What are alternatives to Android File Transfer for transferring files from Android to Mac?

I’d recommend trying out MacDroid. It works really well and might be exactly what you need. If you want other options, SHAREit and NearDrop are also worth checking out.

arsen119 wrote:

Hey everyone,

I need to move a bunch of photos from my Samsung Galaxy A56 to my Mac, and I want to do it as soon as possible. I used to use Android File Transfer, but it’s not available anymore.

Does anyone know a good and easy alternative that actually works?

Appreciate any tips. Thanks!

Move content manually from your Android device to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC

https://imazing.com/

https://www.macdroid.app/

https://android.p2hp.com/filetransfer/index.html

https://www.android.com/better-together/quick-share-app/

Hi,

To move photos from your Samsung Galaxy A56 to your Mac, you'll need to connect your phone to your Mac via USB and enable file transfer. Then, you can either use Android File Transfer or Finder to browse and copy the photos to your Mac. 

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Connect your phone:

• Use a USB cable to connect your Samsung A56 to your Mac. 
• On your phone, you may need to swipe down from the top of the screen and select "File transfer" or "Transferring files" under USB options. 

2. Access your phone on your Mac:

• Using Android File Transfer:
• If you have Android File Transfer installed, it should automatically launch or you can open it from your Applications folder. 
• Using Finder:
• Open Finder. You should see your phone listed as a drive under "Locations". 

3. Transfer the photos:

• Using Android File Transfer:
• Navigate to the folder on your phone where your photos are stored (usually DCIM > Camera). Select the photos or folders you want to transfer and drag them to a folder on your Mac. 
• Using Finder:
• Navigate to the same folder on your phone (DCIM > Camera). Select the photos or folders and drag them to a folder on your Mac. 

4. (Optional) Consider using cloud storage:

• If you prefer a wireless method, you can also use cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox. 
• Upload your photos from your phone to the cloud service, then download them from the cloud service on your Mac.