How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac

How To Transfer Files Between Android And Mac
How To Transfer Files Between Android And Mac

Android is not an operating system that’s restricted to just one brand of smartphones. However, the rivalry between the two OSs has always stayed strong, and they’ve both made it difficult for users to switch from one OS to another. Today we shall be going through How to Transfer Files Between Android and Mac.

 

The best  application that allow your to transfer files is called Android File Transfer. But if you don’t want to use an app, continue reading to find other ways to transfer your files.

How to Transfer Files Between Android and Mac

To transfer your files from Android to Mac or vice versa, you’ll first have to install the Android File Transfer App on your Mac OS. You’ll find a .dmg file online or from their official website here. Download the file and when it’s ready, drag it to Applications. The app is now ready to be installed.

When it comes to setting up your Android device for the transfer, there’s not much for you to do. First, connect your android device to your desktop or laptop and once connected, go into your setting and click on Connected Devices. Click on USB, and a popup will appear; click Transfer Files to continue.

You will also notice a popup in your notifications bar. It will read “Tap for more options.” When you click on it, choose “File Transfer.”

These are the two ways to set your Android device for the transfer.

Now go back to your Mac desktop or laptop and open the Android File Transfer app. You’ll find some folders on your screen. These are all folders from your Android device. After this, all you’d need to do is drag and drop the files you need to transfer.

If you have any files to transfer to your Android device, select the files for transfer on your Mac device and drag and drop them into the folder you want them to be. Similarly, if you’re transferring files from an Android device to your Mac device, select the files from the Android directory and drop them in your desired folder on your Mac device.

Transferring files through Google Drive

While Android File Transfer is fast, some people may not want to download another application on their device and would like to transfer files through other means. Using your drive is the fastest alternative for file transfer from Android to Mac and vice versa. Moreover, if you want to back up your files, using your drive is a sensible method.

To transfer your files through the drive, create a folder in your drive and then upload your files in that folder. This step is similar for both Android and Mac being the source of files. Once you’ve uploaded the files to your drive, open the drive on the other device and download the folder from your drive.

It’s better to upload all files in a folder as it will save you the hassle of going back and forth, looking for all files. Once you’ve downloaded the folder, you can take out files from it and add them wherever you wish to.

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