IPod Nano seems frozen at times.

Fairly often when I go from one song to another (or I just turned on the iPod), the interface seems to be frozen for about 5-15 seconds. Pressing buttons has no effect. The music (or a podcast) is still playing though. This is really annoying. Is this a known issue? If not, what can I do to fix the problem?
Thank you.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried Resetting your iPod? You do that by:
Ok, I know, but toggle the hold around a few times (make sure to leave it on un-hold).
Then, Hold the MENU button for 4 seconds, then with the CENTER button together for 7 seconds.
This is resetting. If you've heard any confusion about this, it doesn't delete anything off your iPod, except clearing your play counts of your songs. In a normal procedure of resetting, your iPod will sit here for about 5 seconds, then show the Apple logo...then return on normal screen.
If you've already tried this, then you can try restoring your iPod....but just post back if you have done those things or not.
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Have you tried connecting your iPod to your computer for about 10 seconds, then disconnecting it right afterward?
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Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
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