Sonix cameras enable you to take amazing photos. However, some users have been experiencing issues when trying to download the Sonix camera driver for Windows 10.
Here’s how one user described the issue on the Sonix forums:
> I am having difficulty installing the Sonix Camera Driver. When I attempt to > install, it states: 15 12″The Sonix Camera Driver is not compatible with > this version of Microsoft Windows”
In order to resolve this issue, we prepared a few troubleshooting tips to help you download the Sonix camera driver.
- Sonix camera driver download is preventing you from using your camera.
- The hardware isn’t properly recognized and chances are that Windows has outdated drivers.
- The search for compatible drivers solution works most of the time, but if it doesn’t, try manual installation.
Restart the Camera app
- Shutdown the Camera app by pressing the Windows key + S shortcut, then typing Camera, and choosing the Shutdown option.
- Restart your Windows device.
- Press the Windows key + S hotkey, and type Device Manager.
- Press the Enter key.
- Double-click on the Camera option to expand it.
- Right-click on the Camera option, and select Update Driver.
- Select the Browse my Computer for Drivers option.
- Select Let me Pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
- Select the Sonix Camera driver from the results.
- Click the Next button to proceed.
- Restart your Windows device.
Install the latest Camera app
- Download and open the Windows Camera app from the Microsoft Store.
- Click on the Get the app button to download and install the app.
- Check if the error is resolved.
Enable Camera and Microphone in Camera app
- Open Windows Camera app and touch the Menu icon.
- Choose Settings to open the Settings panel.
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Now, check all the boxes to enable Camera and Microphone.
Uninstall and reinstall the Camera app
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Go to Search, type Apps, right-click, and select Apps and Features.
Click on Sonix Camera.
Click Uninstall.
Click Uninstall again. - Download the latest version of Sonix Camera.
- Install the Camera app.
- Restart your computer.
