IPOD Shuffle PLay count does not update

hi

i am using what i belive is auto sync, itunes reports it is running a sync as soon as i put the device on the dock. i am manualy filling the ipod play list at the moment as i was hoping i could in the future use the count and ratings to create smart play lists. given its size, which is perfect for work and the volume of music i have on the laptop i am hoping i can make this work.

thanks in advance

hey

don't know if this helps but i added the contents of the ipod to a play list and then set the opton to auto fill from this play list. play some tune and eureka! play count has updated.

gonna try a few times to ensure this works but gotta pop over to Paris for a couple of days to do a job so i will test and write back at the weekend.

PS the date last played has also been updated which most searches say cant be done on a shuffle as the device has no internal clock.

hi

dunno if you are interested but opening itunes before attaching the device and also using auto fill from play lists seems to update OK

i will test and see which of these 2 changes have made the difference.

Use autofill and it works, manual fill does not. i think that *** or is it a limitation of the shuffle????? i aslo sync each day. Maybe i need a proper IPOD!!!!!