Tomtom go 5100 won't recognise memory card.

stat
stat Registered Users Posts: 5
Neophyte Traveler
edited January 2019 in Devices using MyDrive Connect
Tomtom go 5100 won't recognise memory card, its a sandisk ultra SDXC UHS-1. Iv'e formatted on pc in exfat32 format in windows 7. Reset device and inserted memory card, but still not recognised, any ideas???

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  • dhn
    dhn Posts: 33,382
     Superuser
    Was the card from a reliable source, not an auction site on the internet?
  • stat
    stat Registered Users Posts: 5
    Neophyte Traveler
    From Amazon, it's a 64gb card.
  • John-Jay
    John-Jay Registered Users Posts: 746
    Revered Pioneer
    @stat

    Can I suggest that you try re-formatting the Memory Card via the Go5100?

    Select:-
    Menu, Settings, System & then "Format Memory Card".

    HTH
  • stat
    stat Registered Users Posts: 5
    Neophyte Traveler
    Tried that, not let me do it. Says to format on pc then reset device and insert memory card when maps appear. Done all that but still doesn't recognise card.
  • dhn
    dhn Posts: 33,382
     Superuser
    The maximum sized card the device can handle is 32 gb in size. Even that is overkill, I think. A 16 gb SanDisk is a good choice.
  • stat
    stat Registered Users Posts: 5
    Neophyte Traveler
    Thank you I've ordered a 16gb card and will try it later!
  • YamFazMan
    YamFazMan Posts: 20,827
     Superuser
    edited March 2019
    Hi
    @stat

    Be Aware...
    Maybe ???
    There are lots of Videos online... How to identify a FAKE Micro SD Memory Card
    Just Google 'Counterfeit Micro SD Cards'

    I downloaded the Micro SD Card Test Program 'H2testw' from Softpedia
    The program 'H2testw' checked out as Virus free
    It generates and copies 1GB files to the card until the card if full + Checks the Read/Write speed
    https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/H2testw.shtml

    Luckily all my cards check out OK

    Use the above at your own discretion...

    ATB YFM

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