Mint version 20.1 experiences audio problems.

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Mint version 20.1 experiences audio problems.

Mint version 20.1 experiences audio problems.

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Timsmilde
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01-20-2026, 03:27 AM

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You're experiencing an issue where your monitor isn't detected as a sound source after switching back to Mint. It seems the problem is related to how your system handles audio devices. Killing pulseaudio might have resolved it because it was interfering with the detection. This happens because the audio settings or drivers are being managed differently across environments. Others might find similar fixes by adjusting how audio is prioritized or by ensuring the correct drivers are active.

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Timsmilde

01-20-2026, 03:27 AM #1

You're experiencing an issue where your monitor isn't detected as a sound source after switching back to Mint. It seems the problem is related to how your system handles audio devices. Killing pulseaudio might have resolved it because it was interfering with the detection. This happens because the audio settings or drivers are being managed differently across environments. Others might find similar fixes by adjusting how audio is prioritized or by ensuring the correct drivers are active.