An easy way to connect Xiaomi to Mac

To make the most of your Xiaomi phone, you need to connect it to your computer to transfer photos, music, videos, and more. However, Android File Transfer doesn’t get updated regularly, so many features may be brittle or unpredictable. If you’re looking for an intuitive, versatile Android file transfer app, use MacDroid, the easiest way to connect Xiaomi phones with Mac through free and paid versions.

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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.

Simple steps to use MacDroid to connect Xiaomi and Mac

Unlike many of the options for Android file transfer, MacDroid is streamlined and intuitive. It performs the way you anticipate, with instant access to content on your device as soon as you plug it into your Mac computer. Follow these steps to use MacDroid:

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In a nutshell, use a USB cable to set up a connection between your gadgets.

Download and install MacDroid onto your computer. Locate the MacDroid icon in your Applications folder, and open it by double-clicking. Use a standard USB cable to connect the Xiaomi device to your Mac.

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The second step is to allow your Mac to access the device.

Go to the ‘Devices’ section in order to successfully connect your Xiaomi. A message prompt will appear on your screen asking you to give permission to the app, select either ADB connection more or MTP.

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The full access to your Android phone allows editing data right from Mac Finder.

Congratulations! You are now ready to transfer files between your devices.

Got some questions? Watch the video tutorial Watch the video tutorial

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Then you can perform Android data transfer to Mac and vise versa using MacDroid.

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Transfer data by mounting Xiaomi as a disk 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.
All users need is to download MacDroid and use a USB cord.
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 and 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 entire folders

You can store all 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.

These use cases show that MacDroid is the ultimate utility to transfer Android data to Mac and vise versa.

Is MacDroid really better than Android File Transfer?

When you connect your device to your computer, you expect intuitive performance for transferring photos, music, files, and data. Only MacDroid delivers the reliable performance that users expect. Here are some of the top advantages of using MacDroid over other data transfer apps:

Edit files without copying them to your computer
Transfer entire folders and albums between Xiaomi and Mac
Mount Xiaomi internal and external storage as disk drives
Access data on your device in the Finder window

Multi-operation mode 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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Multi-operation mode 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.

Learn more

Single-Operation Mode 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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Single-Operation Mode 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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Other apps on the market advertise the same ease of transfers, including Android File Transfer, the native app provided by Google for macOS users. However, it doesn’t get regular updates from developers, so many of the features can be brittle or unpredictable. Some of the most common errors include:

The phone isn’t in the correct mode for transfer
You aren’t using the latest version of macOS
You need to reinstall Android File Transfer onto your computer
Third-party software is interfering with the app performance

It’s frustrating when you want to perform a simple operation – like transferring photos or music from your device to your Mac, and you have to deal with troubleshooting. MacDroid performs as expected as soon as you connect your Xiaomi device with Mac.

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 56 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 13 and Note 13 Pro, Redmi 13C, Redmi A2, Redmi 12, Redmi 9C, Redmi A3, etc.
Black Shark 5

Users can upgrade their phones year after year and still get the same high-performance capabilities from MacDroid.

Android smartphones

Xiaomi

Samsung Galaxy

HTC

Nokia

LG

Pixel

Oppo

FAQ

Is MacDroid free?

Users can test the performance of MacDroid with a free seven-day trial of the Pro version. Then, get reliable, powerful performance for a modest subscription of $1.67/month, billed annually.

How do I transfer photos from Xiaomi to MacBook?

It’s easy to edit photos on your Xiaomi device, but you can also transfer pictures from Android to Mac. Follow these simple steps:

Make sure to set MacDroid to ADB.
Select “File Transfer” if prompted by your phone.
Click “Mount Device” in the MacDroid window.
Locate your Xiaomi device in the Finder window.
Select the photos you want to transfer to your MacBook.

You can select entire folders, making it faster and easier to transfer pictures from Xiaomi to MacBook.

How do I transfer files from Xiaomi to Mac without a USB cord?

With the android file transfer app MacDroid, you can use Bluetooth to transfer files without a USB cable. Simply activate Bluetooth on both devices and then use MacDroid in order to pair them. Once paired, you can freely transfer your documents.

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Requires macOS 10.15 or newer, compatible with any Android and MTP devices

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Version 2.2.404,
released 12 September, 2024

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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