Open iTunes when this iPod is connected - no workee

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Open iTunes when this iPod is connected - no workee

I have selected "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" for both my iPod classic and iPhone. However, iTunes does not launch and sync unless I launch the application. Shouldn't the iPod/iPhone being connected to the computer cause the application to launch? Otherwise what is the point of checking the box?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Jun 20, 2008 6:56 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 20, 2008 7:47 PM in response to jayats

In iTunes, click your iTunes menu and select Preferences. Click the Syncing tab. Do you have the option to Disable Automatic Syncing for iPods and iPhones selected? If so, try de-selecting this option, and then quitting iTunes and connecting your iPod again.

CG

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jayats Author

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Jun 21, 2008 8:43 AM in response to CasperGemini

That option was not checked - but I checked it - quit itunes - restarted itunes - unchecked it - quit itunes - plugged in ipod - no workee unless I started iTunes.

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Answer 3

Jun 22, 2008 9:07 AM in response to jayats

When you manually launch iTunes, does it recognize your iPod?

CG

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jayats Author

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Jul 16, 2008 4:54 AM in response to CasperGemini

The iphone helper application was missing from my login items. When I restored the iphone it asked me if I would like to install it - I said yes (it still isn't in the login items)

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jayats Author

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Jul 28, 2008 1:58 PM in response to jayats

the iphone helper ap is the key. To locate it you have to open the application package - ctl click - show package contents >> Resources >> (now make alias of the helper ap and drag it to your desktop). Go to System Prefs >> Accounts >> Login Items >> and add the alias to the login items. once there you can delete it from your desktop..

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