WhatsApp Camera Not Working on Mac
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Check WhatsApp Permissions
- Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
- Select Security & Privacy.
- Click the Privacy tab, then select Camera from the sidebar.
- Ensure WhatsApp is checked in the list of apps that have permission to access your camera.
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Update Your Camera Driver
- Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Select Software Update.
- If there is a software update available, click Update Now.
Restart your Mac after the software update is complete.
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Check WhatsApp's Camera Settings
- Open WhatsApp on your Mac.
- Click on the menu bar and select Preferences.
- Select the Camera tab.
- Ensure that your camera is selected from the dropdown menu.
- Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
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Restart WhatsApp
- Right-click on the WhatsApp icon in the Dock.
- Select Quit.
- Wait a few seconds, then relaunch WhatsApp.
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Reinstall WhatsApp
- Drag the WhatsApp application from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Empty the Trash.
- Download the latest version of WhatsApp from the official website.
- Install WhatsApp and sign in with your account.
If you've followed all the steps and your camera is still not working with WhatsApp, consider seeking assistance from WhatsApp Support or a professional technician.