Q: Audiobook stuck a previous playback position

This happens frequently on my phone where I check the save payback position on the book on ITunes. It will lock in a certain position and wont let me move it beyond that point.

I'm currently locked in at 45 mins on a 15 hr audiobook. If I listen to say 65 mins and then pause/multi-task or close iBooks when I reopen the book it will flash back to its remembered location at 45 mins.

Is there a way to fix this from my phone?

Thanks!

iPhone 5, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 8, 2016 7:10 AM

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jdo_apple Jun 9, 2016 10:06 AM in response to maatspencer
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Jun 9, 2016 10:06 AM in response to maatspencer

Hello maatspencer,

I know that having an issue where the playhead in an audiobook isn't moving within the iBooks app is not the Apple experience you expect. Don't worry, I'll do everything I can to help you!
First, let’s make sure you have forced iBooks to close, and restarted your iPhone:

Force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Next, we would want to test this with different audiobook files and see if you notice duplicate or similar behaviors. Also you would want to test this on other devices with the same audiobooks, if you can.

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities.
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by Marjorie Ruth,

Marjorie Ruth Jun 13, 2016 3:07 PM in response to jdo_apple
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Jun 13, 2016 3:07 PM in response to jdo_apple

So you test it and then what?
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