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Robert Ripps
Robert Ripps
Inspiring
June 21, 2023
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How to prevent Lightroom Classic from importing images from connected phone

  • June 21, 2023
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Upgraded computer and installed latest version of Lightroom Classic (12.4), and the first time I plugged in my phone to the computer, the Lightroom import dialog boxed opened. Previously I was able to disable that from happening when I tethered the phone, but now I can’t remember how I did it, nor can I find an easy setting in Lightroom to stop it.

 

Running macOS Ventura.

 

Thanks.

    Correct answer Robert Ripps

    The Image Capture setting is for auto-launching an application. I don't think it stops Lightroom from showing the import dialog if Lightroom is already running and the preference to show the import dialog when a memorycard is detected is checked. Lightroom should not auto launch when you connect your iPhone, however.

     


    Correct, I quit Lightroom, attached phone, and only Image Capture launched. But, still seems no way to tell LR not to try to download from phone, which I previously was able to do...

    2 replies

    DdeGannes
    Community Expert
    DdeGannesCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 23, 2023

    @Robert Ripps , Just a thought when you changed the preferences in LrC did you exit the application and reboot for the new setting to take effect?

    Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.
    Robert Ripps
    Robert RippsAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 23, 2023

    I did not change any settings for importing in LRC- I left it checked to show import dialog box when a memory card is detected, as I need that functionality. I guess I could uncheck it, but then I would manually have to tell LRC to import from camera memory card each time. Hard to know what is less of a hassle…

    johnrellis
    johnrellis
    Legend
    June 23, 2023

    "I am not sure if it ever was different, except if I turn off that option."

     

    I don't recall ever seeing or hearing that LR treated Iphones differently than memory cards or disks. In general, when any such device is newly mounted by the operating system, LR has always opened the Import window when you've enabled the option Show Import Dialog When A Memory Card Is Detected.

    johnrellis
    johnrellis
    Legend
    June 21, 2023

    Uncheck the option Preferences > General > Show Import Dialog When A Memory Card Is Detected.

      Robert Ripps
      Robert RippsAuthor
      Inspiring
      June 21, 2023

      Yes, but won't that also stop Lightroom from launching that import dialog box when I do insert a memory card, which I want? Previously there was a way to separate those two "import" activities, disabling one without disabling the other.

      Ian Lyons
      Community Expert
      Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 21, 2023

      If you open 'Apple Image Capture' with your iPhone connected, choose the 3-dot menu, then select 'No application'. The attached screenshot may also help.

       

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