Webcam detected but not functioning

[milo]

Hello everyone,
I just installed Zorin OS 15.3 on my Dell Latitude D630.
I plugged my old Webcam Logitech, Inc. QuickCam Communicate STX but when I start Cheese I see “No device found”.
So I had a look in lsusb
lsusb
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 003: ID 0b97:7772 O2 Micro, Inc. OZ776 CCID Smartcard Reader
Bus 007 Device 002: ID 0b97:7761 O2 Micro, Inc. Oz776 1.1 Hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 046d:08ad Logitech, Inc. QuickCam Communicate STX
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 413c:8140 Dell Computer Corp. Wireless 360 Bluetooth
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

So as I understand, the webcam is detected but not working. What I have to do?

thanks in advance

[zabadabadoo]

@milo Hi and welcome to th eForum.
As Zorin is based on Ubuntu, you can also search there for potential solutions.
I have found this:

Webcam not detected in cheese, also not listed in lsusb

Also similar webcam issue, but different webcam, on here:

Sony Vaio VPCEJ3L1R webcam shows black screen on Skype

In terminal, can you run sudo apt install v4l-utils Then reboot and test camera with cheese again? Other thing to check: Some computer manufacturers have the webcam switched off in BIOS. It may be under Advances- System Configuration- You may need to check Sony Vaio page for better information.

I dont know if that will help. Let us know how you get on. Others on here may have better ideas.

Added
Also some older threads on old Zorin forum, including:
https://zoringroup.com/forum/5/7033/

Note there is a shortcut to old Zorin Forum in the hamburger menu at top right of this forum screen.

[MikeS]

Hi, I am new to the forum. This is the terminal command I used to get my webcam to work
“$ Sudo apt install webcam”

[FrenchPress]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Since you are necromancing one year old thread I am not so sure the OP is still with us or not.

Nevertheless, thanks for trying to help other members.
This forum is operated 100% with volunteer efforts and it is great to see the members helping each other