Ipod shuffle syncs all music but only plays-back MPEG audio
My iPod shuffle syncs all the music I specify but will not play-back AAC files!! It will only play-back MPEG audio files. Is anyone else having the same issue? Have restored it numerous times and tried fewer files / more files but no joy. The voiceover just says "please sync with iTunes"
Hi MattG-Eastbourne,
If you are having difficulties with your iPod shuffle not playing certain audio content you may want to troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
iPod: Troubleshooting songs and audiobooks that won't play
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2045
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L
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