pi zero w freezes when opening camera app on pc

[cnijpels]

I followed all instructions and I am able to see the uvc-camera in the device manager.
But when i try to view the video feed, using any camera app (obs, windows camera app etc.), the app instantly freezes and so does the pi.
I also tried multiple usb cables.
Any idea what could cause this?

[jan-rl]

Not sure whether related, but I had an issue with freezing after several minutes of use in obs or skype. The following thread worked for me: raspberrypi/linux#2555

In a nutshell: some issues with pi camera modules with kernel oops, most likely more on pi zero models with H° mark next to camera cable part. seems solvable by adjusting arm frequency in boot config. worked for me with the parameters mentioned in the very last post, no guarantee though.

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