sound-2.6 (alsa-kernel)

Bug #1958019
Comment #93

Comment 93 for bug 1958019

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In Linux Kernel Bug Tracker #208555, darnellkeithj (darnellkeithj-linux-kernel-bugs) wrote on 2021-02-14:

#93

(In reply to Cameron from comment #79)
> Alas, I doubt litigation is on the table.
>
> I also absolutely would not have purchased this laptop had I known sound
> support would have been an issue in Linux (or at least returned it
> within the first 30 days had I known 6 months later this would still be
> ongoing). I received mine back in August... Now I'm starting to eye new
> laptops already because I don't have any sound. However, now I'm also
> concerned that comparatively spec'ed laptops may also have sound issues
> potentially due to amplifier sound chips that could result in the same
> problem.
>
> At some point in the near future, I may resort to purchasing new laptops
> and returning them within 30 days if there are any issues under Linux,
> because I simply can't assume they'll be addressed.
>
> Lenovo not wanting to put any developer time into drivers doesn't
> necessarily mean they're refusing documentation. Perhaps a code bounty
> could work? I'd be willing to donate to that cause.
>
> On 2/14/21 2:20 PM, <email address hidden> wrote:
> > https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=208555
> >
> > --- Comment #78 from <email address hidden> ---
> > (In reply to Jim33 from comment #77)
> >> (In reply to Jaroslav Kysela from comment #43)
> >>
> >>> Contact Lenovo, if you can, for help (BIOS - Linux support). They are
> >>> supporting more the non-gaming hardware in Linux (ThinkPad/ThinkStation
> >>> series).
> >> I don't think there is much help to expect from Lenovo. I contacted
> support
> >> and after a detailed email explaining the issue on my dual boot Win/Linux
> >> system I got this:
> >>
> >> "Thank you for your E-Mail. I will gladly help you.
> >> Our devices are all tested to work with only windows, and no other OS.
> >> If you have any other questions, I will gladly answer them."
> >>
> >> Good that he will "gladly help me"... ;-)
> >>
> >> I have a Legion 7i running Ubuntu 20.04 default kernel.
> >> If I would have knew this issue before I would have probably bought
> another
> >> laptop.
> > There needs to be a push by the linux community and possible litigation to
> > force companies to provide documentation
> >

Do try to install Archlinux and use the kernel https://gitlab.com/manfromva/manfromva/-/tree/master/Kernels

I have a Duet 7i with the same sound system and I currently have sound. It didn't work for me on endeavoros but works with Arcolinux and Garuda so far.

(In reply to Cameron from comment #79)
> Alas, I doubt litigation is on the table.
> 
> I also absolutely would not have purchased this laptop had I known sound 
> support would have been an issue in Linux (or at least returned it 
> within the first 30 days had I known 6 months later this would still be 
> ongoing). I received mine back in August... Now I'm starting to eye new 
> laptops already because I don't have any sound. However, now I'm also 
> concerned that comparatively spec'ed laptops may also have sound issues 
> potentially due to amplifier sound chips that could result in the same 
> problem.
> 
> At some point in the near future, I may resort to purchasing new laptops 
> and returning them within 30 days if there are any issues under Linux, 
> because I simply can't assume they'll be addressed.
> 
> Lenovo not wanting to put any developer time into drivers doesn't 
> necessarily mean they're refusing documentation. Perhaps a code bounty 
> could work? I'd be willing to donate to that cause.
> 
> On 2/14/21 2:20 PM, bugzilla-daemon@bugzilla.kernel.org wrote:
> > https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=208555
> >
> > --- Comment #78 from darnellkeithj@gmail.com ---
> > (In reply to Jim33 from comment #77)
> >> (In reply to Jaroslav Kysela from comment #43)
> >>
> >>> Contact Lenovo, if you can, for help (BIOS - Linux support). They are
> >>> supporting more the non-gaming hardware in Linux (ThinkPad/ThinkStation
> >>> series).
> >> I don't think there is much help to expect from Lenovo. I contacted
> support
> >> and after a detailed email explaining the issue on my dual boot Win/Linux
> >> system I got this:
> >>
> >> "Thank you for your E-Mail. I will gladly help you.
> >> Our devices are all tested to work with only windows, and no other OS.
> >> If you have any other questions, I will gladly answer them."
> >>
> >> Good that he will "gladly help me"...  ;-)
> >>
> >> I have a Legion 7i running Ubuntu 20.04 default kernel.
> >> If I would have knew this issue before I would have probably bought
> another
> >> laptop.
> > There needs to be a push by the linux community and possible litigation to
> > force companies to provide documentation
> >

Do try to install Archlinux and use the kernel https://gitlab.com/manfromva/manfromva/-/tree/master/Kernels

I have a Duet 7i with the same sound system and I currently have sound. It didn't work for me on endeavoros but works with Arcolinux and Garuda so far.