SD Card Not Initialized, 5 Ways to Fix [Fujifilm Error]

The card not initialized error in Fujifilm cameras might be annoying. Simple solutions can help you repair this problem. Use specialized SD card recovery software to retrieve deleted images and movies from an SD card with an initialization error.

Your SD card becomes incompatible with the Fujifilm camera when it is either not formatted or has been formatted in another device, resulting in the error "SD card not initialized." This error will likely cause you to lose your pictures and videos.

Until it's fixed, the "SD Card Uninitialized" message prevents you from using your card. To prevent further data loss, you should recover the data from the SD card to the PC.

First Aid：Recover Data from SD Card Not Initialized

The camera or PC often detects an SD card fault and initialization, such as an I/O error. The inability to identify the SD card can be resolved by formatting it to a generally compatible file system, such as FAT32, but make sure you have first recovered your data from the card.

Formatted SD cards can be readily recovered with data recovery software, such as EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.

⚠️It is best to recover data from the SD card before formatting it because formatting removes all files from the card.

Step 1. Connect the USB drive to your computer. Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. Select the formatted SD card, USB flash drive, or Pen drive from which you what to restore lost files and then click "Search for Lost Data".

Step 2. After the scan completed, all scan results will be displayed on the screen. Use the "Filter" or "File Type" feature to find your target files. If you remember the file name, you can also search in the search box, which is the fastest way to find the target file.

Step 3. Choose the files you want to recover from your formatted external drive and click "Recover". A new window will appear, you need to choose a local storage or Cloud drive to store the files. Then, click "OK" to confirm.

Let's learn four different ways to fix the "card not initialized Fujifilm" issue. Before that, remember to mark this passage by sharing it on Facebook, Twitter, or SNS.

How to Fix SD Card Not Initialized Fujifilm

The SD card not initialized problem indicates that you cannot access the data on your SD card because your device is not recognizing it. Now that the SD card not initialized error has been fixed, you can attempt the following fixes.

Fix 1. Try the Card on Another Device

First, remove the SD card from your current device.

Next, insert the SD card into a different device. This could be another camera, a computer with an SD card slot, or a card reader.

If the card works on the other device, the problem may be with your camera, not the card itself. However, if the same issue persists, this is a clear indication that the problem lies with the SD card, not your camera.

If the card is still unreadable, follow the fixes below to repair your SD card without losing data.

Fix 2. Format SD Card 

The SD card can now be formatted so that your PC can read it once more. Before you format it, you should scan and recover data from the SD card with EaseUS SD card recovery software. Here's how to use the "Disk Management" tool to format an SD card.

Step 1. After inserting the SD card into your computer, right-click "This PC" to select "Manage" from the context menu.

Step 2. Select "Format" by right-clicking the memory card under "Disk Management".

Step 3. Click "OK" after selecting NTFS or FAT32 as the SD card file system.

You can also format the problematic SD card on the camera. To format an SD card on a Fujifilm camera, follow these steps:

Step 1. Place your memory card into the camera and turn it off.

Step 2. Hit the MENU/OK button and switch on the camera.

Step 3. Click the Format option after selecting the wrench tab and User Setting.

Fix 3. Update Fujifilm Camera's Firmware

An outdated firmware on your Fujifilm camera may cause problems with SD card compatibility. For this reason, you need to update the firmware of your camera. Here's how to update a Fujifilm camera's firmware:

• First, go to Fujifilm's official website and find the latest firmware for your specific camera model.
• Download the firmware and save it to your computer.
• Format your SD card in the camera and connect it to your computer.
• Copy the downloaded firmware file to the SD card.
• Disconnect the SD card from the computer and put it back into your camera.
• Turn on the camera while holding the "Display/Back" button to start the firmware update process.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the firmware update.

Fix 4. Assign a New Drive Letter

A drive letter is an alphabetic character used to identify a physical computer disk or drive partition. Windows automatically assigns any storage device an accessible drive letter. By assigning a new drive letter, you can fix the SD card problem.

Step 1. Connect your SD card to your computer, press "Windows + X," and choose "Disk Management."

Step 2. Find your SD card in the list (it will usually show as a "Removable" drive).

Step 3. Right-click on the SD card and choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths".

Step 4. Click "Change" and choose a new drive letter from the dropdown menu.

Step 5. Click "OK" and "Yes" on the warning dialog.

After this, your SD card should appear with the new drive letter in "My Computer" or "This PC."

Recover Data from SD Card Not Initialized via Data Recovery Services

Send your SD card for manual repair if none of the above fixes resolve the card not initialized Fujifilm problem. You can try EaseUS data recovery service:

To Sum Up

The SD card not initialized error with the Fujifilm camera can frequently be resolved by formatting the SD card. To resolve the problem, attempt a few simple workarounds on this page before formatting the card.

Specialized data recovery software makes recovering erased files from an SD card much more likely. By utilizing accessible data, software such as EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard can discover files that are recoverable through storage scanning and recreate them.

In that case, you can attempt EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to retrieve as many files as possible from your problematic device, even though we advise you to do so when data loss occurs after the issue.

Card Not Initialized Fujifilm FAQs

If you still have some questions about the card not initialized Fujifilm, check the quick answers below to help yourself out:

1. What does card not initialized mean on Fujifilm camera?

This error usually means that the camera cannot read the SD card due to a problem with the card itself or the camera's card reader. The SD card might not be formatted correctly, it might be physically damaged, or it may not be properly inserted into the camera.

2. How do I initialize my SD card for my Fujifilm camera?

Please note that initializing (or formatting) an SD card erases all data on it. If you have essential data on the card, back it up first.

Here are the steps to initialize an SD card on most Fujifilm cameras:

• Insert the SD card into your Fujifilm camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• Press the "Menu" button to bring up the settings options.
• Use the directional buttons or dial to navigate to the "Set-Up" menu, often represented by a wrench icon.
• In the "Set-Up" menu, navigate to "User Setting".
• Inside the "User Setting" menu, you should find an option that says "Format" or "Initialize". Highlight it and press the "OK" or "Menu/OK" button.