How to transfer Files from Mac to Android Phone in ONE CLICK
Looking for best way to transfer files from Mac to Android phones easily and for free. Follow this simple step to send files from Mac to android phone
Many Mac users can't send files from Mac to other devices, whether you have Android phones or Windows computers. So, we have a revolutionary app that makes it possible, and it is 100% free without ads.
There is no other direct way to send files from a Mac or MacBook to other devices like Airdrop. However, Airdrop works only in Apple devices like Macs or iPhones. You cannot use it to send files to Android phones or Windows PCs. Airdrop is an inbuilt feature in Apple devices that transfers files between Apple devices.
How to send files from Mac to Android phones?
To send files from Mac to Android phones or Windows pc, you have to download the LocaSend app from the App Store, which is 100% free and ad-free. The LocalSend app is an open-source project developed by MIT students. The whole source code is available on GitHub, and you can download it for research, training, and development purposes.
This is the best app to transfer files from Mac to Android mobile phones. Because this app is available for all os like Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. It means this app works on all platforms.
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How to use LocalSend app to transfer files from Mac to Android devices?
Note: This tutorial is only for those who are using their Mac to send emails. If you want to use this app to send something from your smartphone, then the process may be different.
Step 1 - Download the app from the link given above
Step 2 - Install it like other software
Step 3 - Open it and agree to all terms and conditions if shown
Before going forward, make sure you have connected both devices to the same Wi-Fi connection (Sender and Receiver).
When you open the LocalSend app on both devices (Sender and Receiver), by default, the screen will be open in receiver mode. As you can see, the receive option is already selected. This step is done for your second device (Receiver). If you want to send something, just click on the Send button (See the picture above).
Here, you will see four options at the top. Here is which option will do
1. File (to send files like photos, videos, or anything else)
2. Folder (to send folder)
3. Text (to send a text message only)
4. Paste (If you have copied something, you can paste it here)
So, if you want to send files like photos, videos, or anything else, just click on the file option.
5. Select one or multiple files, whatever you want to send
6. Then select the Open button (See the picture above)
Now, all available devices will be shown. Select your receiver's device name (mentioned on your receiver's device). Now check your receiver device. A pop-up will be shown. Just click on the accept button. Your file is now being sent, and you can see a processing bar at the bottom. At last, if the process is complete, then just click on the Done button.
7. Go to the download folder of your receiver’s device. Here, you will see your transferred file.
Hurray! Your file has been successfully transferred. Now set this app as the default send option so that you can send files in just one click.
Step 1 - In Finder, right-click on any file and then select Share
Step 2 - Click on Edit Extension
Step 3 - In this list of apps, look for LocalSend and turn it on
Now, in the future, whenever you want to send files, just right-click on a file and then click on share, select localsend, and done.
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