https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/USB-format-failed/m-p/1898606#M13651 <P>my local usb storage was working fine. Now I have that annoying ad pop up in my library and when I go to the settings of the base station it says that usb needs formatting but keeps failing to format. How can I fix these issues</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;I’m incredibly frustrated with these recurring issue and close to switching to another provider. &nbsp;</P> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:09:16 GMT garborator6649 2023-01-25T17:09:16Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/USB-format-failed/m-p/1898606#M13651 <P>my local usb storage was working fine. Now I have that annoying ad pop up in my library and when I go to the settings of the base station it says that usb needs formatting but keeps failing to format. How can I fix these issues</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;I’m incredibly frustrated with these recurring issue and close to switching to another provider. &nbsp;</P> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:09:16 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/USB-format-failed/m-p/1898606#M13651 garborator6649 2023-01-25T17:09:16Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/USB-format-failed/m-p/1898743#M13656 <P>Have you tried formatting the drive using a computer? Note that if over 32GB you may have to use a 3rd party formatter.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>It may also just be a bad drive - try a different one.</P> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:24:42 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/USB-format-failed/m-p/1898743#M13656 jguerdat 2023-01-26T14:24:42Z