Open itunes when this iphone is connected is grayed out

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Open itunes when this iphone is connected is grayed out

Did a search for this and could not find any resolutions.

For some reason when I connect my iPhone, it automatically opens itunes and starts synching. I have never had it set up to do so, as I want to be able to do it when I have time.

But I can not stop this from happening. In the summary tab of my iPhone when connected to iTunes the "Open itunes when this phone is connected" selection is grayed out.

Any suggestions on how to resolve this problem from anyone?

Dual 867 Mhz Power PC G4, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Feb 9, 2011 3:00 PM

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ryryryry

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Feb 10, 2011 3:32 AM in response to Randy Traylor

I have the same problem with my work computer as i don't sync my iphone to it. Think that's why it's disabled/grayed out?

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ryryryry

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Feb 10, 2011 3:38 AM in response to Randy Traylor

Found a solution....

Open iTunes-Preferences-Devices- then uncheck "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically". select OK.

Now you have the option to uncheck the 'Open iTunes when iPhone is plugged in'.

You can also go back and re-check "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically" without the problem re-occurring.

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Randy Traylor Author

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Feb 10, 2011 5:55 PM in response to ryryryry

That fixed it. You sir are awesome! Thank you for finding this.

Randy

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nhrrjr

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Feb 13, 2011 8:33 PM in response to Randy Traylor

Where is the box to check to have itunes open when the ipod is inserted?

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Randy Traylor Author

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Feb 14, 2011 6:09 AM in response to nhrrjr

When you connect your iPhone and open up iTunes, click on your phone in the left hand column. I can't think of the tabs name, but if you click on the very first tab on the right hand side and look through that window, you should see it. It will be the first check box.

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