I have a 4th Gen Ipod Shuffle Stuck In Shuffle Mode

I switch the button on the top, and I hear the little shuffle sound, but it still shuffles the songs...
The off button works, but when I choose between shuffle and having the songs in alphebetical order
It doesn't play them in alphebetical order no matter what I do.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

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