Don't automatically open the folder of mounted devices

Question

I usually charge my phone through a USB connection. Due to Ubuntu 13.04 detecting and mounting it, Nautlius automatically opens the mounted folder. Can I stop Nautlius from automatically opening the folder of some mounted devices?

On Xubuntu, I do `xfconf-query -c thunar-volman -p /automount-drives-enabled -s false` but I heavily suspect it won't work in "plain" Ubuntu, because this command recalls XFCE and Thunar. — ignis, May 02 '13 at 21:04

score 19 · Accepted Answer · answered May 02 '13 at 15:27

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Click on Applications->System Tools->dconf Editor

In the window which opens, Select org from the side bar, then gnome and then desktop and then media-handling Uncheck the automount-open from the right side bar.

See the picture.

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answered May 02 '13 at 15:27

thefourtheye

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Thank you. But can I also change it for one device only? – MeinAccount May 02 '13 at 18:27
worth noting that you have to do this as the user you're logged in as, not neccessarily root – stu Sep 17 '15 at 13:26
You're a life saver! – Akbarsha Mar 02 '16 at 12:58
@MeinAccount – someone at least ‘solved’ this by [id-speficic unmount scripts...](https://askubuntu.com/questions/301122/prevent-a-specific-usb-device-from-auto-mounting) – Frank N Feb 25 '17 at 07:20

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered May 02 '13 at 15:24

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Install Ubuntu Tweak. Open it up. Go to Tweaks -> File Manager and you'll see the option there.

answered May 02 '13 at 15:24

Don't automatically open the folder of mounted devices

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