HT4322 iPod Shuffle gen 4 playlist problems

I have followed all direction related to playlist and still, playlist is not functional. I'm not new to computers to following directions so these are not issues. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I restore, reinstall the playlist software and resync? Any help is most appreciated.

Well, my mind-reading superpower is not working today, so I have to ask the (perhaps) obvious questions to know what you mean by "ALL"?
When you press and hold the VoiceOver button on the shuffle, do you hear it saying the playlist menu? What does it say, if anything?
You may have loaded the shuffle from one or more playlists, but are the playlists themselves on the shuffle?
First, if you are using the latest iTunes, the sidebar may be hidden. If so, go up to the menu bar, and under View, select Show Sidebar. This will make it easier for me. You can change it back later, if you want.
In the sidebar, under DEVICES, select the shuffle. You should be able to "toggle down" the shuffle's content list, so that it appear indented under the iPod. It should say Music there, and if the playlists are on the shuffle, they should appear there as well. Do you see the expected playlists under the shuffle in the sidebar?

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This is a well-known issue. Apple changed the internal file names used with iTunes 8, which makes the ordering on 2nd generation Shuffles behave differently. There is no good workaround, apart from moving the files with a hand-crafted AppleScript program.
Apple has been silent on the issue, so nobody knows if we'll ever have a fix for it or not.

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First a curiosity question. Why do you want to play through the computer? Why not use headphones?
Ok, now to your question. I have never done this before, but this intrigued me. I did some experimenting and got it to work. Here is what I did:
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2) Open iTunes.
3) Your device will show up in the left panel.
4) Click the little triangle next to your device to expand it.
5) You now have access to the different content on the Touch.
I have played stuff from Music, Movies and my playlists. Everything works the same way as if it was on your PC.
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HT1399 I have an ipod shuffle 4, my playlist is in alphabetical order on my itunes, when I go to add it to my ipod it puts it into order of "date added", under "View" i can change it, but when I sync it, it immediately reverts back?!!

I have an ipod shuffle 4, my playlist is in alphabetical order on my itunes, when I go to add it to my ipod it puts it into order of "date added", under "View" i can change it, but when I sync it, it immediately reverts back?!!

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Please don't shout.
Has the unit EVER been jailbroke? Has it EVER been dropped? Did it EVER get excessively wet? Did you EVER load a pirated developer's version of the IOS?
If "No" to all the above, first try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
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HT4322 iPod Shuffle VoiceOver not working 4th Gen.

My iPod Shuffle 4th generation blue without engraving is normally playing great, and I've just had it for 3 days. I synced it 3 times. I don't know what the cause of this is, but the voiceover button is not telling me what song I'm playing or my battery life, but for some reason, it IS telling me the playlist I'm on. I don't know what the problem is but I would appreciate help ASAP.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4322
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I have been fighting this issue for 3 days...Each time I connect my iPod Shuffle to the USB port on my XP computer, it runs the new hardware found wizard and asks to load the USB drivers, disk drive, and generic volume drivers for the iPod. And each time, when it is finished doing this, the iPod appears briefly as drive with a letter assigned in windows explorer.
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So, if it's under warranty, definitely have it checked by a tech before the year is up. If you have an Apple Store nearby, you can do so at the store's Genius Bar. You can make a reservation at the store's web page (not required but it may save you waiting time)
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i ws using my ipod shuffle in morning and in evening when i tried to switch it on it is not switvhing on ...plzzz help

That means you don't know if the problem is the iPod not working or if it's not being charged.
If the iPod is fairly new to you, make sure the plug on the USB docking cable is completely inserted into the shuffle's headphones jack, as shown in this document
iPod shuffle (4th generation): Not seen in iTunes - Apple Support
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It soudns like you have purchases that will not sync over to the iPod Nano 5th gen no matter what you do. I want to recommend running through the iPod 5rs to help troubleshoot the issue here:
iPod nano (5th generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano5gen/
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Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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Hey there, I'm having the exact same problem! Very annoying - have you found a solution by any chance?
I've restored my ipod and reset everything I can but since I updated the software continuous mode is kaput......Cheers

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