Syncing music on iPhone 4S not working - red circle with red square for all non iTunes purchased tracks and albums

I have an iPhone 4S running iOS7.
Every time I sync all non purchased via iTunes music can't be played with a red circle with a red square next to it.
I need to update software , backup and move phones but I don't want to do so until I get this problem rectified. When I try to run new software I get a message saying items have not synced and I may lose them if I carry on with download.
Does anyone have any ideas or experience? How to get my music to sync on the phone and subsequently ho two ensure that I carry this music with me to the new iPhone i'e don't lose it on iTunes or to 'the cloud'.
Thanks

This has worked for many people according to feedback I have gotten:
Un-sync all your music to remove it from the device, then restart (hold down the home button along with the sleep/wake button until you see the apple, then let go). Now re-sync your music.

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