Ipod pauses automatically while playing

I have a 4th gen ipod that shuts off (pauses) while playing. I think it is associated with jiggling the ear phone jack. I notice that if I unplug the headset, it goes into pause. Is this a feature that I can control?

Your diagnosis is correct. This is a 'feature' that cannot be turned off. Notice my quotes around feature! You might try different earbuds, an extender that fits more snuggly, or even tape.

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Hello camweiss21,
At this point I would take my iPod into an Apple Retail Store, just to verify it needs service.
http://www.apple.com/retail/
if one is available. Or you may need to look into this:
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there is a web application currently that would allow the touch to remotly control ur itunes on ur computer i have not tried it....but it seems like it would be what u are interest in.....
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