dr.fone - Transfer for Android
Trying to find a way to transfer a video file onto my new S7 Edge from my Mac and it seemed like Android File Transfer was the only way to do it, but no matter what I do, I can't get past an error message saying 'Could not connect to device. With Droid NAS you can transmit files back and forth between your Mac and an Android device. This app works via Wi-Fi and the built-in Bonjour protocol inside macOS. To transfer files with this app you'll need to get both your computer and mobile device connected to the same wireless network.
dr.fone - Transfer (Android)
One Stop Solution for Android USB File Transfer
- Transfer files between Android and computer, including contacts, photos, music, SMS, and more.
- Manage, export/import your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS, Apps etc.
- Easily integrate entire iTunes library with a click.
- Work much faster and incredibly stable.
- Transfer iTunes to Android (vice versa).
- Manage your Android device on computer.
- Fully compatible with Android 8.0.
Refer to the following guide for Android USB file transfer:
Step 1. Download dr.fone and install it to your computer. Connect your Android phone to PC with USB Cable. Notice how it displays the same image that is on the screen of your device.
Step 2. Click on the 'Transfer' tab among other options. The following main interface for dr.fone - Transfer will be displayed.
Step 3. We will take Android USB file transfer (photos) as an example. Other file types share the same operations. Hit on the 'Photos' tab. You can see that the software shows all the albums in the left part.
Step 4. Select your photos you want to transfer to the PC, and click the Export icon > 'Export to PC'.
Video Guide: How to Achieve Android USB File Transfer with PC?
dr.fone - Transfer also features other helpful tools, such as the De-Duplicate option, which automatically scans all your contacts for any repetitions, which is always a nuisance (you often end up with duplicate contacts if you sync your contacts with Facebook, as well as already having them on your device, for example).
Failing to connect your Android device to Mac? Cannot transfer your data? Android file transfer not working on Mac? Well, if you constantly ask yourself these questions then you’re not alone! This is a generic problem faced by many Mac users. Google has provided us one useful tool called Android File Transfer to transfer photos, videos and files between the devices and systems — which at times isn’t much of a great help. Don’t worry. We have tried and accumulated some easy solutions which can fix this issue.
Let’s jump to the solution right away!
Step 1: Check USB Cable and Debug (if required)
- Try a different USB cable.
- Connect your device to a different computer and test the mini USB port on your Android phone.
- Connect some other Android device to the computer to test the USB port of the computer.
- On your Android device, turn on USB debugging and select the mode Media device (MTP).
Note: LG device users, may find this option under Camera (PTP) / Send images (PTP) mode ONLY.
Step 2: Mac Troubleshooting
Once you’re through with USB troubleshooting, now let’s proceed towards Mac:
- Check your system status whether software version is above Mac OS X 10.5 or later and Android 3.0
- Restart your Mac.
- Make sure the Android File Transfer Application is opened.
- Once you see this Window you can go ahead and start dragging files from your Mac to this Android File Transfer Window.
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Step 3: Android Troubleshooting
- Update your Android operating system with the latest software version available.
See Also: How to Transfer iMessages to your new Mac
- Reboot your device.
Hope this helps! Although if you’re still facing Android file transfer not working issue then you can try your luck and re-install the software again via this link.
How to use it
- Download the app via this link
- Open “androidfiletransfer.dmg”.
- Drag Android File Transfer file to Applications.
- Use the USB cable that came with your Android device and connect it to your Mac.
- Double click Android File Transfer.
If you need any further help on the same write us an email or leave your feedback in the comments section below so that we can come up with further solution.