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Sagere
Brass Contributor
Oct 28, 2026

Android File Transfer App for Mac free download?

Got a new MacBook Pro with the latest macOS 27 Gold State. I plan to backup the media and files from Android to my Mac. But unable to find the Android File Transfer app anymore. According to a Googl...
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DanielRobinson
Iron Contributor
Oct 28, 2026

Getting files off an Android phone and onto a new MacBook can be frustrating since Google's original app was discontinued. Fortunately, this Android file transfer program for mac provides a practical, browser-based alternative. Operating through Chrome via a USB connection, it lets you copy files locally without installing a separate desktop app or uploading to the cloud.

How to use an Android file transfer program for mac:

Step 1: Visit the official Droid File Transfer website in Google Chrome. No installation required.

Step 2: Connect via USB, unlock your phone, tap the USB notification, and select "File transfer." (Quit Preview or Photos on your Mac first).

Step 3: Click "Choose phone" to select your device, then choose a folder on your Mac that Chrome can access.

Step 4: Browse the phone's folders, select your files, and click copy. You can also transfer files from Mac to Android.

While this is a solid replacement for basic USB backups, keep in mind it requires Chrome (no Safari/Firefox) and cannot resume interrupted transfers, so copying large collections in smaller batches is recommended.