Bad Elf Pro+: Erase USB Drive

Bad Elf Pro+: Erase USB Drive

Bad Elf Pro+: Erase USB Drive

Alert
Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see

Overview

The USB Drive created by the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ is a copy of the internal file system and can become corrupted over time. If you encounter issues with the USB Drive, you may need to erase and recreate it. This process will not affect the underlying GPS logs. Follow the steps below to reset the USB Drive.

Symptoms

  • USB Drive not mounting properly

  • Corrupt or missing files when accessing the USB Drive

  • Unexpected behavior when connecting to a computer

Solution

Erasing and resetting the USB Drive helps resolve corruption and restore proper function. Follow these steps to complete the process.

Step-by-Step

  1. Ensure your Bad Elf GPS Pro+ is turned OFF.

  2. Connect the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ to a power source using the USB cable. Do NOT turn the device on or enter USB Drive mode.

  3. Press and hold the middle button on the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ for 5 seconds. You should see SAFE MODE appear on the screen.

  4. Do NOT tap the bottom button to enter SAFE MODE.

  5. Press and hold the middle button again for 5 seconds. This time, USB DRIVE should appear on the screen.

  6. Repeat step 5 four times in total. Each time, the device will cycle through SAFE MODE again.

  7. After the fourth cycle, the screen should display ERASE DRIVE.

  8. Tap the bottom button to confirm and erase the USB Drive.


Additional Information

  • This process only erases the USB Drive copy, not the internal GPS logs.

  • Ensure the device remains connected to power during the process.

  • If issues persist after erasing the drive, contact Bad Elf Support.

Need More Help?


If you need further assistance, please reach out to Bad Elf Support by submitting a ticket here.

    • Related Articles

    • Bluetooth GPS: How to Control Data Logging on a Bad Elf GPS

      Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see Choosing the Right GPS/GNSS Receiver for Your Work → Data logging is a feature found on the Bad Elf GPS Bluetooth models; The Bad Elf GPS Pro, ...

    • Bad Elf GPS: Downloading trips

      Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see Choosing the Right GPS/GNSS Receiver for Your Work → The Bad Elf GPS app is used to download trips that have been logged locally to the Bad Elf ...

    • Bluetooth GPS: Accessing USB Drive Mode

      Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see Choosing the Right GPS/GNSS Receiver for Your Work → Downloading trip logs onto your PC/Mac: USB Drive mode is found on the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ ...

    • Bluetooth GPS: Updating Firmware via USB Pro +

      Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see Choosing the Right GPS/GNSS Receiver for Your Work → IMPORTANT (as of 09-DEC-2022): Any Pro+ that did not ship from the factory running ...

    • Bluetooth GPS: Trip Management via USB Drive Functionality

      Legacy Content: This article references our end of life product. For recommended product alternatives, see Choosing the Right GPS/GNSS Receiver for Your Work → The Memory on both the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ (BE-GPS-2300) and the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor has an ...