Finding Duplicate Tracks on iPod

Is there someway to automatically find duplicate tracks on my iPod?
I know I can do this in iTunes for tracks on my hard drive, but I need to find them on my iPod.
Thanks

Hello bj4mac,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Unless you manually manage your iPod's content, the duplicates in your iTunes library should and will be the same duplicates you will find on your iPod.
You might be able to use a program such as [YamiPod|http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home> to help you find and remove duplicate tracks. Check it out.
Otherwise, the only other method available for locating these duplicates is to go through each of your songs manually, probably through the Songs section of your iPod.
B-rock

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