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January 7, 2026
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Rode Mic is blocking camera on Android Zoom app

  • January 7, 2026
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Hello,

So up to now I've been able to use a Rode Video Mic-Me USB-C external microphone on Zoom calls with no issues.  I log in via the Zoom App on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Android).  After a hiatus over the holidays, however, when I plug this mic before/during a Zoom meeting I get a pop-up stating the video cannot be turned on and that I should check if other apps are using the camera.  

 

The microphone works fine when recording video on the native camera app while not on a Zoom, so I know it's not Android OS or my phone causing the problem.  Also, I plugged in USB-C earbuds during a Zoom meeting with no issues, so I know its not just any USB device blocking the camera - only my Rode mic

 

Moreover, if I start my own Zoom meeting, the camera works (I can see myself) until someone else joins, whereupon the outgoing camera completely shuts off and I receive said error msg.  While I can see other parties, they can't see me. Since I'm unable to toggle the camera on via the icon, my only option is to unplug the Rode and use my phone's internal mic to continue the call with outbound video.

 

Any thoughts?  Thank you ..

 

VJ

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    CarolOS
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    February 1, 2026

    Hi

    I am having the exact same issue. I have used my rode wireless mics for 4 years and no issue. I have 2 sets of mics and each have same issue. I have tried using a different phone and same issue. 

     

    Any chance you found the source of the problem? 

     

    thanks in advance

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      Tina Summers
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      February 5, 2026

      Yes I have the same issue. Was working about 3 weeks ago now has the camera error message. 

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        MikhailK13
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        February 6, 2026

        I have the same problem unfortunately. In my case it is Rode mic with Samsung S23 Ultra

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          Jonathan Weisskoff
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          February 21, 2026

          I have the same problem with my USB C Wired Earbuds that I bought from Amazon. I've been waiting since this question was posted 20 days ago to see the Zoom developers give a reply here.

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          Abdullah Shehzad
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          February 22, 2026

          Hi VJ,

          It sounds like there may be a USB device conflict between your RØDE VideoMic Me-C, the Zoom Android app, and your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Since the mic works in the native camera app and other USB devices work in Zoom, this is likely due to a recent Zoom or system update causing the mic to be misidentified and blocking the camera.

          You can try:

          • Checking Zoom’s camera and microphone permissions

          • Clearing Zoom’s cache

          • Reinstalling the Zoom app

          • Plugging in the mic after joining the meeting

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