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Document and handle USB conflict between iPhone and Android in Charging mode

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IosConnector: add comment explaining 0-folders causes.
DensePhotoGrid: show actionable hint when no photos found (unlock screen,
switch Android to File Transfer, killall PTPCamera).
README: add 'Using iPhone and Android at the same time' section.
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Kyle Bolen
2026-07-28 06:56:15 +00:00
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@@ -88,6 +88,13 @@ To re-enable Image Capture later:
launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.ptpcamera.plist
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### Using iPhone and Android at the same time
If you have both phones plugged in, the Android phone must be in **Transferring files** mode (not Charging only). An Android phone in Charging mode can block macOS USB enumeration and cause gphoto2 to see 0 folders on the iPhone. Either:
- Switch the Android to **Transferring files** mode from its notification shade, or
- Unplug the Android while working with the iPhone
### HEIC settings
If your iPhone is shooting in HEIC (the default), PhotoPhetch will warn you and convert to JPEG during import. To stop shooting HEIC: