I can confirm with the same device and Ubuntu rather than Mint. Starting from a new install of Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS with kernel 5.11.0-38, sound works fine. I am offered an update to kernel 5.13.0-27 via the package manager, after switching to this kernel sound does not work.
Tested using the Gnome Control Centre Sound test ("front left...") -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1958410 Title: bytcr_rt5640 sound not working with kernel >= 5.13 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-meta-hwe-5.13/+bug/1958410/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs