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iPod Touch delays playing music

I have a 7th gen. iPod Touch using iOS 15.4.1 When I play music on a walk there's a delay of about 20-30 seconds. I don't keep any other apps running and its kind of annoying. Is there any way to fix this?

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Posted on Apr 9, 2022 1:36 PM

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Hello mkruzel5,


In order to facilitate additional replies from the Community, please provide additional details about the delay you're experiencing. For example:


  • Does this delay happen when starting to play music, or between every song?
  • When did this behavior begin, or did it always happen?
  • Are you using Apple Music, or imported content from Finder or iTunes?


Regards.

Posted on Apr 10, 2022 10:39 AM

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Apr 10, 2022 11:37 AM in response to mkruzel5

Hi mkruzel5,


It's great to hear the slow playback speed has been resolved.


If the issue comes back, test the behavior after removing and re-adding the music to your iPod. You may need to use iTunes/Finder to remove the synced music and then sync it back:


Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


Kind regards.

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Apr 10, 2022 10:39 AM in response to mkruzel5

Hello mkruzel5,


In order to facilitate additional replies from the Community, please provide additional details about the delay you're experiencing. For example:


  • Does this delay happen when starting to play music, or between every song?
  • When did this behavior begin, or did it always happen?
  • Are you using Apple Music, or imported content from Finder or iTunes?


Regards.

Apr 10, 2022 10:55 AM in response to Drew_7

Hi, Drew. The delay happens when I first start playing music and when the following songs continue to play. I just bought this iPod 7th gen about 6-8 months ago so it has been happening for awhile. This is imported music from iTunes over the years (purchased music from iTunes, imported cds, purchased aac music from other artists as well).

Question marked as Helpful

Apr 10, 2022 11:37 AM in response to mkruzel5

Hi mkruzel5,


It's great to hear the slow playback speed has been resolved.


If the issue comes back, test the behavior after removing and re-adding the music to your iPod. You may need to use iTunes/Finder to remove the synced music and then sync it back:


Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


Kind regards.

Apr 13, 2022 5:53 PM in response to Chris_D13

I too have the same problem after upgrading to 15. Four. One I am using an iPhone 13. I’m using the iOS music app with my own music and not using Apple Music. Toggling Wi-Fi on off makes no difference. My problem is whenever I use play next song or play previous song, there is a gap/silence from between 10-25 seconds where nothing happens and then finally the song begins to play. This is beyond annoying can you please help.

iPod Touch delays playing music

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