Cate Kurtis

Q: How do I prevent iTunes 11.0.3 from opening automatically when I connect my iPhone?

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Posted on May 21, 2013 4:06 PM

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Q: How do I prevent iTunes 11.0.3 from opening automatically when I connect my iPhone?

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  • by BillHahn,Helpful

    BillHahn BillHahn Apr 9, 2014 2:00 AM in response to Abrasha Staszewski
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    Apr 9, 2014 2:00 AM in response to Abrasha Staszewski

    I had the same thing happen to me.  iTunes was automatically launching.  I finally figured out it was because of my bluetooth stereo speakers.  Every time I connected to my external bluetooth speakers, by either turning my bluetooth speakers on or turning my MacBook bluetooth on using the Menu bar icon control, iTunes launches.

     

    So, at least now I know why iTunes is launching automatically.  It is because somehow iTunes is 'configured' to automatically launch when a bluetooth speaker of some sort becomes connected to my MacBook.

    What I don't know is how to disable that behavior.

     

    It seems kind of intrusive and disruptive that iTunes would 'assume' that every time I connect a bluetooth speaker I'm going to want to play music using iTunes.  I have not used iTunes for music in several years. Maybe if iTunes/Apple had a decent streaming music service that was 1/2 as good as Spotify, I would, but I still would not want iTunes to ASSUME that I'm going to use it and launch itself.

     

    I'll start iTunes when I WANT to use iTunes.  It is annoying that it is launching itself.  Apple thinks it knows better than I do when I want to use iTunes.  I THINK NOT.

     

    If anyone figures this out, I would be very interested in knowing how to DISABLE iTunes from automatically launching based on when bluetooth devices are connected.

     

    I hope this helps someone.

  • by BillHahn,

    BillHahn BillHahn Apr 9, 2014 3:31 AM in response to BillHahn
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    Apr 9, 2014 3:31 AM in response to BillHahn

    Here's the solution that worked for me.  Basically, I used an easy-to-create DoNothing.app to prevent iTunes from autolaunching.  This seems to be a very good workaround that has no negative side effects.  Check it out here:

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/25425864#25425864

  • by JAM in MV CA,

    JAM in MV CA JAM in MV CA Apr 23, 2014 3:38 PM in response to PoppaWoody
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    Apr 23, 2014 3:38 PM in response to PoppaWoody

    Unchecking the autosync for this device stopped iTunes 11.1.5 (5) from opening on my macbook pro when I plugged in my iPhone 5S.  Thanks Woodman.

  • by sammi_d,

    sammi_d sammi_d Apr 25, 2014 2:28 PM in response to PoppaWoody
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    Apr 25, 2014 2:28 PM in response to PoppaWoody

    Thank you! This is the answer that I was looking for!!!

  • by turtlecode,

    turtlecode turtlecode May 21, 2014 12:44 PM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    May 21, 2014 12:44 PM in response to Cate Kurtis

    I've having this problem too, through several updates to iTunes. Until I actually went in and looked in iTunes on a lark today, and found this option in the Device menu for my iPod:

    open itunes.png

    I unchecked that box, and it doesn't launch anymore. Not sure if this option was added recently, or if it's just for ipods, or what, but I hope it helps somebody out there.

    Also, I'm on iTunes 11.2.1.

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo May 21, 2014 1:56 PM in response to turtlecode
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    May 21, 2014 1:56 PM in response to turtlecode

    That option has been in iTunes for at least 4 years or longer - IIRC. You see that as an option when you turn off autosync.

  • by TempGP,

    TempGP TempGP Jun 1, 2014 10:20 AM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    Jun 1, 2014 10:20 AM in response to Cate Kurtis

    Greyout autosync box

     

     

    I had  the same issue whhere auto sync check box is greyied out. Fix is easy and you dont need to bend you head over.

     

    SOLUTION:  This onlu happens when you have iunes launched automatically, when phone connected, like you plugin the device you hate itunes you wnat to uncheck that box and its locked So close itunes, open it again like you wnated it to run, not it startd with new pharameters (make sure device is pluged in) and now you have auto sync box unlocked.

     

    Hope thta helps!

  • by lkjljhl,

    lkjljhl lkjljhl Jul 19, 2014 9:12 PM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    Jul 19, 2014 9:12 PM in response to Cate Kurtis
  • by Roger Lier1,

    Roger Lier1 Roger Lier1 Aug 9, 2014 8:01 AM in response to Demo
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    Aug 9, 2014 8:01 AM in response to Demo

    Thank you! This worked for me in iTunes 11.3.

  • by Raymondguedez,

    Raymondguedez Raymondguedez Jan 11, 2015 11:36 AM in response to Demo
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    Jan 11, 2015 11:36 AM in response to Demo

    Demo, you are correct about auto synching
    I have iPhone 5S, latest iTunes. The phrase is different now, like Cate Kurtis mentioned....
    Nevertheless, after I uncheck the box for "automatic synching" iTunes does not open anymore automatically after I plug my iPhone.

     

    Kurtis, maybe you have another option selected that's opening up iTunes....and it's not "manage music manually" b/c I have that one checked too.

     

    Best Regards,
    RCGK

  • by ksarm,

    ksarm ksarm Jan 17, 2015 8:03 AM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    Jan 17, 2015 8:03 AM in response to Cate Kurtis

    Itunes will start even when unplugged....if you have wifi on and settings for autosync enabled (-;

  • by royfromnorthallerton,

    royfromnorthallerton royfromnorthallerton Jan 24, 2015 4:04 AM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    Jan 24, 2015 4:04 AM in response to Cate Kurtis

    Like many others, in OS X Mavericks 10.9.5, I have been plagued by iTunes self launching, there doesn’t seem to be an answer to this intrusive ongoing problem.

    In my case, simply deleting iTunes from Applications wouldn’t be the answer as I still needed to access iTunes in order to sync my iPad.

    I have solved this problem to my complete satisfaction, now iTunes only loads when I dictate.

    Herewith the step by step solution:

    First Backup OS X

    Launch Terminal.

    Enter the following commands:

    cd /Applications 

    sudo rm -rf iTunes.app

    You will then be asked for your password.

    Open the Time Machine Disc click on Backups then scroll down to Applications and copy iTunes.app

    Make a new Folder labelled iTunes in Users Documents and paste in the copied iTunes.app. (I have Users Documents in the Dock providing easy access to iTunes.)

    Herewith a Screen Shot of System Preferences:

     

     

    Note that iDrive is NOT Listed! This is because I have removed all Social Media from Applications and deleted every Social Media entry in the Library that I could find. The Lobotomy I performed on OS X Mavericks 'Brain' has had unexpected benefits, everything seems to load faster and my iMac feels rock solid, even my Magic Mouse no longer disconnects! My best regards to all.

  • by ksarm,

    ksarm ksarm Jan 24, 2015 7:05 AM in response to Cate Kurtis
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    Jan 24, 2015 7:05 AM in response to Cate Kurtis

    To stop automatic sync once device is connected to computer:

    Click iTunes menu at top of computer screen

    Click 'Preferences'

    Click 'Devices' icon at top of dialogue:

    Check the box by 'Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically'

    Click 'OK'

     

    To stop itunes from starting by itself whether or not device is connected:

    Click iTunes menu at top of computer screen

    Click 'Preferences'

    Click 'Advanced' icon at top of dialogue:

    Uncheck 'Check for new software updates automatically' at towards bottom of dialogue.

    Click 'OK'

    Screen Shot 2015-01-24 at 7.51.19 AM.png

     

    This finally solved the problem for me!

    regards,

    ksa

  • by goldiefromtampa,

    goldiefromtampa goldiefromtampa Feb 12, 2015 10:47 AM in response to TempGP
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    Feb 12, 2015 10:47 AM in response to TempGP

    Actually, you did just the opposite of help me, you confused me even more.

    English would help. I don't know what you mean by "hate iTunes"...

  • by goldiefromtampa,

    goldiefromtampa goldiefromtampa Feb 12, 2015 10:54 AM in response to ksarm
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    Feb 12, 2015 10:54 AM in response to ksarm

    ksarm wrote:

     

    To stop automatic sync once device is connected to computer:

    Click iTunes menu at top of computer screen

    Click 'Preferences'

    Click 'Devices' icon at top of dialogue:

    Check the box by 'Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically'

    Click 'OK'

     

     

     

    what if u want it to sync when u launch itunes?

     

    I wish Steve wos alive... mac has so many bugs and apple dont givashit 

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