According to a news report that was published on May 28th, a developer named Mishaal Rahman has extensively explored the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code and has uncovered a new service that goes by the name of “DeviceAsWebcam.”
This service is capable of transforming an Android phone into a fully functional webcam, which can be used for a variety of purposes. However, it’s important to note that not all Android phones can be converted into webcams.
In order for this transformation to be possible, the device in question must support the UVC (USB Video Class) standard, and the device kernel must be compiled with a specific configuration, which is known as CONFIG_USB_CONFIGFS_F_UVC=y.
If an Android device that is compatible with the UVC standard is connected to a PC using a USB data cable, users can select the “Webcam” option, which will allow them to send the camera screen to the /dev/video* node.
This will enable the device to function as a webcam, and users will be able to use it for video conferencing, live streaming, or any other purpose that requires a webcam.
One of the features I was expecting to see in Android 14 was the ability to turn your phone into a USB webcam for your PC. Google hasn’t talked about this feature yet, but I hope they still plan to ship it! Here’s some tidbits about Android 14’s USB webcam feature ? pic.twitter.com/2L9iD8g8ab
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) May 26, 2023
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