Why Is iTunes Playing Songs Out of Order and How to Fix It?
Learn why iTunes plays songs out of order and how to fix it by adjusting shuffle settings and sorting your playlist properly.
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If your iTunes plays songs out of order, it could be due to the shuffle feature being enabled or the sort order being altered. First, check if shuffle is on and turn it off. If that doesn't fix the issue, sort your playlist or library by clicking on the column headers like 'Name' or 'Artist' to organize your songs according to your preference. This should ensure your tracks play in the order you expect.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I turn off shuffle on iTunes? To turn off shuffle in iTunes, open the app, start playing a song, and then click the shuffle icon in the playback controls to disable it.
- How can I sort my iTunes playlist by artist or album? In iTunes, go to your playlist, click the column headers such as 'Artist' or 'Album' to sort the songs accordingly.
- Why does iTunes sometimes play songs randomly even when shuffle is off? If shuffle is off but songs still play randomly, the playlist or library might be manually sorted in a non-sequential order; resetting the sort order usually resolves this.