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# MediaPlaybackSnapshot.PlaybackState.interrupted

Playback was interrupted by the system.

```
case interrupted
```

## Discussion

Use this state when playback is interrupted by system events such as a phone
call or alarm. Your app is responsible for resuming playback when the interruption
ends, if appropriate.

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