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Use your device as a video & audio input stream for OBS Studio. Why buy an
expensive webcam when you can use your phone? Turn your device into a webcam,
and start streaming high quality content.

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Common OBCam Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot OBCam app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all OBCam app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

OBCam iPhone Issues and Solutions

OBCam iOS app crashes, not working, errors
OBCam iOS app network issues
OBCam on iOS has black/white screen

OBCam Android App Issues and Solutions

OBCam has errors/crashing/not working
OBCam server network connectivity issues
OBCam has black screen

OBCam iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever OBCam app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix OBCam app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the OBCam app on iPhone
Update OBCam app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall OBCam iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix OBCam on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve OBCam network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix OBCam black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the OBCam iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

OBCam Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix OBCam not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent OBCam app issues:

Force Stop the OBCam App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click OBCam app. » click "Force Stop".

Update OBCam to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear OBCam App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "OBCam app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch OBCam.

Fix OBCam unable to contact server/ OBCam internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click OBCam » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got OBCam » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch OBCam on android.

Solve OBCam black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the OBCam android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

Contact Support

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About this app

Turn your device into a webcam, and start streaming high quality content. this app is a perfect tool for YouTubers, vloggers and game streamers. * Broadcast in Full 1080p at 30fps or 60fps, and 4K at 30fps. * Utilize the microphone on your iOS device to stream audio. Capture natural sound on recorded videos. * Utilize the front and back camera to broadcast, and easily switch anytime during the stream with the camera switch button. Use your device as a video & audio input stream for OBS Studio. You will need to install the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin from our website & have OBS Studio installed on your computer. OBS Studio is a free, open-source video recording and streaming software for streaming. For Wifi with NDI® connection, you can download the external plugin, the installer can be found in tutorial page. Why buy an expensive webcam when you can use your phone? Disclaimer: NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.