[HOW TO] Fix audio not working

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#1

To get audio working on your computer, open the Zorin menu → Settings → Sound and make sure that the correct device, profile, and volume are set.

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If this still does not resolve the issue, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the Zorin menu → Software.
  2. Search for "PulseAudio Volume Control" and click to "Install" it.
  3. After the installation, open the Zorin menu → Sound & Video → PulseAudio Volume Control.
  4. When the app appears, please make sure that the correct input/output settings are set up and that no device is set to mute.
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#2

it doeesnt always work.

try:

$ sudo apt-get install alsa-tools

then create a new document and paste the following:

#!/bin/bash
sudo hda-verb /dev/snd/hwC0D0 0x20 0x500 0x1b
sudo hda-verb /dev/snd/hwC0D0 0x20 0x477 0x4a4b
sudo hda-verb /dev/snd/hwC0D0 0x20 0x500 0xf
sudo hda-verb /dev/snd/hwC0D0 0x20 0x477 0x74

make sure the created file is of type 'sh'.

then run the file using './fileName' on the command line.