My iPod shuts down after 30 minutes. Won't turn on until plugged into dock.

My iPod plays for about 30 minutes and then shuts down. It won't come back on until I either plug it into my computer or my iHome dock. I've tried resetting and syncing it. Help!

You might have a bad battery. But first try recalibrating the battery gauge. Run the battery all the way down until the phone shuts off and doesn't restart. Then charge for 4 hours with the wall charger. Repeat the process. If the problem remains you need a new battery.

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