How to transfer files from Android to Mac and vice versa

How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac Using a USB Cable

In the age of wireless technology, USB is neglected and in vain. Traditional cable provides the fastest data transfer rate. The only difficulty can arise with USB ports, which are not found on modern Macs. But in this case, USB-C adapters or other methods from our article will help.

Download Android File Transfer utility from OS developers and install on Mac by dragging and dropping the application icon into the Applications folder.

Connect your Android device to your Mac using a USB cable and swipe down to select USB Charging → File Transfer.

Android File Transfer: Connect Android Device to Mac

Android File Transfer: Select "File Transfer"

Launch Android File Transfer and navigate to the desired storage section in the file manager: internal storage or SD card.

Select the files you want to transfer to Mac and drag them to your desktop or any other folder.

Android File Transfer: Select Files and Drag & Drop

In the same way, data can be copied from a computer to a mobile gadget.

How to transfer files from Android to Mac using Wi-Fi

Wireless transfer is not as fast as a cable connection, but still allows you to send files from Android devices to Mac quickly enough. It works like this: an FTP server is launched on the smartphone, and the computer connects to it through any browser.

Install the application on your mobile device and launch it.

Go to the menu and click "Connect to Computer". Select the protected mode, come up with a username and password to connect.

Come up with a login and password to connect

Specify the location of the files to transfer and remember the server address.

Make sure your Mac is connected to the same network as your Android device and enter the FTP address in your browser.

Find the files you need on the gadget's disk and just drag them to the desktop or to another folder to copy.

How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is the slowest of all, but it can be useful in some cases. To transfer data using this protocol, you do not need to install additional applications on your smartphone - you just need to change the sharing settings on your computer.

Open System Preferences and go to the Sharing section.

Find Bluetooth Sharing in the side menu and check the box next to it. Also, for safety, select the "Ask what to do" option to receive and view files.

Check the box next to "Bluetooth Sharing"

Open the document or photo you want on your smartphone and go to the standard Share menu → Bluetooth, and then select your Mac from the list of available devices.

Open the desired document or photo on your smartphone

Select Mac from the list of available devices

Confirm the receipt of the file on your computer and wait until the transfer is complete.

Confirm receipt of the file on your computer

To send data from Mac to Android - open "Settings" → Bluetooth and click on the name of the gadget in the list. Right click, select Send File to Device and find it in Finder.