Mac to Android
Select files or folders on the Mac side, select a destination on the Android side, then send them to the phone.
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AndMac
Local USB file transfer between Android phones and macOS. See AndMac details for requirements and limits.
USB setup
- Open AndMac.
- Connect the Android device with a USB data cable.
- Unlock the Android device.
- Tap Allow if Android asks for USB access.
- Set USB mode to File Transfer or MTP if Android asks what the USB connection should do.
AndMac auto-detects the first connected Android MTP device. The Connect button remains available for manual retry.
Supported devices
- Android phones and tablets that expose File Transfer / MTP over USB.
- macOS 14 or later.
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac.
- USB data cable. Charge-only cables do not transfer files.
AndMac does not support iPhone, iPad, cloud sync, or wireless transfer.
Transfer files
Android to Mac
Select Android files or folders, select a Mac destination, then get them from the phone.
Why connection fails
- Unlock the phone and keep the screen on.
- Tap Allow on the phone.
- Change USB mode to File Transfer or MTP.
- Unplug the cable, flip it, reseat it, then try again.
- Try another USB data cable or another Mac port.
- On the Mac, quit Preview, Image Capture, Photos, and other apps that may claim the device.
- Restart the phone if Android keeps reopening the USB permission prompt.
Delete, rename, and folders
Delete actions on Android are permanent and require confirmation. Rename and new-folder actions are validated before they are sent to the device. Folder upload and folder download are supported.
Export diagnostics
The local log lives at ~/Library/Logs/AndMac/AndMac.log. Use the in-app Error Log to export redacted diagnostics when support needs a debug file.
Support contact: your@privatebyte.app