In a recent update, Microsoft has unveiled a suite of advanced camera features within the Windows 11 Insider Dev build 26120.1542, aimed at enhancing user productivity. This latest iteration introduces a sophisticated camera configuration, which is not immediately accessible upon installation of the Dev Insider build.
Microsoft teases an advanced camera configuration section on the Windows 11 Settings page
While the official changelog for the Windows 11 Dev build 26120.1542 does not highlight any significant changes, the keen eyes of leaker @phantomofearth have revealed a new Advanced camera configuration section nestled within the Windows 11 Settings page. This feature is designed to assist developers and advanced users in troubleshooting camera issues, as well as enabling content creators to utilize multiple applications that access the camera simultaneously—a capability currently limited to one app at a time.
The new camera configuration section presents two distinct options: Multi-app Camera and Camera Basic Mode. Both options are disabled by default, requiring users to toggle them on based on their needs. The Multi-app Camera option allows for simultaneous access by multiple applications, while the Camera Basic Mode is tailored for users seeking to resolve specific camera-related issues.
How to turn on Advanced camera configuration on Windows 11
To activate these hidden features, users will need to install ViveTool, a utility that enables access to experimental functionalities. After installation, users must enable the feature IDs 49575624 and 50292326, followed by a system restart. Should these steps not yield the desired results, enabling the feature ID 48433719 may provide a solution, again necessitating a restart of the system.
