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New iPod randomly skipping songs

I got a new iPod classic 120GB, replacing my old 60gb. I loaded it up with my songs and stuff, and started using it, but after a while it skipped to next song halfway through a song. This happened a few times, and once the ipod even restarted itself (after displaying a low quality 8bit colour apple logo image). I then restored my iPod, and checked for latest software, and it seemed to be better for a while, but it just skipped a song again.

I'm pretty sure all the song files are mp3, but maybe some AACs. Songs that skipped played fine other times. iPod hasn't been dropped since I got it... I guess I have to take it to an apple center for warranty... Does anyone elses new 120GB skip songs?

Thanks
Rodger

New 120GB Classic, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Sep 16, 2008 8:05 AM

258 replies

May 6, 2014 5:43 PM in response to Rodger Sutherland

It took me probably an hour to figure it out on my own. I tried redownloading, converting a song that's been giving me problems to AAC and restarting my iPod touch 4th generation. Even after syncing it over and over again and wasting all that time, I put my playlist on Shuffle and it 100% fixed the problem.

jpozuk

Level 1

55 points

May 6, 2014 6:53 PM in response to sinynathehuntress

I am happy that you found a solution in such a short time. However my problem is in listening to albums not playlists, so I am not sure your solution will be transferable. Since my skipping seems to be totally random and not repeatable on any specific song, it is never easy for me to tell if any solution is the one.

All that said, I would appreciate it if you could post back in a few weeks to let us/me know if this is indeed a possible solution.

jpozuk

Level 1

55 points

May 6, 2014 7:01 PM in response to sinynathehuntress

Sorry for double post. Just noticed you are replying about an ipod touch. I and original poster commented on an ipod classic. Did not realize this issue was so widespread,

New iPod randomly skipping songs