As mentioned earlier, Android File Transfer is very old and in need of an update by Google. HandShaker was built by Smartisan for their Android devices, but luckily, it works with almost all the phones and tablets. We have used HandShaker several times before, but never really recommended it since it makes you install their own APK first on your phone first and honestly, Android File Transfer worked just fine.įor Windows users: Download HandShaker: Android Files Manager for Windows Our post on setting up Windows and Mac computers with USB drivers have received several comments where users are unable to connect their Google Pixel phones.

The only easy way to transfer files from your phone to your Mac is by using the Google built Android File Transfer app for macOS and Linux.įor some reason, Android File Manager is giving problems to users who have been trying to connect their Google Pixel phones with their Mac computer.

OS X doesn’t have that many apps available that work with Android devices.

HandShaker is an Android File Transfer alternative app that lets you work with your Android phone files on your Mac computer.

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