How to set loop/repeat for playlists on iPod Touch 4th Gen

Hi stretchyredtiger,

Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to repeat playlists on the iPod touch. We would recommend you use this article for more information.

"On your iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Play a song, album, or playlist.
3. Tap the song that's playing at the bottom of your screen.
4. In the screen that appears, tap the Playing Next icon  in the lower-right corner.
5. In the upper-right corner of the Playing Next screen, you can:

• • Tap the Shuffle button  to turn shuffle on or off. 
• Tap the Repeat button  to repeat an album or playlist, repeat a song, or turn repeat off.
  • Don't see shuffle or repeat? Want to know what the Autoplay button  does?"

"If you don't see shuffle or repeat

• Update your device to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, or macOS. On a PC, update to the latest version of iTunes for Windows. On an Android device, update the Apple Music app to the latest version.
• You can't shuffle and repeat music in your Autoplay queue. If you're listening to music in your Autoplay queue, the shuffle and repeat buttons disappear. You can only shuffle and repeat songs, albums, or playlists."

Repeat and shuffle music

Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.

Cheers.