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Find answers to frequently asked questions about connecting Android devices to Mac. Learn how to transfer files, photos, and videos, and troubleshoot common connection issues with ease.

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Editorial Team
June 30, 2022
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How to Connect and Mount Android Device to Mac Without USB Using Wi-Fi?

Wireless connection mode allows you to transfer files between Mac and Android devices without a USB cable.
Editorial Team
October 28, 2024
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Cannot Find Certain Content via MTP or ADB Modes

If an Android device is connected to your Mac via MTP mode, the mounted disk displays separately the internal phone memory data ...
Editorial Team
March 18, 2025
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How do I enable/disable the status icons in Finder?

When opening the mounted internal storage of Android or MTP device in Finder, you may notice special status icons on your files. To enable ...
March 18, 2025
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Are Any Third-Party Packages Required While Using MacDroid?

The onsite version of MacDroid supports the following versions of FUSE. It is only used when the corresponding type of drive mounting is ...
March 18, 2025
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Cannot Connect a Phone While It Is Being Used by Another App

If connection to the MTP device failed because it is being used by another app at the moment, you'll be able to ...
June 30, 2022
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Cannot Find USB Debugging Mode on My Android

Activation of the USB Debugging Mode is required by ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is a versatile command-line tool to communicate with Android device. ...
June 30, 2022
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What do the icons on my files mean?

The special icons on your files in Finder let you know the status of your uploads. There are four icons available and ...
June 30, 2022
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Supported versions of FUSE

We recommend installing FUSE for macOS for advanced file management. The FUSE for macOS software package can be downloaded here. The onsite version ...
March 18, 2025
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Cannot Find Certain Content via MTP or ADB Modes

If an Android device is connected to your Mac via MTP mode, the mounted disk displays separately the internal phone memory data ...
March 18, 2025
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MacDroid FAQ

June 30, 2022