Sound not working in Ubuntu 14.04

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Initially it was working fine and suddenly it stopped working. After installing AMAROK audio player. This is about the ALSAMIXER

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Looking for help ? Thanks in advance

wranvaud · Accepted Answer · 2017-11-14 16:00:18Z

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Reinstall alsa-utils

sudo apt-get install alsa-utils --reinstall

Download and install alsa-lib

On this page you will find all versions https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-lib

Or find Here a link to version 1.0.25-4(the stable version)
- Extract the archive and run the following code in the extracted directory
```
./configure && make
```
- Then
```
sudo make install
```

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answered Apr 29, 2014 at 11:33

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after doing the above (thank-you for this solution!) - reload alsa via the command: sudo alsa force-reload and when you check your sound settings, you should see all of your devices.
– Micheal Shallop
May 19, 2014 at 20:21
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I have the same problem except: Card : HDA ATI SB, Chipset : Realtek ALC887-VD. Sound works except in vlc, no sound control on top right of the screen. I tried your method, it doesn't help. Any idea ?
– Tarass
Aug 26, 2014 at 16:03
try resetting your vlc
– Deepen
Aug 27, 2014 at 12:16
hi , couldn't resolve issue with steps you mentioned. Cant figure out where the issue lies @Jax-L . I observe issue system wide , not only in VLC
– Imposter
Sep 1, 2014 at 6:39
I have followed your hints but it doesn't show the devices in the "Play sounds through" list. What have I to do? thanks in advance
– Michelangelo
Sep 24, 2014 at 8:49

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