Why does the dash cam time not synchronize?
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Generally speaking, the dash cam time not synchronizing is mostly caused by the recorder's battery running out of power. It is recommended to first check whether the recorder can be turned on without plugging in the power supply. If it cannot, it means the battery is insufficient, and the recorder needs to be fully charged before setting it up. If it still does not synchronize, it is recommended to replace the battery. Here is some additional information: 1. The built-in battery is out of power, causing the time not to be recorded: If the battery is exhausted, then after shutting down, it will definitely not be able to record the time, directly jumping to the system's initial time or the display time at each startup still being the last shutdown time. Therefore, during normal use, the built-in battery's power must not be exhausted. 2. The battery power supply is normal, but the time cannot be updated: First, connect the dash cam to the computer, and create a notepad named time.txt in the root directory of the memory card. Enter the current time in the notepad, such as 2013.06.2412:10:30, then save it. Finally, remove the dash cam's battery and reinstall it.
There are actually several reasons why a dash cam's time might be out of sync. The most common issue is a failing built-in button battery. These small batteries typically don't last more than two years before losing charge, causing the time to reset to zero when the vehicle is turned off. Another frequent cause is a loose GPS antenna or signal obstruction from window tinting, which prevents automatic time synchronization - I've encountered this several times when phone mounts blocked the antenna. Outdated firmware with buggy time management programs can also be to blame, but this can usually be fixed by connecting to a computer for a system update. If the dash cam remains parked for over a week without power, it may enter deep sleep mode and lose time synchronization upon waking. Finally, don't forget to check the memory card - too many bad sectors can affect setting preservation, but formatting or replacing the card should restore proper time synchronization.
