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Fix NotReadableError

in Electron

Solution

The "NotReadableError" during screen sharing in Electron often indicates that the requested media source is temporarily unavailable or blocked by the operating system, particularly due to security restrictions or concurrent access by another application. Try explicitly requesting specific screen sharing permissions in your Electron app (if not already done), and ensure that no other applications are actively using the screen or camera simultaneously. Also, consider implementing a retry mechanism with a short delay to handle transient availability issues.

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Timeline

First reported:Dec 2, 2025
Last reported:Dec 2, 2025

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