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    alsa lib pcm.c:7843 error

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      thedigi321
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      Hello I am getting a alsa lib pcm.c:7843 underrun error after updating everything from binary to get the latest software. This error occurs when try to start an emulator I'm on a rpi3

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        thedigi321
        last edited by thedigi321

        after fooling around a bit my raspberry pi doesnt make ANY sound at all i didnt notice it at first but when selecting a game it doesnt make a sound as i move to game i want sorry for essentally bumping i just found the edit button, also i am using HDMI

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          Duveldg
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          When you start a rom and when in game press select + x and look at what driver it uses for audio. I had the same problem with some of the emulators after updating everything. For some the driver for audio was changed from sdl2 to alsathread. I didn't have sound and got the above mentioned underun error.

          It needs to be sdl2.

          Hope it helps.

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