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Linux Operating System UBUNTU 25 _ MSI GP70 2PE Leopard _ Troubleshooting at the OS/Application-level why when connected a headset to the MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop , there is no sound coming out from the headset

1. Hi Copilot, there is no sound coming out to my Headset when I connected my Headset to my MSI Laptop GP 70 2PE which is running Linux UBUNTU 25 Operating System . I have a Headset with a male phono jack connected to the female phono jack of my MSI Laptop GP 70 2PE which have a "headset" symbol to it . When I play YouTube , there is no sound or audio coming out to my Headset but there is audio coming out from the speaker of my MSI GP 70 2PE Laptop. Copilot , when I checked the settings on my UBUNTU 25 OS , the "Output Device" is set to "Speakers-built-in Audo" , so , Copilot what could go wrong. THANKS for the answer.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Got it — thanks for laying out the details so clearly. The issue is that Ubuntu is still routing audio to your laptop’s internal speakers instead of switching to the headset jack. Let’s break down what could be going wrong and how to fix it:

🎧 Common Causes

Output device not switching automatically
Ubuntu sometimes doesn’t detect the headset jack as a separate output device, so it stays on “Speakers – Built-in Audio.”
Jack detection issue
The laptop’s audio chipset (often Realtek on MSI machines) may not properly signal to Ubuntu that headphones are plugged in.
PulseAudio/PipeWire configuration
Ubuntu 25 likely uses PipeWire (or PulseAudio underneath). If the audio server doesn’t register the headset, it won’t appear in the list.
Driver quirks
Older MSI laptops sometimes need extra configuration in ALSA (the low-level sound system) to properly handle headset jacks.

🛠️ Steps to Try

Check Sound Settings
- Go to Settings → Sound → Output.
- See if “Headphones” or “Headset” appears as an option when the jack is plugged in.
- If it doesn’t, unplug/replug the headset and watch if the list changes.
Force Output Device
- Open a terminal and run:
```
pactl list short sinks
```
  This shows all available audio outputs.
- If you see one labeled “headphones” or similar, set it manually:
```
pactl set-default-sink <sink_name>
```
Check ALSA Mixer
- Run:
```
alsamixer
```
- Use arrow keys to navigate and make sure “Headphone” isn’t muted (look for “MM” at the bottom — press M to unmute).
PipeWire Restart
- Restart the audio service:
```
systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse
```
- Then recheck the sound settings.
Kernel/Driver Quirk
- Some MSI laptops need a special option in ALSA. You can try editing /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf and adding:
```
options snd-hda-intel model=generic
```
- Then reboot. (This forces a more standard headphone detection mode.)

✅ Quick Check

Since your laptop plays sound through speakers, the audio system itself works. The missing piece is jack detection. If Ubuntu doesn’t show “Headphones” in the Output Device list when plugged in, that’s the root cause.

Would you like me to walk you through step 2 (forcing the output device manually) in detail? That’s often the fastest way to confirm whether Ubuntu even sees your headset.

2. Yes Copilot , could you please teach me the step 2 (forcing the output device manually) in detail and THANKS Copilot for the answer.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Perfect — let’s go step‑by‑step so you can try forcing the headset output manually in Ubuntu 25. This uses the PulseAudio/PipeWire command line tools (pactl) to override the default sink (output device).

🖥️ Step 2: Forcing the Output Device Manually

1. Open a Terminal

Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a terminal window.

2. List All Audio Outputs (Sinks)

Run:

pactl list short sinks

This will show something like:

0   alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo   module-alsa-card.c   s16le 2ch 44100Hz   RUNNING
1   alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-headphones   module-alsa-card.c   s16le 2ch 44100Hz   IDLE

Each line is an audio output device (called a sink).
Look for one that mentions headphones or analog-headphones.
The one with speakers or analog-stereo is your internal speakers.

3. Set the Headphones as Default

If you see a sink name like alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-headphones, copy it and run:

pactl set-default-sink alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-headphones

4. Move Current Audio Streams

If audio is already playing (like YouTube in your browser), you may need to move the stream to the new sink:

pactl list short sink-inputs

This shows active audio streams. For each stream ID (first column), run:

pactl move-sink-input <ID> alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-headphones

Example:

pactl move-sink-input 42 alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-headphones

5. Test

Play a YouTube video again.
The sound should now route to your headset instead of the speakers.

🔍 If No Headphones Sink Appears

That means Ubuntu isn’t detecting the headset jack at all.
In that case, we’d need to troubleshoot ALSA/driver settings (Step 3 or Step 5 from earlier).

👉 Would you like me to also show you how to make sure the headphone sink appears (using alsamixer and driver tweaks), in case your system doesn’t list it when you run pactl list short sinks?

3. Copilot , when I run the command "pactl list short sinks" .......... I got the message "Connection failure: Connection refused pa_context_connect() failed: Connection refused" ........... what could go wrong ?

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Thanks for sharing that error — it’s a very useful clue. The message

Connection failure: Connection refused
pa_context_connect() failed: Connection refused

means that the PulseAudio/PipeWire sound server isn’t running or isn’t accessible. The pactl tool talks to the audio server, so if the server isn’t active, you’ll get exactly this error.

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

PipeWire/PulseAudio not running
Ubuntu 25 uses PipeWire (with a PulseAudio compatibility layer). If the service isn’t started, pactl can’t connect.
Service crash or misconfiguration
Sometimes the audio daemon crashes or fails to start after boot.
Wrong tool for your setup
If your system is using PipeWire only, you may need pw-cli or wpctl instead of pactl.

🛠️ How to Fix

1. Restart the Audio Services

Run:

systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse

Then try:

pactl list short sinks

2. Check if PipeWire is Running

Run:

systemctl --user status pipewire

You should see it listed as active (running).
If it’s inactive, start it:

systemctl --user start pipewire pipewire-pulse

3. Try the PipeWire Tool

Ubuntu 25 may prefer wpctl (WirePlumber control tool). Run:

wpctl status

This shows all audio devices and which one is the default.
To set headphones as default:

wpctl set-default <ID>

(where <ID> is the number for your headphone device).

4. Reboot

If restarting services doesn’t help, a full reboot often clears up the audio server state.

✅ So the root cause is: your audio server (PipeWire/PulseAudio) isn’t running or accessible, so pactl can’t connect.

Would you like me to walk you through using wpctl instead of pactl? That’s the newer, recommended way on Ubuntu 25 and might be easier to get your headset working.

4. Copilot , when I run the command "wpctl status" ......... I got the message that says ............ "Could not connect to PipeWire" .......... what could go wrong ?

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

That error tells us something very specific: PipeWire itself isn’t running on your Ubuntu 25 system. Since wpctl talks directly to PipeWire, if the daemon isn’t active, you’ll see “Could not connect to PipeWire.”

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

PipeWire service not started → It may not be enabled to launch at login.
PipeWire crashed → Sometimes the audio server fails to start after boot.
Fallback to ALSA only → If PipeWire isn’t running, Ubuntu may fall back to basic ALSA, which explains why you only see “Speakers – Built-in Audio” and no headphone option.
Misconfiguration → A missing or broken package can prevent PipeWire from starting.

🛠️ Steps to Fix

1. Check PipeWire Status

Run:

systemctl --user status pipewire

If it says inactive (dead) or failed, that’s the problem.

2. Start PipeWire Manually

Run:

systemctl --user start pipewire pipewire-pulse

Then check again:

wpctl status

3. Enable PipeWire at Boot

If it wasn’t enabled, fix that with:

systemctl --user enable pipewire pipewire-pulse

4. Verify PipeWire Packages

Make sure the required packages are installed:

sudo apt install pipewire pipewire-audio-client-libraries wireplumber

5. Reboot

After enabling and installing, reboot the laptop. Then run:

wpctl status

You should now see a list of audio devices (sinks), including headphones if detected.

✅ So the root cause is: your audio server (PipeWire) isn’t running, so Ubuntu can’t switch outputs.

Would you like me to walk you through checking the systemctl --user status pipewire output line by line, so we can confirm whether it’s simply inactive or if it’s failing with an error?

5. Copilot , I got this message "pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled) Active: inactive (dead) TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:29:23 +08; 5min ago Dec 29 07:06:01 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi> lines 1-13...skipping... ○ pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled) Active: inactive (dead) TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:29:23 +08; 5min ago Dec 29 07:06:01 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root). ~ " ........... when I run the command "systemctl --user status pipewire" .........so , what could go wrong ? THANKS.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Great job checking the service status — the message you’re seeing actually explains the situation clearly. Let’s break it down:

🔎 What the Log Means

ConditionUser=!root → PipeWire is designed to run as a regular user service, not as root.
The log says: “PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root)”.
This means you tried to check or start PipeWire in a context where systemd thinks you’re root (or not a normal user session). Since PipeWire is a user service, it refuses to start under root.

🛠️ How to Fix

Make sure you’re running commands as your normal user, not with sudo.
- For example, instead of:
```
sudo systemctl --user status pipewire
```
  just run:
```
systemctl --user status pipewire
```
- The --user flag already means “run in the user session,” so adding sudo breaks it.
Start PipeWire in your user session
```
systemctl --user start pipewire pipewire-pulse
```
Then check:
```
wpctl status
```
You should now see your audio devices.
Enable PipeWire to start automatically
```
systemctl --user enable pipewire pipewire-pulse
```
This ensures it runs every time you log in.
If it still doesn’t start
- Verify you’re logged into a graphical session (PipeWire won’t run in a pure text console).
- Make sure the packages are installed:
```
sudo apt install pipewire pipewire-audio-client-libraries wireplumber
```

✅ Summary

The root cause is: PipeWire won’t start because you’re invoking it as root. It must run as your normal user session.

Once you restart it correctly as your user, wpctl status should show sinks (like headphones) and you’ll be able to set them as default.

👉 Do you want me to walk you through the exact sequence of commands (without sudo) so you can try them right away and confirm whether PipeWire comes alive?

6. Copilot, when I run the command "pactl list short sinks" ......... I got the message........ "56 alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo PipeWire s32le 2ch 48000Hz RUNNING".......what could go wrong?

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Thanks for sharing that output — it’s very telling. Let’s break it down:

🔎 What the Output Means

56    alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo    PipeWire    s32le 2ch 48000Hz    RUNNING

alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo → This is the only audio sink currently detected. It represents your laptop’s built‑in speakers.
PipeWire → Confirms the audio server is running and managing devices.
RUNNING → Audio is actively being sent to this sink (your speakers).
No headphone sink listed → Your headset jack is not being recognized as a separate output device.

🛠️ What Could Be Wrong

Jack detection issue
The system isn’t detecting when headphones are plugged in, so it never creates a “headphones” sink.
Driver/ALSA quirk
On some MSI laptops, the Realtek audio chipset needs extra configuration to expose the headphone jack separately.
Fallback mode
PipeWire may only be seeing one output (speakers), so plugging in headphones doesn’t switch automatically.

✅ Next Steps

1. Check ALSA Mixer

Open a terminal and run:

alsamixer

Use arrow keys to navigate.
Look for a Headphone channel.
If it’s muted (shows MM at the bottom), press M to unmute.

2. Force Jack Detection via ALSA Options

Edit the ALSA config file:

sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf

Add this line at the end:

options snd-hda-intel model=generic

Save and reboot.
This forces the driver to treat the headphone jack more generically, which often fixes detection issues.

3. Verify After Reboot

Run again:

pactl list short sinks

You should ideally see two sinks:

analog-stereo (speakers)
analog-headphones (headset jack)

4. If Still No Headphones Sink

Check if your headset works on another device (to rule out hardware).
Try updating audio packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Consider installing pavucontrol (PulseAudio Volume Control) for a more detailed GUI to switch outputs:

sudo apt install pavucontrol

🎯 Summary

Right now, Ubuntu only sees your speakers. The headset jack isn’t being exposed as a separate sink, so audio can’t be routed to it. The fix usually involves unmuting in ALSA or forcing jack detection with a driver option.

👉 Do you want me to walk you through editing alsa-base.conf step‑by‑step, so you can try the driver tweak safely?

7. Copilot , I saw the diagram but how do I look for the Headphone channel ?

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Great question — let’s walk through how to actually find the Headphone channel inside alsamixer, since the interface can be a bit confusing at first.

🎧 Step‑by‑Step in `alsamixer`

Open alsamixer
```
alsamixer
```
You’ll see a colorful bar‑graph interface in the terminal.

Switch to the Right Sound Card
- Press F6 to select the sound card.
- You’ll see a list (often something like default, pipewire, pulse, and HDA Intel PCH).
- Choose the HDA Intel PCH (or similar — it’s the hardware card for your laptop’s audio).

Navigate Through Channels
- Use the left/right arrow keys to move across channels.
- Each channel has a label at the bottom (e.g., Master, PCM, Speaker, Headphone).
- The bars above show volume levels.

Look for “Headphone”
- If your driver exposes it, you’ll see a channel named Headphone.
- If it shows MM at the bottom, that means it’s muted.
- Press M to unmute (it should change to OO).
- Use the up arrow to raise the volume.

Save and Exit
- Just press Esc to exit — changes are applied immediately.

🔍 If You Don’t See “Headphone”

That means the driver isn’t exposing the headphone jack separately.
In that case, Ubuntu only shows “Speakers” as the output, which matches what you saw in pactl.
The fix is usually adding an ALSA driver option (model=generic or model=headset) in /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf.

✅ So: in alsamixer, you’re looking for a channel labeled “Headphone” when you scroll sideways with the arrow keys. If it’s missing, that confirms the driver isn’t detecting your headset jack properly.

Would you like me to show you the exact line to add in alsa-base.conf so that Ubuntu forces the driver to expose the headphone jack? That’s the next logical step if you don’t see “Headphone” in alsamixer.

norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$ sudo su
[sudo: authenticate] Password:
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# pactl list short sinks
Command 'pactl' not found, but can be installed with:
apt install pulseaudio-utils
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# apt-get install pulseaudio-utils
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
Solving dependencies... Done
The following additional packages will be installed:
libpulsedsp
Suggested packages:
pulseaudio
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libpulsedsp pulseaudio-utils
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root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# alsamixer
cannot open mixer: Host is down
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# alsamixer
cannot open mixer: Host is down
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# pactl list short sinks
Connection failure: Connection refused
pa_context_connect() failed: Connection refused
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# alsamixer
cannot open mixer: Host is down
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# apt-get alsamixer
E: Invalid operation alsamixer
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# apt-get update
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root@nurul555:/home/norizan# pactl list short sinks
Connection failure: Connection refused
pa_context_connect() failed: Connection refused
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user status pipewire
○ pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)
TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket
Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:22:19 +08; 5min ago
└─ ConditionUser=!root was not met

Dec 29 07:06:01 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
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root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user start pipewire pipewire-pulse
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user enable pipewire pipewire-pulse
Created symlink '/root/.config/systemd/user/default.target.wants/pipewire.service' → '/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service'.
Created symlink '/root/.config/systemd/user/sockets.target.wants/pipewire.socket' → '/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.socket'.
Created symlink '/root/.config/systemd/user/default.target.wants/pipewire-pulse.service' → '/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire-pulse.service'.
Created symlink '/root/.config/systemd/user/sockets.target.wants/pipewire-pulse.socket' → '/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire-pulse.socket'.
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user enable pipewire pipewire-pulse
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# apt install pipewire pipewire-audio-client-libraries wireplumber
pipewire is already the newest version (1.4.7-3ubuntu2).
pipewire set to manually installed.
wireplumber is already the newest version (0.5.10-3).
wireplumber set to manually installed.
Installing:
pipewire-audio-client-libraries

Installing dependencies:
pipewire-jack

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root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan#
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user enable pipewire pipewire-pulse
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# wpctl status
Could not connect to PipeWire
root@nurul555:/home/norizan# apt install pipewire pipewire-audio-client-libraries wireplumber
pipewire is already the newest version (1.4.7-3ubuntu2).
pipewire-audio-client-libraries is already the newest version (1.4.7-3ubuntu2).
wireplumber is already the newest version (0.5.10-3).
Summary:
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root@nurul555:/home/norizan# systemctl --user status pipewire
○ pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)
TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket
Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:29:23 +08; 5min ago

Dec 29 07:06:01 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (Conditi>
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○ pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)
TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket
Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:29:23 +08; 5min ago

Dec 29 07:06:01 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:09:26 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:22:19 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
Dec 29 07:29:23 nurul555 systemd[5550]: pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service was skipped because of an unmet condition check (ConditionUser=!root).
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○ pipewire.service - PipeWire Multimedia Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/user/pipewire.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)
TriggeredBy: ○ pipewire.socket
Condition: start condition unmet at Mon 2025-12-29 07:29:23 +08; 5min ago

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After I was informed by MICROSOFT Copilot that the command should be run not in superuser mode but in normal user mode , then the troubleshooting process has to be done in normal user mode , so , commands and tips given by MICROSOFT Copilot , during the troubleshooting process should be type in normal user mode

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norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$ wpctl status
PipeWire 'pipewire-0' [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, cookie:3320775013]
└─ Clients:
33. WirePlumber [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2631]
37. pipewire [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2641]
47. WirePlumber [export] [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2631]
59. GNOME Volume Control Media Keys [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:3006]
60. gnome-shell [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2885]
61. GNOME Shell Volume Control [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2885]
62. xdg-desktop-portal [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:3433]
63. Firefox [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:3727]
64. Mutter [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:2885]
66. GNOME Settings [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:4783]
67. GNOME Settings [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:4783]
86. speech-dispatcher-dummy [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:6467]
92. Firefox [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:3727]
98. wpctl [1.4.7, norizan@nurul555, pid:7671]

Audio
├─ Devices:
│ 51. Built-in Audio [alsa]
│ 52. Built-in Audio [alsa]
│
├─ Sinks:
│ * 56. Built-in Audio Analog Stereo [vol: 0.26]
│
├─ Sources:
│ * 57. Built-in Audio Analog Stereo [vol: 1.00]
│
├─ Filters:
│
└─ Streams:
75. GNOME Settings
65. monitor_FR
68. input_FL < ALC892 Analog:capture_FL [active]
70. monitor_FL
73. input_FR < ALC892 Analog:capture_FR [active]
77. GNOME Settings
74. input_FR < ALC892 Analog:monitor_FR [active]
76. input_FL < ALC892 Analog:monitor_FL [active]
78. monitor_FR
79. monitor_FL
81. Firefox
82. output_FL > ALC892 Analog:playback_FL [active]
83. output_FR > ALC892 Analog:playback_FR [active]
87. speech-dispatcher-dummy
88. output_FL > ALC892 Analog:playback_FL [paused]
89. output_FR > ALC892 Analog:playback_FR [paused]
93. GNOME Settings
101. input_FL < speech-dispatcher-dummy:output_FL [init]
102. monitor_FL
103. input_FR < speech-dispatcher-dummy:output_FR [init]
104. monitor_FR

Video
├─ Devices:
│
├─ Sinks:
│
├─ Sources:
│
├─ Filters:
│
└─ Streams:

Settings
└─ Default Configured Devices:
0. Audio/Sink alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$ pactl list short sinks
56 alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo PipeWire s32le 2ch 48000Hz RUNNING
norizan@nurul555:~$
norizan@nurul555:~$ alsamixer
norizan@nurul555:~$

PHEW ! It is working at last ! Thank you very much ALLAH for all the knowledge that you have given me !

My journey with the Linux Operating System

Sunday, 28 December 2025

🎧 Common Causes

🛠️ Steps to Try

✅ Quick Check

🖥️ Step 2: Forcing the Output Device Manually

1. Open a Terminal

2. List All Audio Outputs (Sinks)

3. Set the Headphones as Default

4. Move Current Audio Streams

5. Test

🔍 If No Headphones Sink Appears

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

🛠️ How to Fix

1. Restart the Audio Services

2. Check if PipeWire is Running

3. Try the PipeWire Tool

4. Reboot

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

🛠️ Steps to Fix

1. Check PipeWire Status

2. Start PipeWire Manually

3. Enable PipeWire at Boot

4. Verify PipeWire Packages

5. Reboot

🔎 What the Log Means

🛠️ How to Fix

✅ Summary

🔎 What the Output Means

🛠️ What Could Be Wrong

✅ Next Steps

1. Check ALSA Mixer

2. Force Jack Detection via ALSA Options

3. Verify After Reboot

4. If Still No Headphones Sink

🎯 Summary

🎧 Step‑by‑Step in `alsamixer`

🔍 If You Don’t See “Headphone”

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Sunday, 28 December 2025

🎧 Common Causes

🛠️ Steps to Try

✅ Quick Check

🖥️ Step 2: Forcing the Output Device Manually

1. Open a Terminal

2. List All Audio Outputs (Sinks)

3. Set the Headphones as Default

4. Move Current Audio Streams

5. Test

🔍 If No Headphones Sink Appears

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

🛠️ How to Fix

1. Restart the Audio Services

2. Check if PipeWire is Running

3. Try the PipeWire Tool

4. Reboot

🔎 What Could Be Wrong

🛠️ Steps to Fix

1. Check PipeWire Status

2. Start PipeWire Manually

3. Enable PipeWire at Boot

4. Verify PipeWire Packages

5. Reboot

🔎 What the Log Means

🛠️ How to Fix

✅ Summary

🔎 What the Output Means

🛠️ What Could Be Wrong

✅ Next Steps

1. Check ALSA Mixer

2. Force Jack Detection via ALSA Options

3. Verify After Reboot

4. If Still No Headphones Sink

🎯 Summary

🎧 Step‑by‑Step in alsamixer

🔍 If You Don’t See “Headphone”

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🎧 Step‑by‑Step in `alsamixer`