IPod returns to main menu for no apparent reason.
I just got my iPod Touch a few days ago, and today I noticed something peculiar. When I'm, say, using the map, Safari, contacts list, or anything that isn't Youtube or the music navigation, I will randomly be directed back to the main menu, without pressing the main button or doing any action that the iPod could possibly interpret as 'return to the main menu.'
So now I'm wondering why my iPod is doing this. I have not upgraded or downgraded my firmware since I got it, nor have I put any new programs or songs on since yesterday (it was working yesterday). Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Hello, and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
This can sometimes happen, nothing to worry about (although it does make you wonder about the stability of the OS...)
A "solution" is to completely shut off (hold sleep button for several seconds) more often.
It's a known problem, I hope they get it fixed. Updating to the newest software might help, too.
Hope this helps.
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