Windows 10: USB-C type headphones not working

These headphones came with the Huawei P20 phone and work fine but, when I connect it via USB-C in my laptop (the port works too) it doesn't do anything. The audio keeps playing fine on the speakers, but when I open the sound configuration menu, both, the input and output device list are flickering as shown below but nothing is shown when I open them. What could the solution be?

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USB Type-C Headphones With Windows 10

Somewhat correct. The HTC usb-c headphones works better with HTC phones and okay with other smart phones. But does not work with PCs. Other USB-c headphones work with PCs.

 

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USB-C to HDMI 4K UHD Display Adapter, model TUC-HDMI

• Extend or mirror your computer's display to a 4K monitor or HDTV
• Flawless video with high speed USB Type-C to HDMI connection
• Max resolution: 3840 x 2160 resolution at 30 Hz

USB-C to VGA HDTV Adapter, model TUC-VGA

• Extend or mirror your computer's display to a projector, monitor or HDTV
• Flawless video with high speed USB Type-C to VGA connection
• Max resolution: 1920 x 1200 resolution at 60 Hz

USB-C to Gigabit Adapter, model TUC-ETG

• Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to your computer
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type-C port

 

USB Type-C Headphones With Windows 10

Here are steps to help fix the issue:

• Plug your headphones in.
• At the bottom right side of your desktop taskbar, right click the volume icon and select
  Playback devices.
• Check the default device and if it detects the headphones you plugged in.
• If it does not detect your headphones, you will need to update your BIOS.

Keep us posted.