How can I stop the Photos app from opening on my MBP every time I plug my iPhone into it to recharge the phone?

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How can I stop the Photos app from opening on my MBP every time I plug my iPhone into it to recharge the phone?

How can I stop the Photos app from opening on my MBP every time I plug my iPhone into my desktop array to recharge the phone?

I use my MacBook Pro as my desktop machine with a host of external hard drives and other accessories. I have a power cord connected to one of the USB hubs in my array that I use to keep my iPhone powered up. Every time I plug my iPhone in to power it up, the Photos app on my MBP automatically starts up and appears on the screen. I've looked to figure a way to disable that action but have been unsuccessful,

What's the trick?

iPhone X

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 12:24 PM

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jeremy_v

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Oct 7, 2020 11:37 AM in response to Steven Weinberg1

Hey Steven Weinberg1,

We see that you want to stop your Mac from automatically opening the Photos app when you connect your iPhone, and we'd like to help!

To prevent your Mac from automatically launching the Photos app, you'll need to follow the steps from the article here: Keep your photos safely stored and up to date on all of your devices

You can also check out some additional online guide for this here: Sync photos between your Mac and iPhone or iPad

We hope this helps!

Warm regards.

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Answer 2

Oct 7, 2020 12:24 PM in response to jeremy_v

Thank you. Now that I understand "why" Photos opens automatically and know that I want my phone and Photos synched, I can deal with quitting photos. In other words, it serves a purpose that I now understand.

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i_rina

Community Specialist

Oct 8, 2020 8:06 AM in response to Steven Weinberg1

Hey Steven Weinberg1,

You're very welcome! We're glad that was helpful.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to let us know.

Have a great day!

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How can I stop the Photos app from opening on my MBP every time I plug my iPhone into it to recharge the phone?

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