If the issue is that your Smart Playlist is not in the same order as it appears in iTunes, follow these steps to resolve the issue:
- Select the Smart Playlist with the issue and arrange it as you would like it to appear on your device.
- Right-click [Control + Click] the Smart Playlist name and choose "Copy to Play Order" from the contextual menu.
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- Sync your iPhone or iPod with iTunes and check the playlist on the device.
- Right-click [Control + Click] the Smart Playlist with the issue and select Edit Smart Playlist from the contextual menu.
- Click the [+] button to create a new rule for your playlist.
- Choose "Media Kind", "is", "Music" [or the type of media that the list contains--podcast, music video, etc.]
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- Click OK and sync your iPhone or iPod with iTunes.
- Right-click [Control + Click] the Smart Playlist with the issue and select Edit Smart Playlist from the contextual menu.
- Deselect the option for "Live Updating", click OK, and sync your iPhone or iPod with iTunes.
- Click the Smart Playlist that has the issue and from the iTunes menu bar select Edit > Select All.
- From the iTunes menu bar select File > New Playlist from Selection. Enter a name for your playlist.
- Sync the new playlist with your iPhone or iPod.
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