How to fix Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO battery and power issues

When using the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you may experience the following issues:

  • The camera not turning on.
  • The camera randomly turning off.
  • The battery losing its charge quickly.
  • The battery is not recharging.
  • The battery is recharging slowly.

To see how you can potentially fix these problems, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

How to fix issue with Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO not turning on

If the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera is not turning on, then it is most likely has ran out of battery charge.

Keep in mind that this product does not come charged right out of the box. Therefore, you need to charge the battery before you can use it if you bought it brand new.

It should take around 2 to 3 hours to fully recharge the battery of this camera.

How to fix issue with Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO randomly turning off

If the instant camera is randomly turning off by itself, then it may be due to the lack of battery charge.

In order to check the battery life of the camera, press the back button while you are in the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu, the battery status should then be shown on the LCD screen of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO.

To fix this random shut down issue, avoid using the camera until you fully recharge its internal battery.

How to fix Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO battery drain issue

If your Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO is draining battery charge quickly, then it may be due to you using the instant camera in an extremely cold environment. To fix this, simply avoid exposing the camera to low temperatures before and during usage.

The battery drain may also be due normal wear and tear. The internal battery of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO can be recharged at around 300 times. With subsequent recharges, the battery will hold less charge than before. Unfortunately, the only fix if the battery drain becomes severe is to get a completely new camera or contact Fujifilm about replacing the internal battery.

How to fix issue with Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO not recharging at all

If the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, then you can make sure that you aren’t recharging the camera in an extreme temperature as this device won’t charge at hot temperatures above 104°F (or 40°C). It also won’t charge at cold temperatures below 41°F (or 5°C).

If the instant camera is still not recharging with the recommend temperature range, then you can try checking the charging port, charging cable as well as the power source for potential damages. You should also make sure that the charging cable that came with the camera is connected properly.

What to do when the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO self-timer lamp flashes when recharging

If you see the self-timer lamp of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO flashing when you are trying to recharge the instant camera, then it indicates that there is an issue with the ambient temperature.

To make the flash warning go away, make sure you recharge the camera with a range of 41°F to 104°F (or 5°C to 40°C).

How to Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO slow charging issue

If the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO is taking longer than 3 hours to recharge, then make sure that you aren’t charging the batter at temperatures below 50°F (which is 10°C) or above 95°F (which is 35°C).

You should also inspect the charging port, charging cable and power source for any potential defects.

How to transfer photos from Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO to Instax Mini EVO app

With the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, you can transfer pictures to your smartphone or mobile device through the Instax Mini EVO application. To see how you can do so, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

What photos can you transfer from the Instax Mini EVO camera to Instax Mini EVO app?

You can only transfer pictures and/or images that have already printed from your Instax Mini EVO instant camera to Instax Mini EVO mobile app.

Keep in mind that the internal storage of the Instax Mini EVO can only store up to 50 printed photos at a time. If you print over the maximum, then the camera will delete the oldest image to make room for the newest one.

Fortunately, this camera support expanded storage as insert a memory card. To find out how you can install and format a microSD card for the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, you can take a look at this post.

How to move photos from Instax Mini EVO to Instax Mini EVO app

In order to transfer photo files you previously printed out from the Instax Mini EVO camera to the Instax Mini EVO app, you can take the following steps:

1. Make sure you have the Instax Mini EVO app on a compatible smartphone or mobile device.

2. The smartphone or mobile device should be paired with the Instax Mini EVO camera if you haven’t done so already.

If you are experiencing problems trying to pair and/or connect via the Bluetooth connection, you can check out this troubleshooting article.

3. Open the Instax Mini EVO app on the smartphone or mobile device.

4. On the LCD screen of the Instax Mini EVO camera, select the Printed Image Transfer from the Playback menu.

5. Use the navigation buttons on the camera to select the photo that you want to transfer over to the Instax Mini EVO app.

6. After the image file has been transferred over to the app, you can find the photo at the Transferred Images section of the Instax Mini EVO app.

How to update the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO firmware

Updating the firmware for the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO firmware may improve performance, fix issues and/or add new features.

To see how you can update this instant camera, you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Firmware Requirements

In order to update the firmware for the Instax Mini EVO, you will need a microSD card. To see how you can install and format a microSD card for this camera, you can take a look at this article.

You should also make sure that the camera has sufficient battery life. Otherwise, the firmware update may cause issues if the device turns off during the middle of the process.

How to update the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO firmware via the Instax Mini EVO app

In order to update the firmware of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO through the Instax Mini EVO app, you can take the following steps:

1. Turn on the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera.

2. You also need to turn on the smartphone or mobile device where you have the Instax Mini EVO app installed.

3. Open the Instax Mini EVO app on your phone or mobile device.

4. Make sure that the app shows that your camera has been paired and connected to the phone or mobile device.

If you are having pairing or connection issues with the Instax Mini EVO, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article.

5. From the front page of the Instax Mini EVO app, tap Settings.

6. You then need to tap “Check for firmware update.”

7. If there is a new update available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the new firmware for your instant camera.

How to update the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO firmware via the Internet

In order to update to a new firmware for the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO over the Internet, you can try taking the following steps:

1. Remove the microSD card from the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO and then connect the card to a computer or another device with Internet connection.

2. Download the firmware update file from the official Fujifilm Instax website.

3. Move the file over to the root director of the microSD card.

4. After moving the file to the microSD card, remove the card from the computer or other device.

5. Insert the same card back into the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO.

6. On the LCD screen of the camera, use the navigation buttons to scroll to Firmware Upgrade from the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu.

7. With Firmware Upgrade highlighted, press the Menu/OK button on the camera to select it.

8. If the file contains a new firmware, then you need to follow the on-screen instructions from your camera to update to the latest version.

How to move photos from Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO to microSD card and vice versa

With the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you can expand the storage via a microSD card.

You can take a look at this guide to see how you can move the pictures you have taken from the internal storage of the camera and the memory card and vice versa.

About microSD card support for the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

The Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO should support microSD cards of various speeds and capacities.

To find out how you can insert, as well as format, a memory card to this instant camera, you can check out this tutorial.

How to move photos from Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO to microSD card

In order to move photos that you have taken with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera to the microSD card you have inserted, you can take the following steps:

1. On the LCD screen of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO camera, use the directional buttons to scroll to the Copy option from the Playback Menu.

2. Press the Menu/OK button to select the Copy option.

3. Select the copy destination, which should be the microSD card, and then press the Menu/OK button.

4. Next, you can select All Frames to copy all of your pictures you have stored on the internal storage of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera.

You then need to press the Menu/OK button to start the copying process.

5. Alternatively, you can select Frame to only copy a single picture.

After select Frame, use the right and left navigation buttons to highlight the photo that you can to copy over to the microSD card.

After finding the picture, use the up or down directional buttons to highly the Copy option and then press the Menu/OK button to start the copying process.

6. When the images are being copied, make sure that you don’t turn off the camera or remove the memory card. Otherwise, you will risk damaging the microSD card.

7. Do not rename or delete folders on the memory card.

You also can’t delete images on your microSD card from a PC or different device other than the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO.

Furthermore, editing the images may cause issues as well. If you want to edit the image on a computer or another device, copy the image first to the internal storage of your PC or other device. You can then edit the copied image.

If you changed the contents of the microSD card, then you may need to reformat the memory card to be able to used it again with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera.

How to move photos from microSD card to Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to more photos from the microSD card to the internal storage of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you need to do the following:

1. Make sure that the microSD card is inserted into the camera.

2. On the LCD screen of the camera, go to the Copy option from the Playback Menu and then press the Menu/OK button.

3. Next, you need to select the copy destination, which should be the internal memory of the Instax Mini EVO camera, and then press the Menu/OK button.

4. To copy all images on the memory card to the internal storage of the camera, select All Frames and then press the Menu/OK button to start the copying process.

5. To copy a single image, select the Frame option, highlight the photo that you want to copy over and then press the up or down directional buttons. Afterwards, select the Copy option and then press the Menu/OK button to start the copying process.

6. Avoid turning the camera or removing the memory card when files are being copied to prevent the microSD card from getting damaged.

How to fix Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO app pairing and connection issues

When you try to connect Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you may experience issues trying to pair and/or connect to the Instax Mini EVO app.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix these problems.

How to fix Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO app pairing issues

To fix the pairing issues with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO app, we recommend that you try the following:

1. First off, make sure that the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera is not already connected to another smartphone or mobile device.

2. You should avoid having other wireless devices, such as a Wi-Fi router or microwave, nearby as it may cause interference with the Bluetooth.

3. You can also try moving the camera close to the smartphone or mobile device.

4. Moreover, you can try pairing Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO once again by doing the following:

  • On the LCD screen of your camera, select Bluetooth Settings from the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu.
  • If you have a previously registered pairing, then select Delete Pairing Registration.
  • You then need to select Pairing Registration.
  • Next you need to download and install the Instax Mini EVO app if you haven’t done so already. The app can be found on the Apple App Store if you have an iPhone or iOS device (iOS version 12 or later is recommended). If you have an Android phone or device (Android version 7 or later is recommended), then you can find the app on the Google Play Store.
  • Open the Instax Mini EVO app.
  • In the Instax Mini EVO app, tap Settings.
  • You then need to tap Bluetooth Settings.
  • Tap Connect.
  • Finally, allow the pairing.

How to fix Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO app connection issues

If you encountering Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO app connection issues, then you can try doing the following:

1. Try moving the camera closer to the smartphone or mobile device that has the Instax Mini EVO app installed on it.

2. Avoid using the camera and your smartphone or mobile device when both are near another wireless device as the other device may interfere with the Bluetooth connection.

3. Make sure that you properly pair the camera to your smartphone or mobile device.

4. If you have other apps opened on your phone or mobile device, then you can try closing the other apps.

5. We also recommend restarting your phone or camera.

6. Furthermore, you should make sure that the firmware versions for the camera, as well as your phone or mobile device, have been updated.

7. The Instax Mini EVO app should be updated to the latest available software version as well.

8. You should also make sure you have the right permissions enabled for the app.

If you are using an iOS device, tap Settings, tap the Mini EVO icon and then do the following:

  • If you are using iOS 12 or earlier then you need to set “Photos” permissions to “Read and write.”
  • If you are using iOS 13, then you need to set “Photos” permissions to “Read and Write” and make sure that the slider for the “Bluetooth” permissions is set to the right.
  • If you are using iOS 14, then you need set “Photos” permissions to “All photos” and make sure that the slider for the “Bluetooth” permissions is set to the right.

For Android you need to take the following steps:

  • For Android 9 or earlier, tap Settings, “Apps & notifications,” Mini EVO icon and then Permissions. Next, make sure that the sliders for the “Storage” permissions and “Location” permissions are set to the right.
  • For Android 10, you need to select Settings, “Apps & notifications,” Mini EVO icon and then Permissions. You then need to set “Storage” permissions to “Allow” and “Location” permissions to “Allow only while using the app.”
  • For Android 12, tap Settings, “Apps & notifications,” Mini EVO icon and then Permissions. Afterwards, set “Files and media” permissions to “Allow media access only” and “Location” permissions to “Allow only while using the app.”
  • For Android 13, select Settings, Apps, “Display all apps,” Mini EVO icon and then Permissions. You then have to set “Files and media” permissions to “Allow media access only” as well as set the “Location” permissions to “Allow only while using the app” and then make sure that the “Use precise location” slider is set to the right.

How to add, load and insert film for the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to instantly print photos and pictures with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, you will need to use a compatible film. To see how you can add, load and insert film to this camera, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

What film is compatible with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO?

The Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO should be compatible with the Fujifilm Instax Mini Packs. The following variations will work with this camera:

  • AIRMAIL Instax Mini Film Pack
  • Black Instax Mini Film Pack
  • BLUE MARBLE Instax Mini Film Pack
  • Candy Pop Instax Mini Film Pack
  • COMIC Instax Mini Film Pack
  • CONFETTI Instax Mini Film Pack
  • CONTACT SHEET Instax Mini Film Pack
  • HELLO KITTY Instax Mini Film Pack
  • MACARON Instax Mini Film Pack
  • MERMAID TAIL Instax Mini Film Pack
  • MONOCHROME Instax Mini Film Pack
  • PINK LEMONADE Instax Mini Film Pack
  • Rainbow Instax Mini Film Pack
  • SHINY STAR Instax Mini Film Pack
  • Stained Glass Instax Mini Film Pack
  • STONE GRAY Instax Mini Film Pack
  • STRIPE Instax Mini Film Pack
  • SKY BLUE Instax Mini Film Pack
  • White Instax Mini Film Pack

How to add, load and insert film to Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to add, load and insert film to the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you can take the following steps:

1. Make sure that your camera is charged.

2. If you haven’t done so already, turn off your camera.

3. Remove the Instax Mini Film Pack from the packaging.

4. Lay your Instax Mini EVO camera down so that the camera screen is facing upwards.

5. Slide the film door lock to open the back cover of the camera. Be careful that you don’t scratch, crack or damage the screen as the cover will fling open.

6. Insert the Instax Mini Film Pack into the camera, make sure that the yellow marks are aligned with each other.

7. After inserting the film, close the film door of the Instax Mini EVO.

8. The camera should then automatically eject the black film protective cover of the Instax Mini Film Pack.

If it doesn’t, make sure that the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO is charged and turned off. You can then open the film door cover, wait at least two seconds and then close the film door cover to trigger the ejection.

How to remove a used film pack from the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to remove a used Instax Mini Film Pack from the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera, you can try taking the following steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, turn off the camera.

2. Lay the camera down so that the camera screen is facing up.

3. Slide the film door lock to open the back cover of the camera.

4. Use your fingers to grab the two rectangular holes of the used Instax Mini Film Pack.

5. Lift the used Instax Mini Film Pack out of the camera.

6. If you want to use a new film pack, then now may be a good time to add it in the camera.

6. Close the film door of the Instax Mini EVO.

How to insert and format a microSD card for Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

The Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO supports expandable storage via a memory card. To see how you can insert and format the card, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How many images can the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO hold?

The internal storage of the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera should be able to hold around 45 images.

How many images can a memory card hold on Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO?

If you are using a memory card with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, then the expanded storage should be able to store approximately 850 images for every 1 GB of free space.

What memory cards are compatible with the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO?

The Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera supports microSD cards. There are no size or speed requirements.

If you are looking for a specific recommendation, then we recommend picking up the SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

How to insert a microSD card to Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to insert a microSD card into the Instax Mini EVO, you need to take the following steps:

1. Lay the camera down with the lens facing upwards.

2. Open the card slot cover.

3. Insert the microSD card, which should have the connectors facing upwards, into the microSD card slot.

4. You should hear an audible click if you inserted the card correctly.

5. Close the card slot cover.

How to format a microSD card for Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

In order to format the microSD card, you can try doing the following:

1. Before you start, it is important to note that formatting the memory card for this instant camera will delete the images and other files you currently have stored on it. So, if you have any important data, then make sure you transfer it over to another storage before proceeding.

2. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your Instax Mini EVO.

3. From the shooting menu, use the arrow buttons on the camera to navigate to Format.

4. With the Format option highlighted, press the Menu/OK button on the camera to start the formatting process.

How to safely remove microSD card from Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO

To safely remove a microSD card from the Instax Mini EVO, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before you start, make sure that you aren’t currently formatting the microSD card.

2. You should also make sure that you aren’t recording or deleting images.

3. If you are formatting, recording or deleting, then wait until these actions are completed before continuing.

4. Lay the camera down with the lens facing up.

5. Flip open the card slot.

6. Push in the inserted microSD card and then gently release your finger.

7. The memory card should be pop out of the card slot.

8. Remove the card.

9. Close the card slot cover.

When you remove the microSD card from the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO, make sure you don’t edit, delete or rename any of the folders and images from the memory card on a PC or another device if you are planning to use the card again with this camera.

Otherwise, you will need to reformat the microSD card for the Instax Mini EVO.