use a 64 gb sd card. I posted a picture of my sd card in one of the above posts.

After a month I noticed the dashcam sporadically shows red light status means something wrong. When I turn off and start the car again, the dashcam showed green light, but I would get red status sporadically.

My guess is that the dashcam cannot handle large capacity SD cards (see my sd card image in regards to speed)

I need a dashcam setup that I can rely on.

As such, I am using the original 8 GB sd card came with the dashcam again.


Has anyone experienced any issue after using 64 gb + sd cards?

 

Discovered something about the integrated dash-cam micro sd card.
I replaced the 8gb card with a 32gb card in my 2023 Highlander. All I got was flashing lights and beeps a few seconds after starting the car.

I discovered that there are several levels of SD cards, and since the dash-cam is high resolution, a normal Micro SD card is not compatible. You need a type 10 or higher micro sd card. This has to do with the writing speed of the dash-cam and the SD card's ability to keep up, normal SD cards won't work. But surprisingly, the good Micro SD cards are still about the same price as regular ones.

Class MB Per Sec. Use

Class 2 (C2)	2			Standard definition recording and playback
Class 4 (C4)	4			720p/1080p video
Class 6 (C6)	6		Video Class 6 (V6)	720p/1080p, some 4K video
Class 10 (C10)	10	UHS Class 1 (U1)	Video Class 10 (V10)	720p/1080p/4K video

The chart above comes from TechSpot.com.

Get a class 10 micro SD card. *I didn't try Class 6 but the price difference is negligable, so why get the slower class?

Worked for me. Make sure the car and unit are off, follow the process from Toyota.

 

I have found that even the better class 10 cards still don't work. I'm still trying to figure it out.

 

I formatted a SanDisk 32GB Max Endurance microSDHC card with Windows 10 (format FAT32) - installed it in the
Integrated dash cam and it works great. No problems at all - just FYI

 

Stumbled across this thread while looking for a way to format a new 64GB Samsung Pro Endurance micro SD card for our new Toyota Integrated dash cam. After several different attempts on my iMac I found that erasing and setting the Format to MS-DOS (FAT) with a "Master Boot Record" scheme worked. Screenshot below.

FWIW, I'm really disappointed with Toyota's Integrated Dash Cam. The image quality is very poor compared to most any aftermarket dash cam. I thought I'd try a different SD card, but the results were the same. Sample video and details here:

Just installed a dashcam, no wiring needed, just like...

I bought a Fixcamx 4k dashcam for my 2017 Prius Prime, it was easy to install, no wiring required, but the $170 price tag is too high. I bought a lot of stuff from aliexpress, so I decided to try it again. I found this: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805342856628.html I chat with seller...

www.toyotanation.com

Hope this helps anyone that follows.

 

Mine is a more interesting case. I figured out that the 8GB capacity that comes with Toyota Dashcam can only support about 2.5 hours of video, so I tried to replace it with a higher capacity card (128GB).
Formatted it with Windows 10 (Which only supports NTFS or exFAT) so I choose exFAT. Apparently, exFAT is not supported by the dashcam so it keeps on beeping and error out.

I had a NIKON DSLR and plugged-in the SD adaptor and formatted the 128GB card to which is formatted it to FAT32 and which limited the size to 64GB (which FAT32 limit is). I copied the existing 8GB SD card contents to the new SD card and guess what, it worked.

I created more MOVE folders and more MP4 files. Had a long trip about 12 hours in total and all videos were saved.

I felt that it was a waste of storage space since 64GB is only used by the dashcam as it only supports FAT32, and I have a 64GB micro SD card on my android phone, I switch both cards.
Formatted my phone SD card to FAT32 (using the DSLR Camera) and inserted it to the dashcam.
Formatted my dashcam SD card to exFAT (which is supported by android) and inserted it to my phone.

Now after a few usage on the car, I experienced the same thing people had posted on this thread. The dashcam after few use, keeps on beeping, showing error. I had to stop and put back the original 8GB for now.

Not sure why it did not support the 64GB microSD card that I used in my phone.
It probably is about the write speed as people have mentioned in this thread.

I plan to put back the 128GB card as it work well for long trips. Even though it is a waste of space, somehow that 128GB formatted as FAT32 which limited it to 64GB worked.

 

The limitations are annoying when other dash cams are fine with 256GB or more. FAT 32 is solid but ancient technology. I wish I would’ve known this before I bought Toyota’s Integrated Dash Cam.

Ours came with a 16GB micro SD card. The 64GB card I mentioned above is working fine though. As long as the dash cam is set up to manage the file and partition sizes I’m not sure why it wouldn’t continue to work, but we’ll see.

I have a 128GB card in the VIOFO dash cam in our Tacoma. No problems with it either.

Very disappointed with Toyota’s Integrated Dash Cam, especially for the price.

 

Hi there I'm trying to format a max endurance 32gb sd card for my toyota dash camera on my 2023 Rav 4 prime. I try to follow the steps via the manual but once i click on the link ---> w ww.e-iserv.jp/top/driverecorder/DashCamViewer/viewer/contents/090002-38720700.pdf?da=20170904
there is no option for me to format the sd card. Any solutions for me to be able to do it at home on my MacBook.

 

Hi there I'm trying to format a max endurance 32gb sd card for my toyota dash camera on my 2023 Rav 4 prime. I try to follow the steps via the manual but once i click on the link ---> w ww.e-iserv.jp/top/driverecorder/DashCamViewer/viewer/contents/090002-38720700.pdf?da=20170904
there is no option for me to format the sd card. Any solutions for me to be able to do it at home on my MacBook.

See my post above: Toyota Dashcam SD max capacity and format file system

 

Has anyone tried using the wired installation with a different camera? I.e. cutting the connection from the Toyota camera and hooking up an alternative?

 

I formatted a SanDisk 32GB Max Endurance microSDHC card with Windows 10 (format FAT32) - installed it in the Integrated dash cam and it works great. No problems at all - just FYI

Hi - just following-up to check if your 32 GB SDHC card has been working fine? Thanks. I want to buy the same for my Toyota Dashcam (PT949-34222).

I formatted a SanDisk 32GB Max Endurance microSDHC card with Windows 10 (format FAT32) - installed it in the
Integrated dash cam and it works great. No problems at all - just FYI

Hi - just following up to check if your 32 GB microSDHC card has been working fine in the Toyota integrated dash cam?
I want to use the same setup and want to validate if there are no recurring issues with this solution. Thanks.

 

Hi - just following up to check if your 32 GB microSDHC card has been working fine in the Toyota integrated dash cam?
I want to use the same setup and want to validate if there are no recurring issues with this solution. Thanks.

Update: I installed the exact same memory card (SanDisk 32 GB microSDHC card and formatted as FAT32) in the Toyota dash cam of my 23 Sequoia and it works great.

 

I realize this an older thread, but for the benefit of those searching for info on maximum capacity ..

The current firmware supports up to 128 GB microSD card. You do not need to use a computer with special software to format the card. The dashcam will format the card. There is a bit of chicken and egg problem as the camera will start flashing its warning lights if you power it up with an unformatted card, and you need to get beyond that to connect to dashcam app to do the format.

I am successfully using this one from Amazon (about $13)

SanDisk 128GB High Endurance Video MicroSDXC Card with Adapter for Dash Cam and Home Monitoring systems - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, Micro SD Card - SDSQQNR-128G-GN6IA

 

I bought the 128GB SD card you mentioned. I am not able to get past the flashing lights so I can connect to it to format it. How do you get past that in order to connect to the app?

 

I'm very sorry that I don't know the exact sequence to get around it. I just kept dicking with it for about 15 minutes and finally got past that problem. You may find it easier to download a utility for a PC/Mac to format properly the first time.

 

Carl F. I have recently downloaded the Toyota Dashcam app to my iphone. When I sync this to my dashcam, I see settings that allow formatting a microSD memory card. I am limited in my understanding of the formats available for microSD cards but, if the actual dashcam applies formatting, I would hope that this will work well in the system.

 

You won't be presented with any options, only "Format..." It will automatically/correctly format the microSD card. Be aware that it will wipe any existing files for a fresh start.

 

I have this camera in my G60 2018 Century. Got a 32gb formatted to FAT32 to work. Only problem is once it gets full it stops recording and doesn't overwrite older footage. Anyone else had the same issue? Also creates heaps of folders with .DAT files. Back to the 8gb card I go. Anyone else??