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09-07-2019 07:12 AM - edited 09-07-2019 07:25 AM
After Windows 10 x64 update 1903 the sound stopped working, but playback was quickly fixed by HP updates.
However, mic input still does not work well - there is a heavy distortion of sound in telephony applications.
The 1903 update "happened" early in the summer, but there are still no driver updates from HP, or Realtek, at least publicly open for download.
Recording audio, or making calls became impossible on previously smoothly running laptop.
Some working solution is needed urgently
//I mean, a solution safe for other subsystems, and battery: obviously "BCDEDIT /SET DISABLEDYNAMICTICK YES" - breaking to fix - is not a solution.
And yes, I tried https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Audio/Bad-sound-quality-and-headset-microphone-not-working/m-...
Does not help, obviously.
BTW, if there is no fix for current hardware, how warranty-return should be performed? I have 3 years care-pack. Will it be replaced with a newer "not-worse" laptop with operational hardware?
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09-18-2019 05:57 AM - edited 09-18-2019 06:01 AM
1) Japanese Support still did not contact me despite your forwarded request. It is still not available by phone, putting customers on infinite hold, resulting in serious phone bills without any results. This clearly tells that Japanese support SHOULD be finally restructured and all their managers fired and banned from returning to business.
2) I tried not-recommended methods of solving your problem with drivers (i.e. caused by your design and not user actions). And partially solved it by installing newer drivers from Omen 15t laptop. This is still not perfect solution, because Omen laptops are equipped with Microphone array and driver from top model X2 just does not work with ENVY 13. Driver from 15t has incorrect microphone configuration panel with two microphones. Anyway, it is the only working solution to microphone distortions problem.
And it characterizes your driver department very bad. You HAVE working drivers, but you just decided not making them available to customers using not so old laptop models.
09-10-2019 12:16 PM
I suggest you download and run the HP Support Assistant from this Link: https://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html?jumpid=va_r602_us/en/any/psg/p...
HPSA will automatically search for all the latest drivers for your Notebook
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Click My devices in the top menu, and then click Updates in the My PC or My notebook pane.
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Click Check for updates and messages to scan for new updates.
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Review the list of updates. Updates with a yellow information icon are recommended. Updates with a blue information icon are optional.
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Click the update name for a description, version number, and file size.
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Select the box next to any updates you want to install, and then click Download and install.
Use the troubleshooting tool in Windows
Run the audio troubleshooting tool in Windows to automatically fix common audio recording and audio playback problems with your computer.
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In Windows, type find and fix audio into Search, or right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Troubleshoot sound problems.
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Select Find and fix audio playback problems or Find and fix audio recording problems from the Search results.
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Click Next.
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Select the device you want to troubleshoot, and then click Next.
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Wait while the troubleshooter detects problems and makes changes (or prompts you to make changes).
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When the troubleshooter is done, the Troubleshooting has completed page displays, listing any problems found and what changes were made to the computer.
NOTE:
For detailed information about the troubleshooting, click View detailed information in the troubleshooter window.
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Click Close.
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If a recommended action displays, select Apply this fix or Skip this step to continue to search for other problems.
Test for sound.
Also, ensure Windows is up to date.
Select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available
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Raj1788
I am an HP Employee
09-10-2019 07:57 PM - edited 09-10-2019 09:58 PM
As you may have read it in my message, I already installed ALL the available drivers, and tried ALL the CANNED answers from HP, and Microsoft. Support Assistant is a default preinstalled tool by HP. Why do I need installing it again? So why do you repeat posting this infinitely long text? You could just confirm, did I do that or not in 4 words.
I need some reasoned advice, or solution from experienced support engineer.
//Which I can not get in Japan, because they don't speak English, and don't offer e-mail support initiation. They support in English by email only after the ticket was forwarded from responsible person inside HP.
As an alternative, I want to register an RMA case, which is neither explained by HP in the tool and at the website.
09-11-2019 03:27 PM
I have brought your issue to the attention of an appropriate team within HP.
They will likely request information from you in order to look up your case details or product serial number
Please look for a private message from an identified HP contact.
Additionally, keep in mind not to publicly post personal information (serial numbers and case details).
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Community.
Raj1788
I am an HP Employee
09-11-2019 06:31 PM
Thank you. I am ready to provide necessary information
BTW, Microsoft support seems unable to do anything at the moment, because there are vendor(HP)-specific components, incompatible with their predefined "solutions".
09-18-2019 05:57 AM - edited 09-18-2019 06:01 AM
1) Japanese Support still did not contact me despite your forwarded request. It is still not available by phone, putting customers on infinite hold, resulting in serious phone bills without any results. This clearly tells that Japanese support SHOULD be finally restructured and all their managers fired and banned from returning to business.
2) I tried not-recommended methods of solving your problem with drivers (i.e. caused by your design and not user actions). And partially solved it by installing newer drivers from Omen 15t laptop. This is still not perfect solution, because Omen laptops are equipped with Microphone array and driver from top model X2 just does not work with ENVY 13. Driver from 15t has incorrect microphone configuration panel with two microphones. Anyway, it is the only working solution to microphone distortions problem.
And it characterizes your driver department very bad. You HAVE working drivers, but you just decided not making them available to customers using not so old laptop models.
09-18-2019 10:06 AM
For those who wonder, where could those newer drivers be found, check this product page:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/omen-by-hp-15-dc0000-laptop-pc/20329817
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