[SOLVED] My webcam is not detected ...

cybernetico · 11-16-2014, 05:55 PM

My webcam is not detected by my Ubuntu 14:10, 3:14 am GNOME installed. The webcam also serves as a microphone and also not recognized.
Someone can help me please?

frankbell · 11-16-2014, 07:31 PM

More information would help. Remember that those who want to help you via the internet must see what you are seeing with your eyes. Without knowing what you see, helping is difficult.

What exactly have you done to detect it?
Is it a built-in webcam or an external one?
What make/model computer and what make/model webcam is it?

This link from Ubuntu may help you get started: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam

thorkelljarl · 11-17-2014, 09:24 AM

ID...

What does the command "lsusb" tell you, if anything, about the webcam

cybernetico · 11-18-2014, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the help but the problem was the cable after all.

frankbell · 11-18-2014, 07:11 PM

Glad it's working. And kudos for checking the cable--so many persons forget to troubleshoot hardware.