Android phone & cable setup
The phone-side checks that make a camera show up in VowPix: data cable, OTG, the USB prompts and background running.
Do these once on the phone. They work for every camera brand.
1. Use a data cable
Plug a USB-C data cable from the camera straight into the phone. No hubs, no charge-only cables.
2. Turn on OTG
If your phone has an OTG switch: Settings, search "OTG", turn it on. Some phones switch it off again after a while.
3. Choose VowPix
If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always.
4. Allow USB access
Tap OK when Android asks to let VowPix use the camera.
5. Let it run with the screen locked
Settings, Apps, VowPix, Battery: choose Unrestricted. Then photos keep uploading in your pocket.
Another app keeps grabbing the camera
1. Close Files and Gallery
Open Recents and swipe away Files, Gallery and any other camera app.
2. Plug in again, choose VowPix
Unplug the cable, plug it back in, and pick VowPix if Android asks.
3. Check it is syncing
Tap Check connection below. The status should turn green.