While you can use Nearby Share to transfer files between your Android phone and Windows PC wirelessly, there is no native way to go about it on a Mac. Cross-platform connectivity is always something you should consider when you’re buying a new device. Luckily, there are plenty of ways of overcoming this barrier. In this article, we bring you the top 5 free ways to transfer files between an Android phone and a Mac.
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Table of Contents
Transfer files over a USB connection
Step 1: Download the Android File Transfer app on your Mac.
Step 2: Open the file and drag Android File Transfer to Applications.
Step 3: Connect your Android phone to your Mac using a USB cable.
Step 4: Open Android File Transfer.
You can now browse the files on your phone and copy them on your Mac.
Google Drive
If you’re looking for a way to transfer files between your Android phone and Mac that doesn’t involve wires, Google Drive is the way to go. Simply upload the file you want to transfer to Google Drive using the app on your phone. Now, launch the Google Drive website on your Mac and download the file from there.
Send Anywhere
Send Anywhere is a great way to transfer files across any platform. Once you upload a file on the website, you can generate a link to receive and open it on any other device. Every link has an expiration time, after which it becomes unusable. If you’re looking for a quick way to transfer files between your Android phone and Mac, Send Anywhere is a great option.
Feem
Feem is a great app to overcome cross-platform barriers and share files among multiple devices. The best part about using Feem is that you don’t need a WiFi router to send and receive files. Once you’ve downloaded Feem on your Android phone and Mac, it will use your phone’s WiFi hotspot to transfer files to the Mac. File transfer via Feel is 50 times faster than a Bluetooth transfer.
Xender
Like Feem, Xender does not require an active WiFi connection to share files between two devices. It is available for both Android and Mac, which means sending files between the two platforms won’t present any issues. Xender uses your Android phone’s hotspot to establish a connection with your Mac. It is capable of sharing files up to 200x faster than a Bluetooth transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I transfer files from Android to Mac over USB?
If you want to transfer files from Android to Mac over a USB connection, you will need to download the Android File Transfer app on your Mac from the official Android website.
How do I wirelessly transfer files from Android to Mac?
Apps like Send Anywhere, Xender, and Feem can facilitate wireless file transfer between your Android phone and Mac.
Does Google Drive have a storage limit?
Yes, you can only upload 15GB worth of files on Google Drive for free. It offers you the option to buy additional storage after that.
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Conclusion
These are the 5 best ways to send files from Android to Mac. Apple users can simply use Airdrop to transfer files from their iPhones to their Macs. Android now lets you use Nearby Share to transfer files from your smartphone to your Windows PC wirelessly. Read this article to find out how you can Nearby Share.
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