How Do I Fix Sound on Ubuntu?
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How do I fix sound on Linux?

Check your Linux kernel version and if it is 5.4 or lower, try this possible workaround that is suggested by Arch Linux and Ubuntu developers. Save and close the file and reboot your system. You should have the audio back. If it fixed your sound problem, you may want to fix brightness issue as well.

How do I unmute Ubuntu?

How can I unmute my microphone?

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Open Sound.
  3. Click the Recording tab.
  4. Double-click on the microphone you are using in the list of recording devices:
  5. Click the Levels tab.
  6. Click the microphone icon, shown muted below: The icon will change to show as unmuted:
  7. Click Apply, then OK.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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