Itunes won't automatically open when iphone 4 connected

usually when i connect my iphone both iphoto and itunes would automatically open. now only iphoto opens. if i open itunes manually my phone is there and it syncs fine and so on. 'open itunes automatically' is selected as well. any ideas? thanks.

Have you rebooted your computer?
If that doesn't fix it, UNCHECK 'open itunes automatically', save preferences, then go back and check it again.

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Hi Guys..
Had the same problem..
And now its got solved!! :-D
Leaving both "iTunes > Preferences > Syncing > Disable automatic syncing for all.." AND "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" on the summary page, UNCHECKED, solved the issue for me.
Do give it a try..
Cheers!
Bye.

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Hey there Ray_J,
I understand that you want iTunes to be opening every time you connect your phone to your computer. You may wish to adjust this setting in your iTunes preferences to affect this behavior:
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iTunes 12 for Mac: iTunes Devices preferences
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19595
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Hi, well as the title states:
How do i stop iPhoto from automatically opening when I connect my iPhone?
It's getting on my nerves...
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This might also be helpful:
I wrote an AppleScript that asks me each time I connect the iPhone/camera/etc whether or not I want to open iPhoto. Usually I just hit return and it doesn't open, but once in a while I'll click Yes to open iPhoto and import videos from my phone. I just did it because it's nice to have a little reminder so I don't go for too too long without importing, but not have it slow things down each time I plug in.
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i like  wrote:
Howdy-
Make sure, on your iPhone's screen in iTunes, that "Open iTunes when this iPhone is connected" is checked.
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i like , are you referring to the checkbox in iTunes on the Mac/PC that actually reads, "Automatically sync when iPhone is connected" or a screen on the iPhone?
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