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How to stop iTunes from opening when iPhone is connected

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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iTunesis a media player compatible with both Mac and Windows platforms. However, iTunes automatically opens whenever you connect an iPhone to a PC whether you need to run it or not. This is due to the media player’s automatic syncing options that are on by default. If you don’t need to open the software or sync devices, this is how you can stop iTunes 12 from opening when an iPhone is connected to Windows desktops or laptops.

Deselect theAutomatically sync when this iPhone is connectedsetting

Configure the Device-Syncing Setting from Devices Preferences

By configuring those settings, you have effectively switched auto syncing off. This ensures that iTunes no longer automatically opens tosync with deviceswhen you connect the iPhone with Windows PC. However, that also switches off automatic backups for the mobile.

Matthew Adams

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