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You need special software to deal with the Android-phone-to-Macintosh connection. That’s because the Mac doesn’t natively recognize Android phones. … To deal with the Android-phone–USB connection on a Mac, you need to obtain special software, the Android File Transfer program.
How do I get my Mac to recognize my Android phone?
Instead, to get your Android device connected to your Mac, turn the Android’s debugging mode on before connecting via USB.
- Press the “Menu” button on your Android device and tap “Settings.”
- Tap “Applications,” then “Development.”
- Tap “USB Debugging.”
- Connect your Android device to your Mac with the USB cable.
Can I link my Android phone to my Mac?
The most common way to connect Android phones to Mac is via USB, but you’ll need free software like Android File Transfer installed first. Download Android File Transfer to your Mac and install it. Launch the software. Connect your phone to your Mac using a USB cable (you can use the one that came with your phone).
