If you are a content creator or streamer, you likely just need to capture internal sound. Here is the standard workaround using modern Android features:
Apps like or AudioRelay offer a pseudo-virtual cable. They create a local network server on your device. One app sends audio to 127.0.0.1 (localhost), and another app receives it.
This is analog, not digital, but many Android audio professionals prefer it because it has and works with any app that supports USB audio.
Developers have attempted to write custom audio HALs to create virtual input/output lines, but this requires deep system-level modification and is not a "plug-and-play" app solution. Google Groups 4. Summary Table: Software vs. Hardware Ease of Use Requirement Physical Loopback Cable Hardware Dongle AudioRelay (Wi-Fi/USB) Low to Medium PC Connection Internal Recording API Android 10+ Rooted System Drivers Root Access