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Shaneenw's avatar
Shaneenw
Iron Contributor
Aug 07, 2025

Desktop Can't Find my Phone Camera

I hava USB camera attached to my desktop. I use Phone Link to keep my phone connected as well. My computer used to see the camera on my phone, a Samsung Galaxy A54. I recently reinstalled Windows, and ever since, it cannot find the phone camera (which is preferable to the USB camera). Although Phone Link works, when I connect by bluetooth between phone and desktop, it disconnects after a couple of seconds.
What might I do to get this phone camera to show up?

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  • Cokunsan's avatar
    Cokunsan
    Iron Contributor

    It sounds like you're experiencing an issue where your Windows desktop no longer recognizes your Samsung Galaxy A54's camera via Phone Link after reinstalling Windows. Additionally, Bluetooth connection stability between your phone and PC is problematic.

  • gusturney's avatar
    gusturney
    Iron Contributor

    You can authorize app access permissions in Settings → Bluetooth ,devices → Camera, or reset the graphics card driver by pressing Win + Ctrl + Shift + B.