How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac: 7 Amazing Solutions

Summary

Do you have an Android phone and a MacBook? The reply may be yes. And do you meet the problem about how to transfer files from Android to Mac or vice versa? I think most people will be annoyed with this embarrassed matter which you have got to transfer data from Mac to Android or access Mac files from Android and so on. No matter what kind of difficulties you have between Android and Mac, today you will get 7 wonderful skills here.

Part 1: How to Transfer Files between Android and Mac with Samsung Files Transfer for Mac

In order to solve the daily problem on how to send files from Android to MacBook, we studied a lot of apps and get satisfying software, Samsung Files Transfer for Mac -- Samsung Messages Backup. This kind of application can cope with transferring between Android OS and Mac OS perfectly. If you don't have a try, you might not imagine what a smooth operation with it. Crazily, millions of people are recommending it.

Its key features and highlights as following:

- Access Mac files from Android when you couldn't view once.

- Transfer Android contacts, call logs, SMS and so on to Mac in a easy way.

- Input or output data between Android and Mac.

- Preview, edit, delete your files on Mac of your Android device.

- Back up Android data to MacBook smoothly with 1 click.

- Restore files from Mac to Android with the same quality.

Powerfully, Samsung Files Transfer for Mac support all the Android phones. You will never worry the brands of the phones, such as Samsung, Sony, Motorola, HTC, ZTE, Huawei, Xiaomi, Redmi, Nokia, OPPO, Vivo and so on. Besides, this app can handle most of operation systems of Android, as long as your OS is Android 4.0 or upper.

For your convenience, you can download this software below.

1.1 How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac with Samsung Files Transfer for Mac

How to send files from Android to MacBook? With Samsung Files Transfer for Mac, you can make it without any difficulty. What's more, if you need to transfer all the files to mac, the Backup with 1 click can help you. Certainly, you can select the files that you want to transfer.

Please follow the steps here.

1.1.1 Transfer Files from Android to Mac Selectively

Step 1. Install the Application on Mac

At the beginning, download and install it on your MacBook correctly. You need to choose Mac version of the app and then go ahead in accordance with the hint of a pop-up window.

Step 2. Connect Android Device to Mac

After installing, connect your Android device to Mac via an Android cable. Enable USB debugging mode is on. The app will detect your Android phone immediately.

Step 3. Scan the Contents and transfer

When detection is successful, you will see the page as below. Now, you can see a list on the left which is your files on Android phone, and you can scan them.

Next, select the desired files from the list, including Apps, Contacts, SMS, Music, Photos, etc. One click on them and you will see your files.

Then click "Export" icon on top right. A pop-up window will remind you to choose a location to save your files on your Mac. After a while, the transfer is finished.

1.1.2 Transfer Files from Android to Mac with 1 Click

How to transfer media files from Android to Mac? With no doubt, you will get the skill about transferring files with 1 click here. The simplest and fastest way is ready for you now.

Here's how:

Step 1. Click Super Toolkit

When you finish installing the app and connecting Android phone to Mac like the above, you will see "Super Toolkit" button on top right. Click it and get the interface as below.

Step 2. Back up your Files to Mac

When you see "Backup" option on the interface, tap on it. Then it will pop out a page which is the backup list. You can tick out the items on it.

Select a location on your Mac at "Location". Finally, Tap on "Back up" button at the bottom of the page.

Tips: When deleted important files carelessly, how to recover deleted files from your Android phone?

1.2 How to Transfer Files from Mac to Android with Samsung Files Transfer for Mac

To send files from Android to Mac is no problem, but how about from Mac to Android? The answer is also yes. If you would like to know how to transfer files from mac to Android, this part will show you the magic.

Using guide for you:

Step 1. Install and Connect Android Device to Mac

First of all, install the app on your Mac and use a USB cable to link your Android phone and MacBook.

Step 2. Choose Files

When you manage to connect your phone to Mac, you will see the contents of your Android device on the Mac.

Then select the files in different items. For example, if you need to transfer photos from Mac to Android device, please click on "Photos" on the left as below.

Step 3. Tap on "Add/New" to Transfer

After selecting the files, tap on "Add/New" icon on the top menu. Then the files will be transferred from Mac to Android device.

Tips: How to send files from Android to MacBook, such as transfer music from Mac to Android with 1 click?

Part 2: How to Copy Files from Android File Transfer to Mac

Android Files Transfer is a common software to transfer data in many people's mind. It is another choice to transfer files from Android to Mac. And how to copy files from Android Files Transfer to Mac?

Guide of Android Files Transfer is here:

Step 1. Download and Install on Mac

Please download Android Files Transfer on your MacBook and then install it.

Step 2. Link Android Phone to Mac

Secondly, please combine your Android phone and Mac with Android cable. Your phone will become a hard drive on your Mac.

Step 3. Open the App on Mac

Thirdly, when you connected, double click the app and tap on "Get started" on pop-up window. You will see the many folders there.

Step 4. Select and Copy Files

In this step, you can choose the files you need to transfer in the correct folder. Then you can copy the files with single right-click and paste them to your Mac. Or you can drag the files directly and drop them to your Mac's folder.

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Part 3: How to Transfer Files from Android to iMac Using AirDroid App

How to transfer videos from Android to MacBook wirelessly? Most people suppose AirDroid is a better choice. Besides videos, you can also transfer pictures, documents, music and ATK as long as you like. Probably it is a saver to assist you all the time.

Using steps for you:

Step 1. Install AriDroid on Android Phone

To the begin, please download and install AirDroid on your Android phone. You can download on this page or on Google Play Store.

Step 2. Get into the app

When you have installed it, tap and enter it. Then it will appear a page, read the items and go through.

Step 3. Gain AirDroid Web URL

Then tap on "AirDroid Web" option and you will get two IP addresses. Please input the second one which is variable into your Browser on your Mac.

When you click "Enter" on the Mac, you will see a window, if you want to continue, please click "Accept".

Step 4. Transfer Files from Android to Mac

Once connected, you need to find the files in file explorer on website. After selecting, click on "Download" option. A moment later, your files will be downloaded to your Download folder.

Part 4: How to Transfer Files from Android to iMac with HandShaker

Do you know how to transfer files from Android to iMac using HandShaker? HandShaker is a practical tool to help people send files from Android to Mac in a great speed. With it, you can transfer your screenshot, photos, videos, songs and other data easily. And strongly, it can support many Android versions.

Let's see how to use it:

Step 1. Install and Launch HandShaker

Firstly, you need to install HandShaker on your Mac and then launch the application.

Step 2. Connect Android Device to Mac

Then, you need to connect your Android device to Mac via a USB cable. Please make sure your USB debugging mode is on.

On your phone, it will pop up a small window as soon as you make connection. If go ahead, tap on "View" on your Android phone.

Step 3. Open your Browser and download the App on Android Phone

Now, enter your browser or your App Store on your Android phone, download HandShaker on your phone.

Step 4. Reconnect your Android to Mac

When you install the app on your phone successfully, you need to connect your phone to Mac again. Then it will prompt you whether open Handshaker when USB is connected. Tap on "OK" and continue.

Step 5. View your Files on Mac

Here, you can view your files on Mac and if you like, you can copy or delete them.

Part 5: How to Send Files from Android to MacBook via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is one of the most frequent methods to transfer files between computer and Android phone recently. When your Mac has the Bluetooth, how to send files from Android to MacBook through it? If you think it is a problem, this section may be helpful for you. Notice, if your files is large, the transferring process will be slow.

Here's the statement:

Step 1. Turn on Bluetooth

On one hand, you need to switch on your Mac's Bluetooth. Get to System Preference and find Bluetooth in it. Click it and then ensure "Bluetooth: On". If not, click "Turn Bluetooth On" button.

On the other hand, set up your Android phone's Bluetooth, you can see it in Settings.

Step 2. Pair the Code

After turning on Bluetooth, you will see your Android device is on the right list on Mac. Maybe there are more than one devices on the list, but choose your own device and click "Pair" icon.

Then, it will pop out a window with a code on it. You need to confirm the code on your Android phone and click "Pair".

Step 3. Go to Sharing on Mac

Now, find Sharing icon in System Preference (Sharing is in yellow) and click it.

With Sharing open, tick "Files Sharing" and "Bluetooth Sharing" options.

Step 4. Choose Desktop as Receiving Location

Next, you can choose a location to save your files on "Folder for accepted items". For your convenience, you'd better choose "Desktop" as your saving location.

Step 5. Send Files from Android Device

On your Android phone, select your files that you want to transfer, then click "Send" and choose Bluetooth option as sending way on your phone. Then elect your Mac device on the list.

Finally, the files will be sent from Android to Mac via Bluetooth.

Part 6: How to Transfer Media Files from Android to Mac with Dropbox

How to transfer files from Mac to Android with Dropbox? Dropbox is an app that can help you transfer more than 150 type files, and make you focus on your work or other important things. You can interview your files on Dropbox anytime, which will simplify your tasks.

Steps about how to use Dropbox to migrate your files from Android to Mac:

Step 1. Install Dropbox

You can download Dropbox via the official website both on your Android device and Mac at the same time. Then install Dropbox on two devices.

Step 2. Sign in with Account

When you install it successfully, you may sign in with your account of Dropbox on your Android phone in advance.

If you don't have Dropbox's account, please create one on the app. Click "SIGN UP FOR DROPBOX" item and type your personal information. At last, tap on "CREATE ACCOUNT".

After signing in, you need to open a folder which you would like to input the files on the app. Then click "+" icon in blue circle on the page. Select the files and then tap on "Upload" button. Now, You have uploaded your files to Dropbox.

Step 4. Open and Sign in Dropbox on your Mac

After upload, turn to your Mac and click Dropbox. Sign in Dropbox with the same account that you have uploaded the files and you can view the files on your Mac.

Step 5. Download the Files

If need, you can tick out the files and download them to your Mac.

Part 7: How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac through SD Card

How to transfer files from Android to Mac through SD card? In some way, SD card is a useful tool to solve this problem if your Android device supports SD card as an internal storage, so that your storage space on your Android phone will increase. In addition, you also need an SD card reader to finish the transfer task.

Here's the guide:

Step 1. Insert SD Card to Android Device

Prepare an SD card, then plug it into your Android phone. Copy or move the files from your phone to the SD card. If you have inserted, just move the files you need to transfer.

By the way, you can find your SD card in Document on your Android device.

Step 2. Plug SD Card into Reader and Connect your Mac

After moving the files, take out the card from your phone and plug it into SD card reader. Then, connect the reader to your MacBook.

Step 3. Scan the Files on Mac and Transfer

Your SD card will become a hard drive on your Mac. Click Finder, and you can scan it on Mac.

Pick out the files and copy them to a folder on your Mac. The transfer is end. Please remember disconnect your SD card safely.

Conclusion

There are 7 effective methods for you. Because of its strong functions and easy operations, Samsung File Transfer for Mac -- Samsung Messages Backup is one of the best choices for everybody. It is pleasure if they can help you in a way. As the introduction satisfy you or maybe you feel helpless, please write down your feelings or suggestions in the comments area, which will be useful for us and we will make progress faster with your assistance.

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