How to Connect Android to a Mac

Explore this Article

parts

1Installing Android File Transfer

2Transferring Files

3Adding iTunes Music to Your Android

Other Sections

Questions & Answers

Related Articles

References

Article Summary

Installing the official Android File Transfer application on your Mac will allow you to connect your Android device and transfer files. Once connected, you'll be able to browse your Android files much like any other folder on your Mac. You can transfer the music files from your iTunes library to your Android as well.

Steps

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Installing Android File Transfer

1. 
   1
   Click the Safari button on your Mac.
2. 
   2
   Go to https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ in Safari. Type https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ in the address bar of the web browser and press ⏎ Return.
3. 
   3
   Click the "Download Now" button.
4. 
   4
   Click the androidfiletransfer.dmg file in your Downloads.
5. 
   5
   Drag Android File Transfer to the Applications folder.
   Advertisement

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Transferring Files

1. 
   1
   Connect your Android to your Mac via USB.
2. 
   2
   Unlock your Android's screen. You'll need to keep it unlocked to access the files.
3. 
   3
   Swipe down to open the Android Notification Panel.
4. 
   4
   Tap the USB option in the Notification Panel.
5. 
   5
   Tap "File transfer" or "MTP."
6. 
   6
   Click the Go menu and select "Applications."
7. 
   7
   Double-click "Android File Transfer." Android File Transfer may have started automatically when you connected your Android.
8. 
   8
   Click and drag files to transfer them. When the Android's storage is displayed, you can navigate and move files much like you would any other folder on your computer. File sizes are limited to 4 GB when you are moving to or from your Android device.
   Advertisement

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Adding iTunes Music to Your Android

1. 
   1
   Click the iTunes button on your Mac. You can find this in your Dock.
2. 
   2
   Right-click on one of the songs you want to transfer. If you don't have a right mouse button, hold Ctrl and click.
3. 
   3
   Select "Show in Finder."
4. 
   4
   Highlight all of the music files you want to transfer. You can select individual files or entire folders.
5. 
   5
   Drag the selected files into the Android File Transfer window.
6. 
   6
   Release the files in the "Music" folder.
7. 
   7
   Wait for the files to transfer.
8. 
   8
   Disconnect your Android device.
9. 
   9
   Tap your Music app on the Android. The app will vary depending on the Android device you are using.
10. 
    10
    Tap your music to play it.
    Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

• Question

  My Galaxy S6 still won't connect. It keeps asking me to reconnect or restart my device, which I have done. What can I do?

  

  Aditya Telang

  Community Answer

  Download Samsung Kies for Mac OS from the support section of Samsung's website. Install it, start the program, and then do the step-by-step instruction shown on the screen to connect your device.

  Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
  Thank you for your feedback.
  If How.com.vn has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support How.com.vn

  YesNo

  Not Helpful 18Helpful 0

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Advertisement