IPhone 4 won't download or sync music

My iPhone 4 won't let me sync music from my library. I have an Ipad and this syncs fine with all the same settings.
I have tried removing music from library and putting them back in to the library from another folder. I've restored my phone. I've converted tracks to AAC. I've tried syncing in different ways. Mac OS X won't let me uninstall iTunes so this is not an option.
I thought I'd get over this by downloading an album from iTunes store straight on to my phone (I only want a handful of tracks for running!) but music won't download either! Nothing to do with wi-fi as I have downloaded them on to my Mac Mini and iPad fine. Just the iPhone.
HELP, I'm driving myself mad!! All updates are present and correct.

I have also this problem.
I am trying to sync musics from itunes to my iphone 4S (with latest IOS version), but it is impossible.
Anyone please?
Tks

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