Can I disable iTunes from starting when I plug the phone in?

[goodcow]

When I'm at work I want to just plug my phone in to charge, but each time either iTunes opens, or if it's already open, it steals focus, which is a really annoying "Windows" kind of thing to do.

Automatic sync is disabled already. How do I just make iTunes ignore the fact that a device is plugged in?

Thanks.

 

[Michael CM1]

I know there's a way because I changed it to that. But I can't find the setting. Someone else will have to point it out, but I know it's possible.

 

[Melrose]

I am your saviour. You're welcome 🙂

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/376404/

 

[pauld]

Taking this up one level, is it in any way possible to stop a 'sleeping' (i)mac from waking when an iPhone is docked? That one really grates on me.

 

[goodcow]

I am your saviour. You're welcome 🙂

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/376404/

I don't see such an option.

 

[Theaser]

How about don't open it at all before you plug it in, it has worked for me.

 

[Melrose]

I don't see such an option.

Hm. Well, I will admit I've never had to do that, but that's weird. A different version of iTunes perhaps? I dunno.. sry it didn't work.

 

[Small White Car]

Automatic sync is disabled already.

I think this is the most you can do which, unfortunately, means you're probably out of luck.

 

[aristobrat]

I don't see such an option.

Did you try unchecking the box that says "Automatically sync this iPod when connected"?

 

[goodcow]

Did you try unchecking the box that says "Automatically sync this iPod when connected"?

Yes, that's unchecked. Disable automatic sync is also checked under preferences -> devices.

 

[aristobrat]

Yes, that's unchecked. Disable automatic sync is also checked under preferences -> devices.

Sorry, missed that on your original post. Is it iTunes or iPhoto that's popping up? I just tried toggling those settings on iTunes, and it works as expected. 😕

 

[goodcow]

Sorry, missed that on your original post. Is it iTunes or iPhoto that's popping up? I just tried toggling those settings on iTunes, and it works as expected. 😕

iTunes.