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USB External Camera/Webcam 1.10

1.6 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 2.9 - 3,428 reviews


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USB External Camera/Webcam, developed and published by Stoked Studios, has released its latest version, 1.10, on 2018-07-01. This app falls under the Video Players & Editors category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 2.9, based on 3.428 reviews.

USB External Camera/Webcam APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: snapexwebcam.com

Updated: 7 years ago

Developer Name: Stoked Studios

Category: Video Players & Editors

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing USB External Camera/Webcam on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

2.9
Total 3,428 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2020-06-08
Fully fake app. It is not working with any camera. It just works for watching adds without clicking on any vedio.

1 ★, on 2018-11-11
Doesn't work with any webcams. Only thing that works is the ads.

1 ★, on 2019-03-05
look closely at the lense, the theory on shanes video about these apps live streaming you, is true, the lense has an eye in it!

1 ★, on 2018-10-02
Just doesn't work for anything but showing ads.

1 ★, on 2020-07-07
Not working with any cameras....

1 ★, on 2020-09-17
Polital bs ads. Dont work

Previous Versions

USB External Camera/Webcam 1.10
2018-07-01 / 1.6 MB / Android 2.3+

USB External Camera/Webcam 1.8
2018-09-23 / 1.6 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

USB external webcam application that displays the camera output and takes pictures (or a picture every second in interval mode). Simply attach an OTG (on-the-go) USB adapter to a common webcam* and connect to your smartphone or tablet for an external camera system! Uses include a car rear-view backup camera, building/pipe inspection, an extreme sport camera, or a wearable camera to record all your adventures!

Notes:
KNOWN SUPPORTED WEBCAMS:
Logitech Webcam C250
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000
Uxcell Mini
...
most commercial webcams are likely to work

*ROOT-SUPERUSER, V4L KERNEL, USB HOST SUPPORT REQUIRED SEE BELOW*
*GALAXY NEXUS AND NEXUS 7 KNOWN SUPPORTED*

*V4L (Video 4 Linux) support is provided by the Android OS (kernel). Every Android device has an OS and may or may not support V4L. If your stock kernel does not support V4L, a V4L enabled kernel can be installed if the device is rooted (see disclaimer and kernel details below).

*Devices must support USB HOST to power the webcam. Most newer devices are enabled.


KERNEL DETAILS:
!!Warning, only qualified users should attempt these steps as it can get complicated.!!
Required tools: See: http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html
FOR GALAXY NEXUS KERNEL:
1. Get the correct kernel:
$ git clone https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/omap.git
2. Add the following to tuna_defconfig (path: ~/omap/arch/arm/configs)
CONFIG_VIDEO_DEV=y
CONFIG_VIDEO_V4L2_COMMON=y
CONFIG_VIDEO_MEDIA=y
CONFIG_USB_VIDEO_CLASS=y
CONFIG_V4L_USB_DRIVERS=y
CONFIG_USB_VIDEO_CLASS_INPUT_EVDEV=y
2. Comment out the following to the video Kconfig (path: drivers/media/video/Kconfig):
#source "drivers/media/video/omapgfx/Kconfig"
3. Add permission in ueventd.tuna.rc:
666 to /dev/video0
666 to /dev/video1
Check the developer website for Galaxy Nexus V4L enabled kernel updates.

DISCLAIMER
*The developer publishes this app in good faith, but users assume all risk.Developer has no liability and provides no guarantees. This application requires superuser access and a V4L supported kernel. Modifications to manufacturer systems can void a warranty. Not all webcams may be supported. Most major brands are supported. The webcam may need to be plugged in a few seconds before opening the app to initialize.

New features

1. Moved button to the top to avoid accidental clicks
2. Changed code to ensure ads load only when button is clicked

App Permissions

Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.