Android File Transfer
Android File Transfer is Google's official utility for transferring files between Android devices and Mac computers. The app enables Mac users to browse, copy, and manage files on their Android phones and tablets via USB connection, since macOS doesn't natively support Android's MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). It's widely used by Mac owners with Android devices who need to transfer photos, documents, music, and other files between their devices. The app provides a simple file browser interface that makes Android storage accessible from the Mac desktop.
Suggested Replacements
1 suggestionGoogle's Android File Transfer appears to be discontinued and no longer available for download from Google's official website. The app only runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2 translation and has known compatibility issues with newer Apple Silicon machines. Since Google has abandoned this app, I recommend switching to OpenMTP, a free and open-source alternative specifically designed for modern macOS systems. OpenMTP offers better reliability, supports larger file transfers (over 4GB), has fewer connection issues, and is actively maintained with native Apple Silicon support. For users wanting a commercial solution with additional features, MacDroid is another solid alternative available on the Mac App Store.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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