Re: Intermittent problem with integrated webcam / Thinkpad E130/ Stretch

[deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>]

Ottavio Caruso wrote:

> In this case, what's the oldest kernel I can install on Stretch?

you mean the most recent? 

I don't know - it looks like there is no solution though as even in later
5.6 similar issues are reported. The latest stable kernel is 5.10.5
https://www.kernel.org/

Better think of subscribing some kernel list and asking there for
instructions. I would patch/compile the latest kernel

nice make -j`nproc` bindeb-pkg
https://wiki.debian.org/BuildADebianKernelPackage

I am not authorized by any entity to tell you what to do - may be there are
better ideas around.

I just remember struggling with similar issue years ago. You either 
1. get your hands dirty (means you debug and probably solve the issue
yourself) 
2. get into alliance with the kernel guys (if you are lucky to find someone
to help do the dirty work for or with you - chances are good as it seems
they are working on that)
3. let the kernel guys do the dirty work (follow the commits on the
uvcvideo) and just test and keep what is good for you

https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=111291#c20
here the guy says it was working with pre v4 kernel. May be try some
liveCD/USB.

I'm just wondering why one would want to have a spy cam on his notebook
working. In the company everybody glue something on the webcam or painted
it with permanent black.
At home - audio is off and the webcam is fully covered as well.
... but in the case it is your privacy matter.