Some users have reported an issue in which iPhoto no longer recognizes the iPhone as a camera, and is therefore unable to import images from the device. This problem may occur after a firmware update or seemingly at random.
Fixes
- Delete photos. It appears that the presence of some imported images, or (strangely enough) screenshots taken on the iPhone can cause this problem. Try deleting all images on your iPhone except for those that were taken with the device’s camera, then disconnect and reconnect your iPhone.
- Quit Final Cut Express or iMovie. In some cases, Final Cut Express or iMovie can interfere with iPhoto’s ability to recognize the iPhone. Try quitting both of these applications then disconnect and reconnect your iPhone.
- Turn your iPhone off then back on while it is connected. Failing the above, try opening iPhoto and connecting your iPhone, then turning the iPhone off. Wait a few seconds then turn it back on.
August 9, 2010 at 6:59 AM
If you have more than 500 photos on your iPhone, it might take a minute or 2 before iPhoto recognizes the iPhone as a connected device.
September 15, 2010 at 4:21 PM
I just had this happen and fixed it like this. I must’ve disconnected the phone while iTunes was open.
Open iTunes and wait for the phone to come up. Eject the phone. I had iPhoto running in the background and as soon as I ejected it from iTunes it showed up in iPhoto.
September 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Thank you, You fixed my problem with this fix!
March 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Hi I’m having the same issue!!! Have tried calling apple for support but they don’t even know whys wrong. It was working perfectly fine now iPhoto won’t open automatically when I connect my phone. It doesn’t charge and iTunes won’t recognise it too! Please help somebody!!
March 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Hi I’m having the same issue!!! Have tried calling apple for support but they don’t even know whys wrong. It was working perfectly fine now iPhoto won’t open automatically when I connect my iphone. It doesn’t charge and iTunes won’t recognise it too! Please help somebody!!