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Q: Pause Podcast to listen to it later - starts over instead of keeping my place

When I pause a podcast and go back to it later on, it starts from the beginning, not where I left off.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.2

Posted on Sep 27, 2016 11:25 AM

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Q: Pause Podcast to listen to it later - starts over instead of keeping my place

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  • by Starr.C,

    Starr.C Starr.C Sep 28, 2016 3:41 PM in response to Dmcguire17171717
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    Sep 28, 2016 3:41 PM in response to Dmcguire17171717
    Hello  Dmcguire17171717,

    Thanks for your question.  When you pause a podcast, the Podcast app is supposed to remember your playback position.  

    About the Podcasts app

    Podcasts remember your playback position, so you can start listening to a podcast on your iPhone, pause it when you get home, and pick up right where you left off on your Apple TV (4th generation). ​

    By default, the Podcasts app syncs subscriptions, stations, and playback position between your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV (4th generation).
     


    My first suggestion would be to reposition the scrubber in the place that you want in the podcast, quit the Podcast app and restart your iPhone.   Does the issue persist?

    If so, can you take a look at the questions below and reply back with your comments?

    • Have you backed up your iPhone 6?
    • Have you updated your iOS to the latest version?  (Your profile indicates iOS 9.2).
    • Is this behavior only happening with one podcast, or does it happen with all of your podcasts?
    • Are you syncing podcasts between devices?  Is it possible that you started at the beginning of this podcast on another device?
    Dmcguire17171717​, we look forward to receiving your feedback. 

    Enjoy the rest of your day!