4th Gen Ipod Nano switching to "shuffle" when ipod is turned upside down..
This is kind of annoying. I have a 4th generation iPod shuffle that I bought a few months ago. I primarily keep it in my car but occasionally put it in my pocket to go to the gym. I have the "gyroscope" function turned off. If I brake suddenly and the iPod falls from the seat to the floor, it'll make a noise I can best describe as a "doodle" and it will automatically shuffle songs. It will stop whatever song is being played and act as if I selected "shuffle".
Is there a way to turn this feature off? This is annoying. It happens quite often, though not every time.
Another example, I have my iPod in my pocket and I'm mowing the lawn, and the vibrations from walking will make it do this too.
Thanks in advance
Pete
I would have to disagree with you. I like the shake and shuffle feature. I would assume people also use ipods for travelling/commuting. Bus rides, trains, flights and so on.
But, to each their own opinions I guess.
Peace!
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