Why this helps
Audio failures after updates are often service restarts, wrong output sink, or profile changes. A short checklist restores sound quickly.
Step-by-step guide
Fix no-sound after update
Quickly recover audio by restarting sound stacks and checking active outputs.
How to verify
System sound test and app playback should both work, with correct default sink retained after reboot.
Steps
- Restart PipeWire and WirePlumber user services.
- Select the correct output sink and profile.
- Test speakers and headphones separately.
- Check if a muted application stream is the real cause.