mtsparky Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Jealous of users reporting 50k a day playing this game I tried to download Ghoul Catchers. "This app is incompatible with this iPhone...requires a front facing camera." I have an ancient iPhone by today's tech standards.The only reason I can think of requiring a front facing camera is surveillance. I find that very disturbing, and haven't heard anyone on the boards/news mention that before. What do you know? What do you think about your app requiring a camera facing you? I think its ghastly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldbeauty Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's very strange...it never notified me that it was using my camera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTimeMarr Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's really strange, I checked into my privacy settings and Ghoul Catcher isn't listed in the list of apps asking for camera access things, like Facebook/Twitter/Skype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Valentine Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I had the same problem with installing Plants vs Zombies 2 on my mom's old iPad. The game doesn't actually require you to turn on your front facing camera, though. I'm not exactly sure why it asks for it. It may be because you are using an old device or the game isn't compatible with your device (which is really annoying since I've been wanting to play this myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillytheGrundo Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have Ghoul Catchers and had no idea this was a requirement. This is really concerning since your camera can be turned on without your knowledge by an outside party... I hardly ever play because the game is all glitchy and slow moving, but still! mtsparky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsparky Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I had the same problem with installing Plants vs Zombies 2 on my mom's old iPad. The game doesn't actually require you to turn on your front facing camera, though. I'm not exactly sure why it asks for it. It may be because you are using an old device or the game isn't compatible with your device (which is really annoying since I've been wanting to play this myself). Only familiar with the Xbox version, but plants vs zombies you join teams and have audio and video capability so maybe thats why. When trying to update or download apps I get messages that my phone is incompatible often. This is my first camera reasoned error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtbrk Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 As mentioned, it doesn't actually require the camera. It's just a way to prevent users who do not have a compatible device from installing it as the app store doesn't really have any other way to prevent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobert_Doo Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 The Android version doesn't state permissions to the device's camera are required. Strange that the iOS one would. The only reason I could think is if it links in with Facebook or Game Center or another app that would require access to the camera. I undertand LillytheGrundo's comment, but any app that requires access to the camera has that capability. Either you understand what the permissions are for, or do not install the app. Instagram, without access to your camera, wouldn't be much of an app. However, a questionable looking "make your friends believe you can unlock your phone with facial recognition" app, that may use your camera to "scan" your face and appear to "unlock" your phone, I wouldn't install or trust. If a major app company was found using people's cameras to record information, I'm sure there would be legal reprocussions, or nobody would be using the app. Anyhow, the iOS version requires iOS 7 and above. Unfortunately, it looks like your iPhone isn't incompatible with the app. mtsparky and standalonefrank 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koakuma_Heaven Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I know a couple of people above me already said this but there shouldn't be any need to worry, it just wants to know you physically have the right device. It's essentially the app store going 'oh you want to download this, well the only iPhones that can run it are new enough to have a front facing camera, so let's check if you have one-nope, sorry your phone's not got the right hardware to run this app :(' I've gotten 'this app requires a camera/gyroscope/whatever' message a few times trying to download anything on my ancient iPhone. Avia loves Chias 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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