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09-24-2022, 07:44 AM   #1
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Formating in Q7

On my Q7, the "format" is grayed out, so I can't use it. Any work around this, and why would this be the case with the Q7?

09-24-2022, 08:03 AM   #2
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QuoteOriginally posted by csa Quote
On my Q7, the "format" is grayed out, so I can't use it. Any work around this, and why would this be the case with the Q7?
What type and size of SD card? Are you able to format it on your computer?
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The card is locked to be read-only? (The little sliding tab on the side that you can set to make sure you don't erase it.)
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The card is locked to be read-only? (The little sliding tab on the side that you can set to make sure you don't erase it.)
This!!!

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The card could be locked or defective. Try a different card and check if the lock tab is closest to the end with the contacts (write enabled).
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The lock is in the "unlock" position. It's a Sandisk 16gb. Never had a problem with it in my original Q.
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It was the card! Put another in, and was able to format it. Thanks all!

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There was a batch of SanDisk cards that would randomly become read-only on their own. I forgot which size they were.
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Mine could have been one of them, as I never change any of my cards to read-only.
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