guide-fix-matebook-x-pro-speakers-linux.md

Fix Huawei Matebook X Pro Speakers on Linux

Out of the box Linux install only 2 out of 4 speakers are working on the Matebook X Pro.

Here is a step-by-step guide to fix this issue and enabling all 4 speakers to work properly under Linux.

1. Install needed packages

   $ sudo pacman -S alsa-utils pulseaudio pulseaudio-alsa alsa-tools pavucontrol pulsemixer

2. Use hdajackretask as root to apply to correct config

   $ sudo hdajackretask

3. Select Realtek ALC256 codec on the top.

4. Check the Show unconnected pins and Advanced overrides options on right.

5. Apply the following configuration for PIN ID: 0x14

   

6. Apply the following configuration for PIN ID: 0x1b

   

7. Select Install boot override on the bottom right.

8. (Optional) If you have full disk encryption you need to edit your /etc/mkiniticpio.conf with:

   FILES=(/usr/lib/firmware/hda-jack-retask.fw)

9. (Optional) Then recreate your initramfs:

   sudo mkinitcpio -P

10. Reboot

11. Open pavucontrol, navigate to Configuration and under Profile dropdown, select Analog Surround 4.0 Output.

    Or to achieve the same in terminal : pactl set-card-profile 0 output:analog-surround-40

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