One of the excellent features of Android devices is to manage files directly from the folders itself. If you have a PC, after connecting the device via USB cable, you will be able to browse files by viewing the folders. However, in Mac OS it's not that simple. However, there are applications that allow you to do this. Follow the steps below if you are using a Mac OS system and have an Android device.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using Android File Transfer
Step 1. Download Android File Transfer
You can download it here.
Click Download Now to start downloading it
Step 2. Double click on the androidfiletransfer.dmg file
It is the file you will see after downloading it.
Step 3. Drag the Android File Transfer program icon to the applications folder
Step 4. Connect the USB cable
Use one end of the cable with your device and the other with your Mac.
Step 5. Open Android File Transfer
Double-click the Android File Transfer icon in the applications folder.
Step 6. Search for files
The device will be detected automatically. You will see all the folders inside your Android.
You can copy up to 4GB of files to your Mac and delete unwanted files
Method 2 of 3: Manage Files with Mac Android Manager
Step 1. Download Mac Android Manager
You can download it from the official website of the application.
Step 2. Install Mac Android Manager
When you open the downloaded file, drag the application icon to the Applications folder.
- Double click on the application icon.
- Click the try for free option.
Step 3. Connect Android to Mac
Use the USB cable by connecting one end to the Android and the other to the Mac.
- The application will detect the device automatically.
- Hopefully, you will see your Android device information on the screen.
Step 4. Manage your media files
Now that you are connected, you will be able to manage your media files, contacts and messages. You can also back up your data.
- Click the corresponding category you see on the screen.
- Click the Add button in the upper left corner.
- You will not be able to select any files to include on the device.
Method 3 of 3: Using the AirDroid Application
Step 1. Download and install AirDroid
You can download this application from Google Play or by visiting the official website of the application.
Step 2. Open the application
Step 3. Sign up
Select the option at the bottom of the screen to sign up.
- Enter a valid email address.
- Enter a password.
- Write your nickname.
- Click the button to register.
Step 4. Go to the AirDroid application site
Enter web.airdroid.com in your web browser and enter your credentials.
Step 5. Manage files from the web application
From the web application you will be able to see the categories of the files to manage.