Editing Openai/694cfb15-6f50-8010-98f5-116bd45bba66 (section)

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For now, set the laptop mic as default so things like Discord, games, Zoom work.
# Win + R → mmsys.cpl
# Recording tab
# Right-click Microphone Array
# Click: - Set as Default Device - Set as Default Communication Device
# Click Apply

➡️ This immediately fixes mic issues in apps.

==== Apple EarPods: ====
* Use TRRS (CTIA)
* Depend on Realtek jack detection + Audio Console

Tiny11 often breaks:
* Realtek Audio Console
* Jack pop-up detection
* Headset vs Headphones switching

So Windows thinks your EarPods are headphones only, not a headset.

==== 1. Open Realtek Audio Console ====
# Plug in EarPods
# Look for: - “Connector settings” - “Device advanced settings”
# Set the jack to Headset (with mic)

If you never get a pop-up, Tiny11 removed that component.

==== 1. In Realtek Audio Console ====
# Disable: - “Enable jack detection”
# Restart

This forces Realtek to expose the mic input.

==== Then the EarPods mic will not work reliably on Tiny11. ====

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==== If you want to confirm the EarPods mic truly isn’t routed: ====
# mmsys.cpl → Recording
# Speak into EarPods mic
# Watch Microphone (Realtek Audio)

If no green bar → routing failure (not fixable without full Windows).

===== 🟢 Your laptop is fine =====
🟡 Tiny11 partially broke audio routing
🔴 Apple EarPods mic depends on components Tiny11 removes

If you tell me:
* Whether Realtek Audio Console opens
* Or if you want a cheap adapter recommendation

I’ll get you to a 100% working setup fast 🎧