How to Connect Android to a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Safari button on your Mac.

   Type https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ in the address bar of the web browser and press ⏎ Return. ,,,,, You'll need to keep it unlocked to access the files. ,,, , , Android File Transfer may have started automatically when you connected your Android. , 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. , You can find this in your Dock. , If you don't have a right mouse button, hold Ctrl and click. , , You can select individual files or entire folders. ,,,,, The app will vary depending on the Android device you are using. ,
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   Step 2: Go to https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ in Safari.

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   Step 3: Click the "Download Now" button.

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   Step 4: Click the androidfiletransfer.dmg file in your Downloads.

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   Step 5: Drag Android File Transfer to the Applications folder.

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   Step 6: Connect your Android to your Mac via USB.

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   Step 7: Unlock your Android's screen.

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   Step 8: Swipe down to open the Android Notification Panel.

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   Step 9: Tap the USB option in the Notification Panel.

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    Step 10: Tap "File transfer" or "MTP."

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    Step 11: Click the Go menu and select "Applications."

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    Step 12: Double-click "Android File Transfer."

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    Step 13: Click and drag files to transfer them.

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    Step 14: Click the iTunes button on your Mac.

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    Step 15: Right-click on one of the songs you want to transfer.

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    Step 16: Select "Show in Finder."

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    Step 17: Highlight all of the music files you want to transfer.

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    Step 18: Drag the selected files into the Android File Transfer window.

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    Step 19: Release the files in the "Music" folder.

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    Step 20: Wait for the files to transfer.

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    Step 21: Disconnect your Android device.

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    Step 22: Tap your Music app on the Android.

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    Step 23: Tap your music to play it.

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