How do I disable iPhoto (Yosemite) from automatically launching when I plug in my iPhone?

I have recently discovered that even with the iPhoto auto-launch shut off as mentioned above, the if app still auto launches whenever you reboot or restart your laptop (MBP w/ Yosemite) - if your iPhone is plugged into a USB port for charging. Anyone know how to shut this off and keep if from ato-launching when the machine reboots too?

To disable in Image Capture:

• plug in the iPad

• after Image Capture launches, select the iPad in the left hand panel

• in the lower left is a tiny, easy-to-miss disclosure triangle. Click to open, if it is not already open.

• set the popup menu to "No Application".

• quit Image Capture.

Doesn't work. Cameras, flash memory cards and iOS devices show fine in other applications but in Image Capture it shows Devices (0) even though Image Capture is automatically loading. Because there is a zero device count according to Image Capture there is no 'tiny, easy-to-miss disclosure triangle'. I'm quite familiar with how it _should_ work but it is not working. There is a Bug with a capital 'B' in Yosemite Image Capture.

In iPhoto the triangle is present and it does recognize devices but turning off launching does not actually work (preferences). Bug again.

I've found that this problem is widely reported. The solution above does not work.

Doesn't work. Cameras, flash memory cards and iOS devices show fine in other applications but in Image Capture it shows Devices (0) even though Image Capture is automatically loading. Because there is a zero device count according to Image Capture there is no 'tiny, easy-to-miss disclosure triangle'. I'm quite familiar with how it _should_ work but it is not working. There is a Bug with a capital 'B' in Yosemite Image Capture.

In iPhoto the triangle is present and it does recognize devices but turning off launching does not actually work (preferences). Bug again.

I've found that this problem is widely reported. The solution above does not work. (2nd try to post.)

Works for me on two MacBook Pros running OS X 10.10. I have no doubt that there may be bugs other are experiencing.

Agree with Michael...works for me on Mid-2014 MacBook Pro running 10.10. I think it's a pain in the *** that Apple makes you individually turn off each device through Image Capture, but it works. I can now plug my iPhone into the USB, an SD Card in to the SD Card slot, and a CF Card (via adapter) into the USB port, all without automatically opening any programs. I did this through Image Capture each time to tell it do nothing when something is plugged in. But I have no doubt there are bugs...likely running older computers or different configurations. Yosemite seems to be really picky about hardware and software. It's causing lots of other problems.

Thanks so much for this tip. I couldn't find it in the help files. I rarely use iPhoto. I find it makes photo management more difficult than just using the file system and making directories. I only use iPhoto to make slide shows occasionally. Being forced to use it by the OS is just very wrong.

Agreed. I hate when an OS makes me use a program for something I don't want or need. I have no use for iPhoto, other than when I use iMovie or Final Cut Pro, where I am required to make folders in iPhoto and import photos to get the movie programs to recognize them. It ****** me off, and makes an extra few steps for me, but that's Apple for you. Not a fan of Yosemite at this point either. Causing graphics problems, even with brand new computer, and makes using 3rd party SSDs on older computer nearly impossible.

I hate when an OS makes me use a program for something I don't want or need.

You seem to be under some delusion. There is no requirement to use iPhoto at all.

other than when I use iMovie or Final Cut Pro, where I am required to make folders in iPhoto and import photos to get the movie programs to recognize them.

Perhaops you need to learn how to use those app too. Again, no requirement to use iPhoto.

It ****** me off, and makes an extra few steps for me, but that's Apple for you

Learn how to use the apps and then you won't have a problem. But that's you for you I suppose.

Ahhh...the unsolicited internet advice gods are back...it never ends

If you don't want advice why are you posting on an internet forum? Especially why are you posting incorrect information on an internet forum.

Remember, you're not the only person who reads what's written here. When I see clueless utterances I correct them for the benefit of others who may read the thread later. Simply, if you don't like iPhoto don't use it. You don't have to for any purpose. If you learned how to use the other apps you would know that.

I understood what he wrote. iPhoto was a good idea that was poorly implemented. That was obvious to me from the beginning. You seem to be the slow one here. They made it a default application to launch in the OS. It overwrote everyones settings. Why do you think this thread exists? You should pay attention before you post ignorant, rude statements.

Thank you, this process corrected the auto-launch problem for me too.

Cool! Great help and perfect directions! Regards and thanks Raj

This worked for me. Thanks!