Dashcam Memory Card

[Marty2020]

I started to format a memory card for the dashcam. The manual says to format it FAT32 but my computer is only giving me a choice of NTFS or exFAT. Can anyone tell me if exFAT format will be an issue?

 

[Stuck4ger]

If the card is bigger than 32gB then you need a 3rd party app to format to FAT32. Here's a good YouTube link that shows you how:
YouTube

 

[SEndicott]

I have a Samsung T5. Use a tool such as "Rufus" or something like that. Windows only allows for FAT32 to be 32GB.
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Wait until you have your Model Y and format it the car. Firmware 2020.16.2.1 now allows for formatting the SSD/USB Memory stick directly from the car.

 

[WattMeWorry]

Yep, just got my MY and formatted an old 128GB USB thumb drive in the car.

 

[Stuck4ger]

Yep, just got my MY and formatted an old 128GB USB thumb drive in the car.

So how was the car upon delivery? You happy?

 

[swaltner]

Also be aware that with the 2020.16 firmware on your Tesla, you can format the USB drive in the car and avoid needing to do the initial setup on a computer. That capability is in Controls > Safety & Security on the center display.

Screen grab from my Model 3:

 

[WattMeWorry]

Viewing Dashcam / Sentry footage crashed my Model Y (formatted in vehicle). And my thumb drive is unreadable after Model Y restart.