MacOS – Finder doesn’t see files on Android devices from MacBook Pro USB commections

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I have a Macbook Pro which I am trying to attach an Android device via USB (the Macbook recognizes my iPhone 6S just fine via USB).

The Android device is a Samsung Note 3, and I expected when I plugged it into the Mac it would show up in the Devices section of Finder. It does not.

I tried a coworkers Android device, and the Mac was not able to see that either.

Both Android devices were getting power from the connection. But I am not seeing them in Finder.

How can I connect my Android so I can see it in Finder on my Mac?

Best Answer

You need an app for OS X/macOS to transfer files from an Android phone to your Mac.

Try Android File Transfer from Google.

Also, a suggestion from another forum is:

Try disabling Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging in conjunction with setting Settings -> Applications -> USB settings to Mass storage.

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