topic USB always states needs formatting in Arlo Pro 2

USB always states needs formatting

Zodie — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:08:50 GMT

I have never been able to record locally to my USB stick. I have confirmed it is the right size, reformatted it to the right format and even formatted it via the station also. But, it always shows on the app that my USB drive needs formatting. My base station is model VMB4500R2. Also, the firmware is up to date.

Re: USB always states needs formatting

StephenB — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:51:46 GMT

@Zodie wrote:

I have never been able to record locally to my USB stick. I have confirmed it is the right size, reformatted it to the right format and even formatted it via the station also.

Have you double-checked that there is only one partition? Some sticks have two (a small one with with optional software or a readme, plus the main one).

Re: USB always states needs formatting

Zodie — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:46:16 GMT

Yes, it is one partition and I just reformatted it again and it still won't work

Re: USB always states needs formatting

StephenB — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:12:24 GMT

@Zodie wrote:

Yes, it is one partition and I just reformatted it again and it still won't work

You might need to remove the cameras and base from the account, then reset the base and add everything back.

Definitely a pain, but it does sometimes resolve your problem.