How do I stop photos from automatically opening when I connect my phone?

jonmach wrote:

I've just upgraded to Catalina on my MBP . I used to be able to stop Photos from opening automatically with a toggle in Photos (from memory), so when I plugged my phone in, Photos didn't automatically start and open.

I can now no longer do this. It seems this option has been hidden or removed. Does anyone have any idea how to disable this?

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jonmach wrote:

I'm using Catalina.

Tip: If you do not want Photos to open whenever you connect this device, Un-select the Open Photos checkbox.

Import photos from a camera or phone using Photos on Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/photos/from-a-camera-or-phone-pht6c803201/5.0/mac/10.15

Connect your iPhone with USB and start the App called: Digital images or something like this)

Sorry i am on a german Catalina. Then on the left you will be able to deactivate Photos from

opening when iPhone is connected.

jonmach wrote:

Thanks Leroy - The 'for this device' is missing in Catalina. The screen shot helped a lot. Problem solved!

Good computing jonmach ! Glad to hear this solved your problem...