How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac.

   In order to connect your Android, you'll need a special program that will allow the connection.
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   Step 2: Visit android.com/filetransfer/ in Safari.

   ,,,,,,,,,,,, You'll see all of the folders that make up your Android's storage.
   
   Folders to look for include:
   Downloads Documents Pictures DCIM (Camera) Music , You can click an item to highlight it, click and drag to create a selection box, or hold ⌘ Command and click each file you want to select. , Drag and drop the selected files into a folder or onto your desktop to start copying them.
   
   The time it takes to copy will vary depending on the size and number of files you're transferring.,,,,, You can select individual images by holding ⌘ Command and clicking each one.
   
   If you plan on importing all of the pictures, you don't have to worry about doing this. ,,, Click Import if you selected specific photos to transfer.
   
   Click Import All if you want to transfer all of the photos. , Once the process is complete, you can disconnect your Android from your Mac.
   
   You'll be able to find the pictures in the location you set previously.
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   Step 3: Click Download Now.

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

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

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   Step 6: Plug your Android into your Mac via USB.

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   Step 7: Unlock your Android device.

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   Step 8: Swipe down from the top of your screen.

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   Step 9: Tap the USB option.

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    Step 10: Tap File Transfer or MTP.

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    Step 11: Click the Go menu from the desktop.

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    Step 12: Click Applications.

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    Step 13: Double-click Android File Transfer.

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    Step 14: Scroll to browse your Android's storage.

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    Step 15: Highlight the files you want to transfer.

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    Step 16: Drag the files into a folder on your Mac.

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    Step 17: Click the Go menu from your desktop.

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    Step 18: Click Applications.

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    Step 19: Double-click Image Capture.

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    Step 20: Click your Android in the Devices list.

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    Step 21: Highlight the images you want to import.

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    Step 22: Click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the window.

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    Step 23: Click the location you want to save the imported pictures.

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    Step 24: Click the Import or Import All button.

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    Step 25: Disconnect your Android after transferring.

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