iPod nano 3G skips to next song when part way through a song. Reloading software and music did not help. Multiple resets did not help. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
iPod nano, Other OS, 1.1.3
Does this happen to all songs on the iPod, when you play them? Or does it happen to some, but not all songs? If it's some, not all, does it always happen to the same songs, or does it happen to random songs (different each time)?
It is totally random. It may not do it for an hour or it may do four in a row rapidly. Thanks.
Your iPod can receive remote playback control signals from buttons on the headphones cord. Even if your headphones do not have buttons on the cord, it may be sending false signals. Makes sure the headphones plug is fully inserted into iPod's headphones jack. A slightly misaligned plug can cause false signals. And also try different headphones, in case your current headphones are faulty.
If that does not help (headphones are OK), there may be general data corruption on the iPod. I'm not sure if "multiple resets" means you did a Restore on your iPod using iTunes, but that would be the next step. A Restore erases the iPod and sets it to default "factory" condition. The Restore button is on the iPod's Summary settings screen in iTunes. After the Restore, set it up to sync like before. If there's no hardware problem, it should work properly.
It is totally random. It may not do it for an hour or it may do four in a row rapidly
I did try a restore which did not solve it. I am not using headphones; playing from a JBL speaker/docking station. Thanks.
As a test, try using regular headphones to see of this problem occurs when not connected to the speaker dock.
iPod nano 3G skips
