First, unlock your phone.
MacDroid
Break transfer barrier between Android and Mac
Requires macOS 10.15 or newer; compatible with all Android and MTP devices
MTP, or Media Transfer Protocol, is a communication protocol that lets devices transfer media files like photos, videos, and music. It’s commonly used in modern Android devices, so understanding Android MTP transfer mode and how it works is crucial. In this article, we'll explore all the nuances of this connection mode and show how to connect Android to Mac seamlessly.
When you plug in your phone using a USB cable, it usually sets to "charge only" mode by default. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set connection mode to MTP:
First, unlock your phone.
Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
On your Android device, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification shade.
Search for the USB connection notification, then tap it to expand the available options.
Next, select 'Transfer files' or 'File transfer'.
That’s it! MTP mode on Android is now enabled.
Please note that the steps may vary slightly depending on the brand of your phone and the version of Android it's running on.
Apple’s operating system lacks native MTP support, meaning you can't connect your Android device to your Mac without third-party apps. That’s where MacDroid comes in handy. This is an Android file transfer assistant that enables seamless transfer of photos, music, videos and even entire folders between Android and Mac.
The app is compatible with macOS 10.15 or newer and works with all Android and MTP devices. It also offers three ways to connect your devices: ADB and MTP connection modes, and Wi-Fi mode. MacDroid allows you to mount your phone as a disk on Mac so that you can access external and internal storage, and edit Android files directly in Finder without actually downloading them to the computer.
Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to your Mac.
Select the 'File transfer' option from the pop-up window displayed on your device screen.
Open MacDroid, go to the 'Devices' menu and select your Android device from the list.
Choose MTP and follow all the steps to give Mac access to your Android data.
Click the 'Mount' button to mount your MTP device.
That’s all! Your device is now connected.
MTP stands for “Media Transfer Protocol”, which is a protocol designed for transferring media files between a computer and a digital device. It is widely used with devices running Android. Additionally, it's commonly employed for USB connectivity in digital cameras and media players.
MTP supports the transfer of various media formats, including audio, video, and photos, among others. When you enable MTP mode on Android, the device appears as a multimedia device on your computer. Unlike USB mass storage mode, which turns your device into a simple disk, MTP mode operates at the file system level, offering more advanced functionality.
