Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. I want to make sure I understand your issue clearly. You're listening to several chapters on the Blue Letter Bible app on your iPhone, and the audio suddenly cuts off before the chapter finishes, then it repeats or moves to the next chapter unexpectedly—is that right?

Just to clarify, does this happen consistently at the same point in every chapter or randomly? Also, are you streaming the audio or have you downloaded the chapters for offline listening?

Once I have that info, I can guide you through some steps to fix the playback issue.

Just cuts out moves on to next read and cuts out Old or New Testament doesn’t matter

Thanks for the follow-up! Since the audio cuts out and jumps to the next chapter regardless of whether you're in the Old or New Testament, and it sounds like it happens mid-playback, let's try a few steps to troubleshoot this on your iPhone (iOS 18.6):

1. Check for App Update:
Make sure your Blue Letter Bible app is updated to the latest version via the App Store. Sometimes bugs causing playback issues are fixed in updates.

2. Restart the App:
Fully close the Blue Letter Bible app by swiping it away in the app switcher, then reopen it. This refreshes its state.

3. Re-download Audio (if applicable):
If you downloaded chapters for offline listening, try deleting and re-downloading the audio files. Corrupt files can cause cutoffs.

4. Check Network Connection:
If streaming, unstable or slow Wi-Fi or cellular data can cause abrupt cutoffs. Try switching to a different network or turning Airplane mode ON and then OFF to reset connections.

5. Restart Your iPhone:
A simple restart sometimes resolves app glitches related to memory or software conflicts.

6. Playback Settings:
Check if there’s any playback control like “skip silence” or “auto-advance” enabled inside the app's audio settings that might cause skipping chapters.

If after these steps the problem persists, it could be a bug or app-specific audio playback issue that might need a deeper investigation or update from the Blue Letter Bible developers.

Would you like me to walk you through any of these steps in more detail? Or if you want, I can also check if there are any current reports of this problem on the Blue Letter Bible side3 4.

I’m listening to what several chapters and it suddenly cuts off and moves to new chapter and repeatsg

I’m listening to what several chapters and it suddenly cuts off and moves to new chapter and repeatsg

Thanks for your patience! I took a look around and it seems the Blue Letter Bible app offers audio playback by chapter, but some users have reported issues where audio cuts off abruptly and jumps to the next chapter unexpectedly. This aligns with what you're experiencing.

Given you’re on iOS 18.6 with the Blue Letter Bible app, here’s a targeted approach:

1. Verify App Audio Playback Mode:
When you tap a verse and start audio, the app lets you choose to listen by chapter or by verse. If it's set to "verse" playback mode, it might cut and jump prematurely. Try switching to the "chapter" mode in the audio options inside the app. You can find this by tapping on the verse’s audio icon, then looking for audio options or settings to toggle the mode1.

2. Disable Any Auto-Advance or Skip Features:
Check if there's an auto-advance or skip silence setting enabled in the app's audio controls. Disabling these can prevent sudden jumping.

3. Reinstall the App:
Sometimes app files can get glitchy. Back up any favorites or notes you want to keep, then delete and reinstall the app fresh from the App Store2.

4. Try Streaming vs Downloading:
If you are streaming, try downloading chapters instead, or vice versa. Sometimes network variability impacts streaming, causing unexpected skips.

5. Contact Support for Persistent Issues:
If none of these resolve your playback, the developers can assist further. You can email them at [email protected].

Would you like me to help you find the audio settings to switch from verse to chapter playback or guide you through reinstalling the app? Let me know!