USB Setup
Before starting, ensure your USB cable is in good condition and the physical USB ports are not loose – for a stable connection.Android Device Setup
1. Unlock Developer Options in the phones Settings:
Open your phones main Settings and search for Build Number (usually under the About section).
Tap Build Number seven times to unlock Developer mode.
Once unlocked, go back to the main Settings and search for USB Debugging (found under Developer Options) and turn this On.
2. With USB Debugging turned on, connect the phone via USB cable to the computer.
Your computer is ready to detect to the phone.
Windows PCs
Windows PCs will usually search for and install appropriate drivers automatically at this time.
Linux PCs
No extra drivers are required, however adb must be installed.
Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt install adb
ARCH Linux: sudo pacman -S android-tools
Fedora/SUSE: sudo yum install android-tools
3. Launch the DroidCam client. Remove any existing sources, and create a new Droidcam source (right-click, Add > DroidCam).
The client will query for available devices.
You'll likely get a dialog on the phone to Allow USB Debugging.
Tap OK to allow the connection.
Add your device in the client and open the DroidCam OBS app on the phone. Video should start automatically.
If the device is not found:
On the phone, pull down the notification area and open "USB Options". If the mode is MTP (Media Transfer) change it to 'PTP' or just 'Charging'.
If you have a Windows PC – drivers for the phone may need to be installed manually:
For Google Pixel, Nexus, and OnePlus devices get the Google USB drivers here:
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb
Samsung USB drivers:
https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
LG Mobile Drivers:
https://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers
(scroll to Popular Software, and find the LG Mobile Drivers section)
For other brands, this page provides links to most manufacturers websites:
http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#Drivers
You can also do a web search, ADB Drivers for ____.
Example: ADB Drivers for HTC.
If you need further help, contact support@droidcam.app. Please include your system info (Android/iOS) and which steps you are having trouble with.
iOS Device Setup
1. Ensure that you have an authentic or Apple-approved data cable, and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Windows PCs
USB connections require the Apple USB drivers. Windows will search for and install drivers automatically in most cases.
To verify: hit the Windows key, search for Apps and Features, Open and check for Apple Mobile Device Support in the list of apps.
If Apple Mobile Device Support is Not listed, you can download and install AMDS manually from here:
Apple Mobile Device Support
(64-bit).
Linux PCs
Install and launch usbmuxd
, the droidcam client will communicate with the usbmuxd service to detect and work with iPhones.
No extra drivers are required.
2. Launch the DroidCam client. Remove any existing sources, and create a new Droidcam source (right-click, Add > DroidCam).
The client will query for available devices.
Make sure to Trust the computer on the phone, if prompted:
Add your device in the client and open the Droidcam app on the phone. Video should start automatically.
If the device is not found:
Windows PCs
Try getting iTunes in addition to the 'Apple Mobile Device' drivers from above:
Install the desktop version of iTunes by following the Windows link under other versions
here,
or consult this help article by Apple
on how to update the AMDS drivers.
Linux PCs
Try restarting the usbmuxd service: sudo usbmuxd
, or reboot the PC.
If you need further help, contact support@droidcam.app. Please include your system info (Android/iOS) and which steps you are having trouble with.