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How to send files from Android to Mac OS X


Simon Hill [1] August 29, 2014

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It may seem impossible to marry an Android[3] phone with a Mac, but the two devices can actually coexist in harmony despite what
Apple[4] or Windows aficionados might tell you. Though the exact process for pairing your Android smartphone or tablet with your
desktop Mac depends on the model of Android device and your operating system, the entire process rarely takes more than a valid
Internet connection, an app, and the standard USB cable that first came with your device. The transfer software will allow you to
move everything from movies[5] and music[6] to pictures and podcasts[7] between your two devices, along with other various media
and slew of contact data. So, try not to let the social pressures get you down Android and Apple[8] can play nice together. Heres
how.
Update: This article has been updated since it was originally published in Feb. 21, 2013 to include new methods for transferring files. DT
Editorial Assistant Emily Schiola contributed to this guide.
Transfer files using:

Transfer files using Wondershare Mobile


Premium features often come at a premium price. Wondershare[9] ($35) is the perfect case in point, a paid offering that allows you
to conveniently back up all facets of your Android device apps, contact, text messages, etc. and quickly transfer files
between your device and Mac with a few simple clicks. The streamlined software also allows you to send text messages from
computer and organize your apps with ease.
Step 1: Head over to the Wondershare website[10] and click the download button corresponding to either the free trial or premium
version of the software. Afterward, follow the on-screen wizard to install the program.

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Step 2: Launch the software and plug the Android device you wanted to transfer files from into your computer using a standard USB
cable.

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Step 3: Next, click the green Backup button within the main interface to back up your Android device. Check the boxes pertaining
to the content you want to back up from the resulting menu, whether it be files, SMS messages, contacts, calendars, or something
else. Click the Backup button once youre satisfied with your selection.

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Step 4: Click the Restore button housed directly underneath the backup button within the main interface. Once done, a pop-up
window will prompt you to choose which files and folders youd like transferred between your Android device and your Mac. Choose
which files youd like to transfer using the category pane on the left-hand side of the application window and drag the files youd
like transfer.

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Related: How to play iTunes music on an Android[14]

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Transfer files using Android File Transfer


Wondershare isnt the only option for transferring files between your Android device and your Mac. Google File Transfer is a native
application specifically designed to move files between Android devices running Android 3.0 or later and Macintosh computers
running Mac OS X 10.5 or later. The freemium software lacks the bells and whistles of more robust applications, but its simple and
comes devoid of ads, rendering it a top contender for file-transfer software with a 4GB storage limit.
Step 1: Navigate to the main Android File Transfer website[15] and click the green Download Now button near the top of the page.
Afterward, launch the installer and drag the Android File Transfer icon into the Applications folder before launching the software.

Step 2: Plug the Android device you wanted to transfer files from into your computer using a standard USB cable, ensuring the
screen is unlocked in the process. The software will automatically open when you plug your device in after the first time doing so.
Afterward, browse and move the assorted files and folders on your device as you would any other content. You can even delete files
and folders or create new ones by clicking the folder icon with the addition sign in the upper-right corner of the application

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window.

Related: How to transfer contacts between iPhone and Android[16]

Transfer files using Dropbox


Cloud services are a big deal as of late, providing a convenient means of digitally storing files and precious information for those
worried about the possibility of technology failing. Although there are many cloud services out there, we recommend Dropbox
given the basic package includes 2GB of free storage and the services robust compatibility on mobile[17] and Web[18]-based
platforms (i.e. Android, Kindle Fire, iOS). Plus, you can earn even more free space when you refer friends to the software.
Step 1: Head over to the main Dropbox website[19] and click the blue Sign up button if you havent created an account already. Next,

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navigate to the Google Play Store[20] and download the accompanying Android app before entering your respective login
credentials.

Step 2: Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner of the mobile app, select Upload here, and choose the files or folders you wish
to upload to Dropbox before clicking the green Upload button in the bottom-right corner. Afterward, access Dropbox on your Mac
and locate the file(s) you wish to transfer before clicking the blue Download link at the top of the page and selecting the appropriate
save location for the resulting file.

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9. http://www.wondershare.com/mac-android-manager/

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14. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-play-itunes-contentmusic-on-your-android-phone/
15. https://www.android.com/filetransfer/
16. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-transfer-your-contacts-between-iphone-and-android/
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19. https://www.dropbox.com/
20. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android&hl=en

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