Certain MP3s cause iPod reset on fw 1.2

Wow, this is odd. I have two iPods that keep (or kept) me sane while travelling. I have the 60GB video ipod, and the all new 80GB video ipod.
Both are running firmware 1.2. The new ipod I manage using iTunes and the old one is managed by Anapod Explorer (which at least lets you easily add media to the iPod - without having to first go to the library).
They both now reset when playing certain MP3s. There is nothing special about the MP3 that resets the iPod, just that when you try to play it - RESET.
The MP3 are regular 44.1Khz, 128 kbps, MPEG Layer 3 files...
Anyone else got probs...

Thank you for the feedback. I just found the "hidden somewhere well deep in the abyss known as apple.com" work around for this problem... though according to apple it only affect mono MP3s which is incorrect, it also affects certain stereo MP3s.
Begs the question, if you know the problem exists, and you have the time to put a work around on the website, surely you could just as well fix the problem... and release an updated firmware.
It would be like Windows releasing a patch, that would randomly reboot you PC depending on whether or not you have a clock running on your PC and telling user to switch off the clock and wait for the next service pack... sigh.
Anyway, switching the EQ off has stabalised iPod a bit, my condolences to the other users struggling in this forum.

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After extensive testing, I found out that certain mp3s do that. They are however perfectly playable by
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http://www.mediafire.com/?mpoxfexbzgn
Upload this file with vfat safe chars (the problem is not in the filename, I have other music tracks that do the same and doesn't contain special chars like this one).
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- open it
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2 - stalled music player
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- from first screen choose Options → Refresh
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I don't have an N95, but I suspect it is the id3 tags causing the problem. They are encoded using ID3 v2.4, which isn't well supported on hardware players. As you list Amarok in the list of players you've tried successful I'm going to assume it is the culprit, as editing tags with Amarok always results in v2.4 being used. This behavior is hardcoded, with no user configurable way to change it.
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Ipod resets when selecting certain mp3 files

my ipod video 5th generation resets when selecting certain mp3 files ???? As well as certain video podcasts . Whats the deal anyone ?

Is Apple working on a "real" fix for this bug or do we have to live with limited use of our iPod resources?
No one on here really knows (the creators of the programs and software do not visit the Discussions), but Apple could possibly provide a fix in the future. It may not be very "high on their list" of iPod feedback requests of new features, and bug fixes, though, since this isn't an incredibly common problem.
If you'd like to add the the voices and tell Apple about this issue, let them know here on their feedback form: iPod Feedback
-Kylene
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IPod resets itself while trying to play certain songs.

For no specific reason, this has only happened so far with audio from my "Comedy" playlist. Either this is coincidental or my iPod lacks a sense of humor. Please let it be the former.
Anyway, when this occurs it takes me to the silvery Apple logo screen and the iPod resets. However, it only happens when I start to play the file. If I go through the list hitting the next button while on pause, there's no problem.
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1) Has anyone else encountered this?
2) Can anyone tell me what's going on and how to correct it?
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This has been asked and answered a couple of times and I think that the same answer should help you out.
Seems like you're a victim of the 1.2 firmware bug. It's causing mp3 mono tracks (which I could very much believe some comedy routines would be encoded as) to reset your iPod. the only workaround at the moment seems to be to set your EQ to OFF (under Settings > EQ > OFF). That seems to work for some people.
Your other option is to try and reencode your tracks so they're not mono-mp3.
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Found this on another thread-it works!
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Hi All,
Hope someone can help me. i just bought the 80g ipod Video yesterday. Everything is great except for one thing. I have some comedy shows (They are not video. It's mp3) that i downloaded onto my ipod which I also had on my 30gig. They worked perfectly on my 30 gig but on my 80 gig, it seems when i try to play them it resets the IPod automatically. It just won't play. Now, mind you.. most mp3's are either 192 bit rate or 128 but theses ones are lower. Some are 56 quality and some are just a tad higher but none the less, everytime i try and listen it just resets. But all my music seems to work just great except for these comedy mp3's. I don't understand why?? It works great with the 30 gig. Anyone have any answers to this or should I just bring it back and exchange it for another one? Thanks for your help....

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Thanks for the tip, but this isn't working for me.
Same problem persists even with the EQ setting turned
off.
Since then, certain podcasts will not play on
my
iPod (they will on my computer in iTunes), and
only
cause the iPod to reboot (with the apple
logo).
if you're getting that with certain mp3
podcasts, it might be worth checking to see if the
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that:
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Hi Everyone,
I was watching a video on my ipod and I got halfway through the video and the Ipod reset itself. My iPod is okay after it reset itself. I was wondering has this happened to anyone else and what can I do to fix it?
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Thanks,
lizabler

Hey lizabler!
I personally haven't experiened this specific thing myself, by I have certainly read issues like your quite a few times on the Discussions.
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Sometimes your iPod resetting itself can also be caused by your iPod's memory being highly used. For example, if you have a 60 GB iPod, and you've used up 54 GB of it already, this can sometimes somehow bog up the iPod, causing it to act strangely.
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Hi Andrew,
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Well, I would assume that its a fault since no where in the iPod manual does it say that the iPod will reset itself every x number of days for maintenance. (If it was maintenance I'm sure Apple would mention it in the user manual so they don't worry people)
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To recovery yoyr existing account:
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