Want to refresh Image Capture without disconnecting device

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Want to refresh Image Capture without disconnecting device

I'm using Image Capture to import iPad Screen captures to my iMac. The problem is that it "sees" only those images that were on the iPad when Image Capture started up.

In order to see subsequent images, I have to physically disconnect ("pull the plug") my iPad from my Mac. After I reconnect, Image Capture mounts the iPad anew and the the new images are visible.

Quiting Image Capture and relaunching it does not have the same effect, so it is obviously some OS function that is mounting/unmounting the iPad device.

Is there any OSX command that will do what I want (I'm comfortable using Terminal). I guess it would be something like mounting/ejecting a disk, but for a USB device instead.

I'd welcome info on any alternative ways of getting those new images over to my Mac for processing.

Thanks for any help.

Frank

iPad, iOS 5.0.1, WiFi / 32 GB

Posted on Nov 23, 2011 7:39 PM

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kemeny

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Nov 28, 2011 5:53 AM in response to frankinmelrose

I'm having the same problem with my iphone 4 and was sure that it was possible before updating to iOS 5. I've just checked this theory using my ipod touch which is still running iOS 4 and can confirm that it's something that used to be possible - new photos taken show up immediately in Image Capture as they are taken on the iPod. I'm wondering if this change has anything to do with iCloud.

Bit annoying so I'll be very interested to see if you come up with a work around...

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