Had the same issue with the Android File Transfer app on my Mac. Turns out Google has officially stopped supporting it, so you’re better off looking for an alternative that actually works smoothly. But don’t fret, I found a better solution after a bit of trial and error.
Сonsider switching to a different app altogether. The MacDroid app worked like a charm for me. The app doesn’t come with the hassle that Android File Transfer does. It seamlessly connects your Mac to your Android device, making it super easy to transfer files.
To transfer Android files to Mac with MacDroid you need:
- Install the MacDroid app on your Mac.
- Connect your Android device to your Mac using a USB cable.
- Open MacDroid, choose one of the two connection modes: ADB or MTP. Then, follow the steps to confirm the device on your Mac.
- You can now access your device’s content, including images and videos, in Finder.
Also, if you don’t want to deal with wires, you can connect your Android to your Mac via Wi-Fi:
- Go to “Settings” on your Android device and tap “Developer options”.
- Enable “Wireless debugging” and select “Allow”.
- In the “Wireless debugging” settings, choose “Pair device with QR code”.
- On your Mac, select “Pair via QR code”.
- Use your Android smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on your Mac.
It’s pretty straightforward and should save you tons of headaches. No more random crashes or unrecognized devices. Other steps you can take include rebooting both devices, ensuring you have the latest version of the Android File Transfer installed, or even checking if there’s an issue with the USB cable or port.
Hop these pointers help. 