How to fix : Omegle camera not working – Several users have been reaching out to us with questions after failing to use the camera with Omegle. In most cases, the problem is reported to be accompanied by the following error message: »Camera error: Requested device not found».
Most affected users report that the camera used to work fine with Omegle and that it still works for other applications that use it (including Skype, Messenger, etc.). The problem does not appear to be specific to a certain version of Windows, as it has been reported to occur in Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Camera error: Requested device not found
We investigated this particular issue by examining various user reports and commonly used repair strategies to fix or bypass this particular issue. Based on our research, there are several potential culprits that could end up causing this particular problem:
If you are currently looking to solve the same problem and have not been successful, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Here are a couple of methods that other users in a similar situation have used successfully to solve camera problems with Omegle. All the possible solutions that you will see below are confirmed as effective by at least one user.
For best results, we advise you to follow the methods in the order presented, as the guidelines below are ordered by efficiency and severity. One of the arrangements should end up resolving the issue regardless of the culprit that ends up causing it.
It is also possible that the camera is not working on Omegle because it is currently being used by another application. When this happens, the browser you are using will not be able to get permission to use the camera for Omegle because another application is already using it. Several affected users have reported that the issue was resolved after closing another program that was using the webcam functionality. This is typically reported to be effective with integrated webcams.
Some of the most common culprits reported in this particular case are Skype, Messenger (UWP version), Google Hangouts, Whatsapp Web, and Viber.
If you can’t figure out which app is using the camera, it’s a good idea to disable permissions for all of them (just to confirm that the culprit is one of them).
After closing the application that was using the webcam, try using the camera with Omegle and see if the problem is now resolved.
If this solution is not applicable to your current situation or did not allow you to resolve the »Camera Error: Requested Device Not Found», scroll down to the next method.
Omegle went through some changes that affected its functionality with certain browsers until they caught up with new technology by releasing updates. With this in mind, it is quite possible that you are running into this particular problem because you are using an outdated browser that is not yet equipped to support Omegle.
The good news is that all popular browsers are now adapted to support Omegle and the way you are using the webcam. Several affected users have reported that they managed to resolve the issue after updating the browser version to the latest one.
Note: If you run into this problem on Windows Edge or in Internet Explorer, you do not need to follow the instructions below, as these two browsers will automatically update on Windows Update.
Below you will find three separate guides for updating 3 of the most popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Opera) to the latest version. Follow whatever guidelines apply to your situation.
Updating Chrome to the latest version
Updating Firefox to the latest version
Updating Opera to the latest version
If the issue is still not resolved and you are still unable to use your webcam with Omegle, proceed to the next method.
It is also possible that the reason why you can no longer use your computer’s camera on Omegle is that a corrupted cookie is blocking the function. Other affected users have reported that the issue was resolved after clearing their browser cookies.
The step of deleting cookies will be different from one browser to another, but there is a utility capable of eliminating cookies instantly, regardless of the browser you are using.
Note: If you don’t want to install a third-party utility, you can always delete cookies manually from your browser settings. But the steps to do so are specific to each browser.
Here is a quick guide on installing and using Ccleaner to delete browser cookies and solve Omegle camera problem:
If the same problem occurs with the camera (»Camera Error: Requested Device Not Found»), proceed to the next method.
If you are using Chrome, this particular issue may also occur due to a change in Google policy. Some time ago, the technology giant decided to prohibit Flash plugins from accessing certain functionalities implemented in the browser, among which the webcam and microphone stand out.
Several affected users reported that they had managed to resolve the problem by switching browsers. Internet Explorer and Firefox are two alternatives typically recommended by users who have migrated to another browser.
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