Rca mp3 th1101

check your it-tunes software

My Lyra does the exact same thing...what i do is i pull the batteries out for a second and the unfreezes the device...then i delete the song that froze my device....then i reload the song..if it freezes again delete that song from ur computer them find a better music provider because most likely the song was corruped

It depends sometimes some songs may be copyrighted and cannot be played on the Mp3............ But as u say ur able to play 67 songs............ Just format your Mp3 player...... Formatting the Mp3 Player: Connect the Mp3 player to the Computer.......... Go to My Computer> Right click on the Removable Disk and click on Format and click on Start..... Know reload all the songs back to the Mp3 player..... Good Luck............

Either the DB is corrupt of the license on the songs expired - make sure the music service is completely up to date. If it is, then go to RCA's website and get the latest firmware update.

Make sure the songs are in the correct format. Make sure the songs are not AAC, WAV, streaming, or some other non-supported format

Mp3 players are more complicated than ever. This player may only accept DRM-encrypted WMA files. I would first check the songs that you have downloaded to make sure they did not have "temporary" licenses with a fixed end date. You can do this by right clicking on an individual song, clicking on properties, and selecting the "license," "digital rights mgmt" or "media usage rights" tab - the wording varies by configuration. It will give you info on the license. If the song says that it has no license, it will not work with this player. One remedy is to use mp3 converter software to convert all of those wma files to Mp3's - I don't know of any free ones, but you can certainly look for free Mp3 Converters. Another remedy on unlicensed songs is to hit the "acquire license" link in the license tab, if one exists.
-Tha Mp3 Doctor

The DRM license on those songs was fixed term - renew the subscription to your music svc to get them to work again.

Make sure you are copying the right mp3 format, no DRM, no MP3 PRO, etc.
Also, you can try to upgrade the player's firmware, you can download it from the RCA Website (http://support.rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads.aspx?product=187), the firmware it's the second app listed.
If your computer doesn't recognize the player, you'll have to turn it off and keep "PLAY" pressed for 10 seconds while connecting it to the USB port, then update the firmware.
The Firmware Upgrade often fixes all major player problems.

mine just started doing that today as well!!!!
is there a way to fix it or do i have to buy a new one?

Upgrade the player's firmware following the RCA's website instructions (goto support, RD1021, Software upgrades)

Have you tried updating the firmware? It is available on the RCA website.