IPod Pause Issue

somehow, my ipod randomly pauses when i listen to a song, only occasionally though...i dont know if you can fix this problem, i do the reset thing but sometimes it doesnt make much of a difference as sometimes my ipod will just start randomly pausing with a different song. so yeah any ideas for help please?

I was just coming in here to search for an issue like this, and found this thread.
I started experiencing what seems like this same issue yesterday. When playing MUSIC ONLY on the iPod, iPhone 3G, random skipping, within the songs, pausing etc. is occurring. This is not occurring when playing podcasts however.
The other oddity here is it does not happen, when playing through headphones. It's only happening when using an auxiliary cable through my car stereo. I know there is nothing wrong with the jack, or plug, as other devices, including another phone\ipod work just fine.
I'm calling Apple regarding this as I literally just had the phone replaced due to a problem with the ring\vibrate switch falling off, so this is a new\replacment 3G. It's been updated to the latest of everything, so this is really disturbing me at this point.

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IPOD PAUSES RANDOMLY

I have a problem with my Ipod, actually it's becoming a big issue. My Ipod stops randomly when using other headphones than those from apple.
I read on the internet that a lot of people is experiencing this problem but Apple makes nothing to solve it. Even people is getting new Ipods from Apple and the problem persists.
Does anybody how to deactivate that feature that makes the Ipod to pause if the earphones are unplugged? Any other idea?
Best regards,
Antonio.

All non-Ipod issued headphones have been "problematic" for me. Unfortunately, I do not have the option of staying away from these problematic headphones as suggested by Apple support (what kind of support is that?) as the standard issues do not fit in my ears.
I now actually despise my Ipod. I used it for exercising all the time before I upgraded to Photo 60G. Now my afternoon jog consists of hitting play, hold, putting away in my hip pouch, walking a foot, Ipod pausing, digging out, take off hold, hit play, put on hold, put away and REPEATING as necessary. Needless to say, I don't make it very far these days and I'm in a bad mood after to boot. And no, my headphones have never actually come unplugged as has been suggested is what sets off this feature.
Glad the extra money I spent went into such a well thought out and obviously untested with 3rd party headphones feature.
You know they will take this off or allow it to be disabled in the next generation, until then the problem will continue to be ignored. I JUST WANT MY OLD IPOD BACK!
In the meantime, Ill continue to spread word about this problem. STICK WITH THE TRIED AND TRUE Ipods, don't get new generation/photos.

My ipod pause's number of times durning a song

When i play a song it starts to play than during the song all of the sudden with me not touching a thing, of the ipod it will pause's on me. I press the play button and it will play some more of the song than it will do it again.
Plz help me

I'm just going to copy&paste what I recommended to another person that was having trouble with the iPod pausing:
If these are freezing while playing only specific playlists, I'd try recreating the iTunes Library as described in article: 93313 to see if maybe it was an issue with the content. Do you notice specific songs are being affected more than others (if you got some through CDs and some through Limewire or the iTunes store or something).
Try restoring the iPod after this, and see if the issue persists.
Another thing you might want to try out, before going through that other troubleshooting would be to try keeping the hold switch on while playing the content, sometimes it recognizes that the headphones are being disconnected and makes the song pause. I've seen it happen before.
Hope I helped out.

How i get by with the sleep, pause issue after 1.0.2 update

ok. i'm sure you guys are aware of the ipod sleeping/pausing issue after updating your ipod to 1.0.2. my ipod will pause whenever it is in the jensen dock station and the green battery indicator shows up. whenever i use the dock or remote to unpause the song, a few seconds later, it pauses again. so instead of using the dock or remote to play, unpause, whatever, i connect the ipod to the dock and use the wheel to navigate and 'only' use the play/pause button on the ipod itself to kick off the playing of music. if i go back to the remote, the ipod pauses. if i only use the menu and play/pause button on the wheel, my songs do not pause. it sure was nice using the remote before 1.0.2. i mean, it did come with the dock for my remoting pleasure but alas, i shall wait on the next update. hope this helps someone.

I will have to try that... I took my iPod to work today and plugged it into my JBL docking station and it was skipping. I did notice it seemed to go to sleep more often when I used the remote... There's a whole other forum on this maybe you could check out too. But it's really annoying and I hope Apple comes out with a fix soon! I will definitely try to use the iPod wheel tomorrow and not the remote.

Classic Ipod Battery Issue

So I bought an Ipod Classic 80GB when I was in Fallujah mid 2007. First things first, no sand managed to get into the ipod casuing its epic failure. After about a year or so the Ipod started crapping out but wasnt a big deal at first. Little things like shutting off by itself, I thought maybe it was becuase I forgot to hit the hold button becuase I was always on a bike hittin jumps and maybe the jolt cuased a shutdown i never could figure it out. But then it got to where songs would be playing and the ipod paused itself and would freeze for an hour atleast. Then one day the Idud, I mean Ipod, just wouldnt work. Wouldnt charge, wouldnt turn on, wouldnt nothing! Only showed "please wait battery very low". So id plug it into the computer for the rest of the night and come back the next morning and still it would read "please wait battery very low". I was told the battery was most likely bad as the Ipod classic battery life expectancy isnt very long due to not being able to keep a charge.
Ipod was gonna get repaired until I saw the repair prices apple charges. I might wind up getting a new ipod but I dont want to lose the items I bought beucase its the only copy i have. All backup discs were misplaced...differnt story moving on. My Ipod holds a sentimental value and If I can get it repaired for a low cost and not risk losing the songs and videos I have stored then I'll get the friggin thing fixed.
QUESTION - Does it really cost nearly $200 to replace a battery ($59 on itunes replacment program, $159 for the repair) or did i just read the battery replacement page information wrong? Anyone know whether or not thats any repair on an Ipod or what Apple charges just to swap out a battery?
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/#us

Hi Jay504,
If you are having what appears to be battery issues with your iPod, you may find the following articles helpful:
iPod: About the battery charge status icon
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1435
Apple Support: Accurately determine your iPod battery life
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1322
Regards,
- Brenden

Does the 1.1 Update offer any relief from the "random pause" issue?

My iPod is exhibiting the "random pause" issue and is going to the Apple Store this weekend. In the meantime I'm going to install the v1.1 update, but just wanted to get some feedback on whether this fixed the problem for anyone else?
Thanks.

My iPod is exhibiting the "random pause" issue and is going to the Apple Store this weekend. In the meantime I'm going to install the v1.1 update, but just wanted to get some feedback on whether this fixed the problem for anyone else?
Thanks.

The Pausing issue... Apple in denial ?

Having read hundreds of posts here and hundreds on the iPodlounge forum, it seems Apple are in denial about the pausing iPod issue, can somebody please let me know when Apple are going to address this problem ? - I have read so many posts where people are going to Apple Stores and the Genius people deny ever hearing about the pausing isssue. My 60 GB has been pausing for a while now, and so far no fix has solved the issue. Is there a software hack out there that by-passes the pause when headphones are removed issue ? or can Apple include this as an optinon in the next update ? The function is not really required anyway, it takes seconds to plug the phones back in. My problem started when I purchased a 3rd party pair of headphones to replace my faulty stock ones, my replacements are better quality and really show how good the iPod is APART FROM THIS PAUSING PROBLEM - APPLE you need to address this issue PLEASE - I want to continue loving my iPod on the headphone I choose to use not be forced to use the mediocre supplied ones.
Thanks

I tried several pairs,
1) Senheiser CX 300 for home use,
2) Senheiser MX 550 for 'out and about'
With both pairs I get the 'pause' issue, other non Senheisser ones did too, Panasonic, Sony - the only ones that do work are the supplied Apple ones, but mine are faulty (they got wet), so rather than re-order a pair of stock ones I thought I would 'upgrade' to a pair that sounded better. Ironically Apple sell both the Senheiser pairs in the Online Apple Store and they come recommended. Unfortunately I, along with hundreds of other people, are suffering the 'pause issue' which is one I feel Apple need to address right away and provide a firmware solution. I never had this problem on previous iPods regardless of the headphones I used. Incidentally it is a headphone socket issue as I also plug my iPod via the dock into a hi-fi, no pausing problems at all (I tend to unplug the phones when listening this way) so I am **** sure its to do with the sockets sensitivity and firmware.
AN UPDATE APPLE...... PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE.

IPod Pauses On Hold In Pocket.. Why?

I use my 5G iPod at work, mostly. It stays in my pocket so when I sit down, it presses against the side of my leg. It seems there's some sort of magic combination of buttons that makes the iPod pause when held down. It's not the headphone connector, I've tested just holding down all the buttons on the click wheel midsong and it does it every time. Has anyone else discovered this? It's really annoying.

Yea, numerous times.I've put it on hold, held it with two hands and pressed down the entire click wheel with both thumbs, not even hard, and it pauses, so I have to unhold it and unpause. It seems to be a built-in function, unless I have a defective iPod and only mine does it.

ITunes 10.1 Upgrade on Windows 7, iPod Service issue

I am upgrading from iTunes 10.0.0.68 (64 bit version) to iTunes 10.1 (64 bit version) on my Windows 7. After some time the popup error message reads,
Service 'iPod Service' (Pod Service) could not be installed. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services
I aborted the installation. Roll back action took place and I am continuing with iTunes
Now when I run iTunes, the message says,
The software required for communicating with iPods and mobile phones was not installed correctly. Do you want iTunes to try to repair this for you?
I clicked on Yes. Then iTunes application opened with the message "Could not delete service" (the title of the window is 'iPod Service')
How do I fix this problem? I want to upgrade to iTunes 10.1 as I want to upgrade my iPad to iOS 4.2

Now, based on your latest response I did the right-click, install as Administrator. The result unfortunately is the same.
Okay ... let's try a modified version of the instructions from the following document. (The modification is because they aren't precisely accurate for 64-bit systems ... the program files that could potentially be left on your system by the unmodified instructions wouldn't normally be relevant to an iPod Service issue, but you're getting a relatively rare variation on iPod Service trouble. So, just in case ...)
If you get any error messages during any of the uninstalls, deletions or reinstalls, note down what they say and post back with the precise text, please.
Here's the document:
[Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923]
... here's the modification:
When you get to *step 9* of the *Verify iTunes and related components are completely uninstalled* section, proceed instead with the following instructions:
(9) Right-click the Apple folder (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
Note: If you have a 64-bit version of the Windows OS, continue with step #10. Otherwise, skip to step #17.
(10) Open the Program Files (x86) folder.
(11) Right-click the iTunes folder (if it still exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
(12) Right-click the iPod folder, choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(13) Right-click the QuickTime folder (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(14) Right-click the Bonjour folder (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(15) Open the Common Files folder.
(16) Right-click the Apple folder (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(17) Open Local Disk (C:) located in Computer or whichever hard disk your operating system is installed on.
(18) Open the Windows folder.
(19) For 32-bit versions of Windows: Open the System32 folder.
For 64-bit versions of Windows: Open the Syswow64 folder.
(20) Right-click the QuickTime file (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(21) Right-click the QuickTimeVR file (if it exists), choose Delete, and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Click Continue if Windows needs confirmation or permission to continue.
(22) Right-click the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.
Now restart the PC and try another iTunes reinstall.
Any better luck with that attempt?

IPod Pauses Between Songs

My iPod pauses slightly between songs when I'm listening to an album - any idea how turn that off?

Which iPod?
Which iTunes?
WHat do you mean "it pauses"?
Do you mean it stops or the music has a break in between songs?

Why won't my ipod pause when I turn off the ignition in my car? It used to.

Why won't my ipod pause when I turn off the ignition in my car? It used to.

How is the iPod connected to your car stereo?, (via earphone jack or iPod dock connector)
By "pause" you mean that now it is playing thru your car stereo, while previously, it stopped playing thru your car stereo, when you switch off the ignition?
Anyway, I don't think it is an iPod problem, but you can try the
iPod Hard Reset -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs till the Apple logo comes ON.
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
refer to this Apple supprt Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
This reset wont delete any of your songs, just put all the settings back to when you first took it out of the box.

IPod pauses randomly, affected by headphones

I'm very positive that my iPod pauses randomly because of my headphones. I've always known this, and more expensive headphones work fine (golden coatings) but i just got a $10 one, and just like I fear, my iPod is pausing randomly again.
I once read about how to fix this using tape or something... I'm willing to do most anything, any help?

don't know how yet

I play a song then my ipod pauses

I play a song on my ipod then the ipod pauses by itself

See here: iPod nano (6th generation): Music stops when display turns off
B-rock

My iPod pauses/turns off during the same songs while docked in my speakers.

Why does my iPod pause during certain songs each time. Some are downloaded from iTunes and some are imported from CDs. I have deleted and reimported the ones from CDs, but it still happens. This is really agrivating and has nothing to do with the headphone jack because I am not using the headphones. Does anyone know why this is happening or how to fix it? It seems to be the same songs each time.

A few questions:
1. Do the songs play correctly in iTunes?
2. Have the songs ever played correctly on the iPod?
3. What format are the songs in? (Highlight the song in question in iTunes, then right click and do get info. Look at the summary tab. For example, here's a song a ripped long ago from CD into iTunes:
What do you see for the songs that are giving you trouble? Is there something common in the kind, bit rate, sample rate, or encoder that is different from the songs that work correctly?

IPod crash/hang/pause issues.

I've got a 160GB iPod Classic, running current software (1.1.2), formatted Windows.
Operating System running iTunes is Windows 8 x64, iTunes is 11.0.4.4 (x64),
I regularly connect it to a Pioneer Avic Z130BT.
I have regular issues with the iPod where it will hang, requiring a restart, or will randomly crash/reboot. I've also seen some issues where it'll pause briefly during playback of a track.
I've attempted to obtain crash logs, but they don't appear to sync to my desktop, c:\users\"username"\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Logs simply has some "asl.<date>.log" files, no directory for my device or anything like that.
Is there a different location that logs are located under Windows 8? Is there a way I can ensure I'm forcing the logs to propagate so I can try to view them?
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why I might be seeing the above issues?

Apple seems to have applied a workaround for the video sleep issue in the iPod Classic 1.0.2 update.
Previously, when playing back video to a TV from an iPod Classic, pausing and allowing it to go to sleep would kick you out to the top level menu screen when attempting to resume. This was contrary to both how the 5G iPods did it, and the iPod Classic itself does it when viewing on it’s internal screen, which simply allow you to resume your video from where you left off.
Now, when the iPod goes to "sleep" (at approx. 2mins 13secs), the battery indicator appears on the iPod screen, but it continues to display the paused video on the TV screen. Hitting play again allows it to resume your video where you left off.
I suppose that this new method could be a concern to those of you worried about burn-in on LCD and Plasmas (video paused and still displaying after 15 + mins), but I have to say that this preferable to being kicked off to the main menu and having to scroll through the iPod itself to start your video back up.
Also, TV Out: OFF/ON/ASK is now accessible without having to attach it to an Apple dock, as it was with the 5.5G.

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