A Simple Way to Connect Pixel to Mac

Using a Pixel phone with a Mac computer doesn't have to be a hassle. MacDroid is a lightweight app with an intuitive interface that makes connecting Android phones to Mac easy. Instantly transfer photos, music, and entire folders of data between your macOS computer and your Pixel phone with a USB cable or even via Wi-Fi.

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Requires macOS 10.15 or newer; compatible with all Android and MTP devices
*$19.99 per year. Billed annually (auto-renewal). This option includes no trial period.

As you can see, MacDroid is a really fast way to connect Android to Mac in a minute.

How to connect Android to Mac with MacDroid

Wi-Fi
USB

1

Enable Developer options

To access Pixel on Mac wirelessly, open Settings on your device and go to the "About phone" section. Locate the phone's build number and tap on it seven times.

Activate the Developer options on Android

2

Enable USB Debugging

Find and switch on the "USB debugging mode" in the System Settings of your Pixel.
You can find this option here: Settings ❯ Developer Options ❯ USB Debugging

3

Add your device

According to the Android version installed on your device, click the corresponding button and follow the on-screen instructions..

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1

Plug your phone into the computer

Install and open the MacDroid Android transfer app, connect Google Pixel to Mac via USB cable, open “Devices” in its main menu, and find your phone on the list.

Connect Android device to Mac with a USB cable

2

Allow your Mac to access the device

Select either ADB or MTP mode, and follow the steps to confirm this device on your computer.

3

Ready! Set! Transfer!

Now that your phone is connected and confirmed, open it in the Finder app and enjoy transferring and editing Android files with MacDroid.

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Different Android connection to Mac modes

Choose the most convenient way to connect

Connecting Android to Mac doesn’t have to be complicated. MacDroid gives you the flexibility to connect how you want—via USB or Wi-Fi—making file management more convenient. Pick the option that fits your device and habits.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi transfer mode offers a wireless solution for moving files between Android devices and Macs, perfect for those who want to avoid using USB cables.

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ADB

Experience the fastest way to transfer files, photos, and music when you use ADB mode. MacDroid's intuitive interface makes it easy to choose how to connect Pixel to Mac.

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MTP

You can instantly access files, photos, and music stored on an MTP device using MacDroid. Just connect the Android device to your computer with a USB cable and select MTP mode in the MacDroid menu.

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MacDroid: connect Android devices to Mac wirelessly or via USB

Improve workflow by mounting Pixel as a disk on your Mac

Mount both the internal and external storage of your Pixel.
Edit files on your Pixel without first copying them to your Mac.
Simplify Google Pixel to Mac file transfer by choosing either wired or wireless mode of connection.
You can mount any MTP device as a disk on your Mac by using MacDroid.

Transfer pictures from Google Pixel to Mac

Android phones have powerful cameras capable of taking incredible pictures. Still, without an easy way to import photos from Pixel to Mac, those pictures can spend months or years taking up storage space. Use MacDroid to transfer recent photos or edit them for social media and sharing while they're still on your phone.

Transfer files and folders in an instant

Use your Pixel phone as an external storage drive for work or school. You can improve your workflow by instantly transferring files and folders between your phone and your computer. You'll always have the current documents close at hand and can make quick edits to documents on your phone.

Never get bored during long waits again

With MacDroid, you can easily transfer movies and episodes of your favorite TV shows from your Mac to your Pixel phone. That way, everything’s ready to watch anytime, even if you don’t have an internet connection.

Leave files on your phone for direct editing

When working on a project, rote tasks like moving files from your Google Pixel to your Mac and back can seriously disrupt your workflow. With MacDroid, it's easy to mount your Android devices as disks on your Mac so you can edit and save your files directly where they're stored on your Pixel.

Always have the latest music downloaded on your phone

Don't let Wi-Fi access be a factor in whether you can enjoy music. With impressive storage capabilities, you can load days' worth of music onto your Pixel phone. Whether you listen by album or playlist, you can drag and drop entire music folders onto your phone using MacDroid.

Get the same seamless support for every MTP device you own

MacDroid works with any Android device, including phones, music players, e-readers, and tablets. All you need is to download and install the app, and you can work with any device you have, mount it as a disk, and quickly edit and transfer files.

What others say

I love what this little app does. It is fast enough and finally lets me connect my Mac and Android as if they had the same operating system.

Irving Miller 4.5

Couldn't be happier. I can manage my files on Android straight in my Finder and edit photographs on Mac without actually saving them on Mac.

Lizzie Plummer 5

Needed to save my whole Android photo gallery on Mac, and the best solution I found was MacDroid. Moreover, it did what I needed for free! Thanks for saving my time!

Janine Avery 4.9

The only problem I always had with Mac and Android combo is not being able to transfer data between these devices fast enough. Thanks MacDroid for filling this gap.

Brian Park 5

Overall rating 4.5

based on 958 reviews

MacDroid supports all the latest Pixel models

MacDroid supports all the latest Pixel models, making it easy to connect your Google phone to a Mac for quick file, photo, and music transfers. Thanks to regular updates, new Pixel devices remain fully compatible, so you can enjoy seamless access and management across versions.

Pixel 7
Pixel 7a
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 5
Pixel 5a
Pixel 4
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4 XL

FAQ

How do I connect Pixel to my Mac?

To connect Google Pixel to Mac and transfer files, photos, or music, you’ll need a dedicated app like MacDroid. It offers a reliable and straightforward way to manage your Pixel's content directly from your Mac. You can connect your Pixel device using a USB cable or take advantage of Wi-Fi mode for convenient wireless file management.

How do I transfer files from Google Pixel to MacBook?

It's easy to transfer files between your Google Pixel and MacBook using MacDroid for any Mac to Android file transfer. Once you install MacDroid on macOS, you can proceed with the connection instructions to mount your device as a drive and then use your Finder window for easy drag-and-drop file transfers.

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes, we do. It is offered when you download free MacDroid and then activate MacDroid PRO for the first time. At the time you will be asked to enter your payment details. You are not charged at that moment - your free 7-day trial begins, during which you get to fully test the product and its PRO features and cancel your subscription at no charge if you feel like the product is not going to work for you.

How will I be billed?

After the free 7-day trial, your billing year begins and your payment method will be automatically charged for $19.99. MacDroid PRO is offered as an annual subscription with auto-renewal. So you’ll be billed automatically at the beginning of each billing year.

On how many Macs can I use my MacDroid subscription?

MacDroid PRO subscription can be used on up to 5 Macs you own (you won’t be charged additionally for installing MacDroid PRO on each of these Macs).

The number of Android and MTP devices you connect and transfer data to or from is not limited.

How can I cancel my subscription?

To cancel your subscription or change payment details just contact our team at support@electronic.us and they will assist.

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