How to Stop iTunes from Opening Automatically when You Connect Your iPhone
Open your computer's iTunes., Click iTunes., Click Preferences., Select the Devices tab., Click the box at the bottom of the window., Click OK. Now you'll need to open iTunes manually if you want to backup your iPhone or add music to it.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your computer's iTunes.
This is the multicolored musical note icon on a white background icon. -
Step 2: Click iTunes.
It's in the top left corner of the screen.
If you're using a PC, click the Edit tab here instead. , This should be toward the bottom of the drop-down menu here.
You can also hold down ⌘ Command and tap + (or Ctrl++ for PC users) to open this menu. , You'll find it in the top right section of the Preferences window. , It says "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically" to the right of this box.
Clicking it should place a checkmark here.
If there is a checkmark in this box, your iTunes won't open automatically upon connecting an iOS device. , -
Step 3: Click Preferences.
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Step 4: Select the Devices tab.
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Step 5: Click the box at the bottom of the window.
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Step 6: Click OK. Now you'll need to open iTunes manually if you want to backup your iPhone or add music to it.
Detailed Guide
This is the multicolored musical note icon on a white background icon.
It's in the top left corner of the screen.
If you're using a PC, click the Edit tab here instead. , This should be toward the bottom of the drop-down menu here.
You can also hold down ⌘ Command and tap + (or Ctrl++ for PC users) to open this menu. , You'll find it in the top right section of the Preferences window. , It says "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically" to the right of this box.
Clicking it should place a checkmark here.
If there is a checkmark in this box, your iTunes won't open automatically upon connecting an iOS device. ,
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