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I'm using Ubuntu 13.10 on a notebook Asus X450C, My speakers works fine, but, when i try to use headphones, the sound stops, but if i remove the headphones, it keeps playing normally

Pedro
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  • It may sound stupid, but on my Ubuntu, when I plug the headphones, the system automatically mutes everything so that my hears don't explode. Have you checked that? Have a look at the auto-mute column in alsamixer. – John WH Smith Jun 27 '14 at 01:30

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I had the same problem for days, but on Trusty (14.04). The solution was to do the following two things:

  1. Reset user configuration (as described in the Troubleshooting section of https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio);

  2. Make sure Independent HP is Disabled in alsamixer. To do that, just type alsamixer in a terminal, then choose your sound card (by pressing F6) and move to the Independent HP column.

Hope it helps!

Rafael Martins
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When pluging in your headphone check the system volume, it may drop itself to zero. If it is not at 0 then open the sound menu from settings, or just click sound on the the dash and change the output to your headphones. I have the same problem. It may also work in reverse headphones out and no speaker.

KImbroughhg
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  • Tried both answers, disabled de auto-mute option as he first answer suggested, and tried to configure my headphones on the sound settings, but nothing happens. Here is a print, when headphones are plugged. [link]http://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/000/295/701/full/Captura_de_tela_de_2014-06-26_22_44_11.png?1403833586 – Pedro Jun 27 '14 at 01:52
  • Not sure then... Is this a fresh install? – KImbroughhg Jun 27 '14 at 02:00
  • Yes, just installed ubuntu 13.10 – Pedro Jun 27 '14 at 02:07
  • Well I would have gone with 14.04 LTS it will be supported for 5 years versus I believe one or two more for 13.10. It could possibly solve the problem. I would try booting into a live disc or USB of 14.04 and see if the problem is solved there. EDIT: Support for 13.10 ends in 4 days so no one here will help you. I would suggest updating to 14.04 – KImbroughhg Jun 27 '14 at 02:44
  • Looks like the easiest way, thanks for the help. – Pedro Jun 27 '14 at 02:54