An easy way to connect Xiaomi to Mac

To make the most of your Xiaomi phone, you need to connect it to your Mac to transfer photos, music, videos, and more. MacDroid is an intuitive and reliable Android file transfer app that offers the easiest way to connect Xiaomi phones with Mac, making file transfers via both USB and 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 transfer files from Xiaomi to Mac with MacDroid

Wi-Fi
USB

1

Enable Developer options

To connect Xiaomi phone to 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 phone.
You can find this option here: Settings ❯ Developer Options ❯ USB Debugging

3

Add your device

According to the Android version installed on your Xiaomi, 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 your Xiaomi 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 device 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

With MacDroid, you can transfer files between Android and Mac using either a USB connection or wireless mode.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi mode is a convenient solution for everyday file management. Wireless connectivity makes it easy to transfer and manage files without cables.

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ADB

Maximize the performance of MacDroid with the recommended method of using the ADB mode to connect Xiaomi devices. This multiplex mode offers faster file transfer and management for peak performance during file transfers.

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MTP

MacDroid works for any MTP device you may own, not just Xiaomi. You can download a single app and perform easy, intuitive file editing and transfers on your Mac, all from your Finder window.

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MacDroid: connect Android devices to Mac wirelessly or via USB

Transfer data by mounting Xiaomi as a drive on Mac

Mount Xiaomi’s internal and external storage as drives.
Edit and work on files on your device without copying them to the computer.
Connect your Android to Mac via USB or Wi-Fi with MacDroid and start transferring.
Use MacDroid for any MTP devices, including all Xiaomi devices.

Edit and transfer photos between Xiaomi and Mac

MacDroid makes it easy to finally get great photos off your device onto your Mac computer, right from the Finder window. You can even edit pictures that are still on your phone, making it easy to upload them to your social media streams.

Streamline your workflow by moving folders

You can store all your work on your Xiaomi device, including documents, photos, music, and more. You can work more efficiently by moving entire folders at once between your device and your computer.

Download TV shows and movies to watch anytime

It doesn’t matter how large the files are; if you have space on your Xiaomi device, you can transfer them from your computer using MacDroid. Store videos you want to watch offline, from TV shows to feature-length movies.

Edit your files while they’re still on your Xiaomi

Don’t get stuck in an important meeting with outdated files on your device. Perform editing and revision without needing to transfer files from Xiaomi to Mac. MacDroid ensures you always have the most up-to-date work on your device.

Keep all your favorite new music on your phone

Load full albums onto your phone to always have your current favorites and the latest releases ready to play, wherever you are.

MacDroid supports any MTP device, including Xiaomi

As tech companies compete to release more powerful and agile devices, individuals no longer restrict themselves to exclusivity with a single manufacturer. Whatever MTP devices you use for phone, tablet, music, and more, you can connect to your Mac using MacDroid.

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

Use MacDroid to connect all the latest Xiaomi models

MacDroid receives regular updates. If you upgrade your phone every year, you can still connect your latest Xiaomi model to your computer with a single app. Xiaomi phones get more lightweight and powerful every year, with megapixel cameras, gigabytes of storage, and long-lasting batteries. MacDroid supports the newest Xiaomi models, including:

Xiaomi 14/14 Ultra, 13/13 Ultra, 12T, Mi Note 10, 11T Pro etc.
Poco C65, X6 Pro, M6 Pro,X5 Pro, X5, M5, etc.
Redmi Note 14 and Note 14 Pro, Redmi 13C, Redmi A2, Redmi 12, etc.
Black Shark 5, Black Shark 5 Pro

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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