My playlist on the iPhone won't sync but is available in i tunes. I have itunes 10.5 and iOS 5.1.1

I discovered that when i select a playlist folder on the my iphone 4,the folders contain no songs, but i can stil play music from the song list.I tried to sync manually but nothing works.My entire playlist is available on i Tunes.Does anyone else have this problem and are there any fixes?

Hello there Harvey,
When you say that the device is not recognized in iTunes, if it is not showing in the sidebar or anywhere in iTunes then I recommend this article named iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591.
To begin troubleshooting this issue on your iOS device, first follow the steps in the appropriate troubleshooting assistant below:
iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant
iPod touch Troubleshooting Assistant
iPad Troubleshooting Assistant
If the issue persists after following the troubleshooting assistant, continue with the steps below, testing to see if the issue is resolved after each section.
Ensure that your Mac meets the minimum system requirements for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. iTunes 10 and later requires Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.
Update to the latest version of iTunes and Install software updates on your Mac.
Check USB connections. iOS devices require USB 2.0 to function properly. If you are not sure if your Mac has USB 2.0 ports, refer to the computer's specifications. Disconnect other USB devices, and connect your device directly to a USB port on your Mac.
Restart your Mac.
Mac OS X v10.6.8 or earlier only: Reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service.
Additional Information
In rare circumstances, your device may be recognized after reinstalling iTunes, but after you restart your Mac, the device may not be recognized again. If this happens, and you are using Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard), please follow the steps in this article.
Take care,
Sterling

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