Why does my phone not show up in finder when it is connected to my MacBookPro

How can transfer files from my Android device to my MacBook Pro using the USB port? My phone does not show up in finder when it is connected.

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Posted on Sep 12, 2023 10:00 AM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2023 06:14 PM

Thank you for the information, but I still do not see my phone in Finder. I have all the locations checked to show in the sidebar.

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Sep 12, 2023 11:42 AM in response to I_amTheGreat_I_am

I_amTheGreat_I_am wrote:

How can transfer files from my Android device to my MacBook Pro using the USB port? My phone does not show up in finder when it is connected.


Verify you have the Locations carrot spun open in your Finder sidebar (move your mouse to the right side there to reveal) ...



verify you have Finder>Settings>Sidebar> Locations checked




ref: If your device doesn't appear in the sidebar when ...


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