Windows 10: Charging my phone causes webcam to freeze

Discus and support Charging my phone causes webcam to freeze in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi all, please point me to the correct subreddit if I am in the wrong place! Win 10 Pro. I have two matching Microsoft webcams which I use with OBS... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/abluemongoose, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. /U/ABLUEMONGOOSE
    /u/abluemongoose Win User

    Charging my phone causes webcam to freeze


    Hi all, please point me to the correct subreddit if I am in the wrong place!

    Win 10 Pro. I have two matching Microsoft webcams which I use with OBS Studio. They have been flawless for three years. I have just started connecting a Samsung Galaxy J2 to the PC for charging only. However when this is connected, one of the two webcams randomly hangs.

    I thought this was a power issue but I have tried the phone charging in a powered USB hub (where the webcams are also connected) and also my PC directly. The same issue occurs in either.

    What with this phone could be causing one of the webcams to freeze? Thanks!

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    /u/abluemongoose, Jan 11, 2021
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  2. KRISTOFFER ABS
    Kristoffer Abs Win User

    Webcam not working in Windows 10 Pro on Microsoft camera app and not on Skype

    Hi,

    Since you mentioned that you already reinstalled the driver for your webcam, we suggest that you perform these troubleshooting steps to resolve your concern:


    Get back to us with the results of the suggested troubleshooting steps.
     
    Kristoffer Abs, Jan 11, 2021
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  3. MEEBERS
    meebers Win User
    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Jan 11, 2021
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  4. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    Charging my phone causes webcam to freeze

    Webcam had disappeared

    Hi,

    The webcam may have stopped working due to hardware failure, or a loose cable that connects it to the device’s motherboard. We suggest that you try to show hidden devices in
    Device Manager by following these steps:

    • Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
    • Click on the View tab and select Show hidden devices.

    If you are seeing the webcam drivers, uninstall them. Then restart your device to check if Windows will be able to recognize the webcam and will install the drivers.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
    Aileen Alf, Jan 11, 2021
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