{"id":4230,"date":"2020-06-12T16:38:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T12:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=4230"},"modified":"2020-10-12T11:51:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T07:51:26","slug":"how-to-format-a-gopro-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/how-to-format-a-gopro-sd-card","title":{"rendered":"How to Format a GoPro SD Card in Seconds – 3 Different Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you bought a new GoPro and you’re struggling to make the new micro SD card work, then you might want to check this guide that explains how to format a GoPro SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All GoPro cameras<\/a> use memory cards called micro SD cards to store the recorded video footage and saved photos. These SD cards are mostly bought separately, or in some instances, are included in a GoPro bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting the correct micro SD card for your GoPro camera is essential in the first place and will affect the usability and behavior of your GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must format all newly bought SD cards before using them on your GoPro.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, not all SD cards are the same and each GoPro camera has different SD card requirements, to know more about this topic, check this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I will assume that you are already using the correct micro SD card with your GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, to format a GoPro memory card, you can do it directly on your GoPro, your computer, or using the GoPro app. I will show you all three methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These methods are applicable on all GoPro models, method #1 differs from one model to another, so it is important to follow the procedure step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this method, you will learn how to format a micro SD card on a GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important: <\/strong>Make sure you save all your videos and photos before proceeding with the format procedure. All files will be erased once the format is complete.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1- Turn on your GoPro Hero2<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2- Press the front mode button repeatedly until you get to Settings (wrench logo) then click the shutter button to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMethod #1: How to Format a Micro SD card on a GoPro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
GoPro Hero 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n