Android File Transfer App For Mac Can't Find My Device
Jason Cipriani/CNET For some reason it's a common belief that Android devices and Macs just don't get along. Silverlight update for netflix. This misconception may have been true back in Android's infancy, but nowadays there's a long list of methods, apps, and services that let you use your Android device with your Mac. It's impossible to cover every app and service available, but I'm going to share the best of the bunch. Most of the services listed below rely on the cloud to make the process of moving data between devices painless, while other methods require the tried and true method of data transfer through a USB connection. Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Syncing documents Unlike with the iPhone, transferring files is as easy as dragging and dropping. The way you do this, however, will depend on what version of Android your phone runs. Not only can you sync documents on your Android device, but your phone can also act as a jump drive, storing vital documents for you or helping move files around among computers.
Obviously we can't cover every app or service when it comes to using an Android device with a Mac, so if you have one you're fond of, please mention it in the comments.
Older Android devices have a USB Storage Mode that can be activated by plugging your device into your Mac, pulling down the notification shade, and tapping on the USB notification. From there, select 'Turn on USB Storage.' At this point, your Android phone will appear as a drive on your desktop. Open it, and you'll be able to move files to and from your phone's various folders. 
When using this method, make sure you unmount your Android device before disconnecting it from your Mac. To do this, open Finder and click on the Eject icon next to your device.
Not ejecting, or unmounting, your device before disconnecting can corrupt the storage on your device, which results in lost files. Newer Androids require you to use an app to sync files between your two devices. Google recommends you use its Android File Transfer (AFT) program, which you can download at. With AFT you can browse the folders system of your Android device and drag and drop files between it and your Mac. The program is very basic, but it works. While AFT is more than sufficient for basic file syncing, other apps such as Droid NAS make it possible to wirelessly share files between your device and your Mac with ease.
The program works by effectively making your phone or tablet appear as a shared computer in your Mac Finder, allowing you to transfer files without ever reaching for a USB cable. Read through Ed Rhee's guide to to see how you can set up syncing profiles based on Wi-Fi networks. I've been using this app and love it. Another way to wirelessly access files and other content on your Android device is to use AirDroid, a free service that lets you remotely access and modify your phone's files from a browser window. Is currently in an open beta and will allow you to manage a long list of items on your device wirelessly. Or you can install the should you not want to mess with a beta. Music There are a number of scenarios that will determine how you sync music files on your computer with your Android device.