When I add to my iTouch playlist is doesn't show up in iTunes

I like to manually manage my music so I dont use the sync option and never have, but for about a year now when I add a song to my playlist on my iTouch and connect it to iTunes it doesn't show up under "on this iPod". It use to bout a year ago, but after one of those updates it just stopped doing it. Also, when I add a song, iTunes updates ALL my songs, videos, apps and it backs it up... EVERY SINGLE TIME. I have over 3000 songs and it become very annoying to wait 10 sometimes 15 minutes just to add a 3mb song. I gave up a decided to sync everything to see if the problem would be solved but, not only did my music get wiped but it tooks hours to add all my music back AND it still wouldn't sync the playlists. Help!!!
PS. I consider myself to have a lot of experience with the iTouch and iTunes, so don't post stuff like: "reset your iTouch" and "re-install iTunes" unless you KNOW it will work.

They will only be on your computer's iTunes if you put them there. If you are in a country where you can re-download music then they should show under the Purchased Link under Quick Links on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page on your computer's iTunes. If they don't show there then you can connect your phone to your computer's iTunes and do File > Devices > Transfer Purchases to copy them over.

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Hi tgoit2015,
If you are having issues restoring your iPhone, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Regards,
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check this thread and see if any of the suggestions work.
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Hi ChristianHelpplz,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
It seems like your iPod touch is not recognized by iTunes on your Mac, but your iPhone 6 is working normally.
I recommend starting with these steps to troubleshoot your iPod touch and connection with your Mac:
Check your USB connections
Unplug other USB devices from your Mac and try again.
Try a different USB port.
Try a different USB cable.
Restart your device
Restart your iOS device or reset your iPod.
Restart your Mac
Turn your Mac off and back on.
Update your software
Check for software updates on your Mac.
Check for an iTunes update.
Check your security software
If you have security software installed, learn how to resolve issues between iTunes and your security software.
From:
If you don't see your connected device in iTunes for Mac - Apple Support
If you've tried these steps and your iPod touch is still not recognized, try placing it into Recovery Mode next:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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Hi murr18140,
Welcome to the Support Communities! The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with your iPod classic not being recognized in iTunes for Windows:
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US
I hope this information helps ....
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And an annoying message will keep showing up, with the messages:
Title: Microsoft Windows
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Windows can check online for a solution to the problem."
-> Check online for a solution (recommended) *which I clicked, and no help*
-> Close
I have tried connecting my iTouch to my other USB port on my PC, reinstalling iTunes, system restore (tried to get back to the oldest version I used, but failed).
Out of solution, I waited for a new update to come, and it's here, version 10.1.2.17.
But everything is still the same!! (And yes, I have repeated the possible solution I have tried before for the 10.1.1.14 version)
While I asked for some helps on the internet, some people suggested me to reset my iTouch, because they think maybe something in there is broken or corrupted. But if I do reset it and the problem is still unsolved, I'll end up with an empty iTouch that can't sync anything at all...And I still need to use it everyday for internet purpose or whatnot...so I still didn't reset it yet...

Just wanted to say that you're not the only one with the problem: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13009436

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
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or
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Is the Apple Mobile Device Service installed and running on your computer?

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