For questions related to interaction between an Android device and Mac OS X, Apple Inc's desktop operating system.
0
votes
0answers
38 views
Android File Transfer does not refresh
Android File Transfer usually works between my phone and MacBook Air. Sometimes it does not refresh the file content of my Android phone, no matter I unplug and replug the USB cable, or restart the ...
2
votes
1answer
83 views
SSH to Mac using Android Phone
I am trying to SSH into my Macbook Pro (10.6.8) using my Android phone. It is a SGH-T989 running the latest stable Cyanogenmod 10 (4.1.2).
I have enabled remote login on my Mac and confirmed I can ...
0
votes
1answer
74 views
Alternative file transfer clients
I think most people will agree that the official file transfer client for OS X is painful to use. It seems to stagnate at version 1.0 and only offers the bare minimum.
Since my camera connection ...
0
votes
1answer
69 views
Turn on Mac with Tasker
Is there any way to tell my iMac to turn on via tasker. If so, would both devices have to be on the same network? Is there a way to do this without being on the same network? Would my computer have to ...
0
votes
1answer
371 views
Android USB “Disk Drive” disappeared on HTC EVO V 4G (Virgin Mobile)
I'm not sure if it's a result of the recent upgrade to ICS 4.0.3, but when I connect my USB cable to my Mac, I no longer see the "Disk Drive" option on the Android. My only choices are:
Charge only
...
2
votes
0answers
243 views
Samsung Galaxy S 2 new software won't connect via USB with Mac?
My Samsung Galaxy S 2 just got updated software over the weekend and now it's completely different to use. I've nutted out most of it but it is no longer recognised by my laptop and I can't share or ...
0
votes
0answers
421 views
How to partition and format a SD card for use with link2SD, using Mac OS X
I can't figure how to properly create & format a second partition. SD card partitioning? why? how? seems to recommend EaseUs (EPM), on Windows.
I've tried FUSE with a Fuse-ext2 extension, but ...
0
votes
1answer
710 views
Root HTC one V on Mac OS X
I'd like to root my HTC One V. Currently running Mac OS X 10.7.5.
Are there any tools specifically for this?
1
vote
0answers
167 views
How to sync photos from Aperture on Mac to Android?
My photos are stored in Aperture on my Mac. I would like to sync them so they show in Gallery on my Nexus 7.
Restrictions:
I want to sync over USB or, preferably, WiFi. Uploading to a cloud server ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
LG Optimus G and Mac OSX
I just got an LG Optimus G from my carrier, and was extremely excited for it! I finished recovering my documents and such, and then I went to load my music and pictures... But my Mac isn't recognizing ...
3
votes
1answer
336 views
Control phone on MacBook Pro via bluetooth?
I'd like to control my Galaxy Nexus via my Macbook Pro via VPN (Virtual Private Network).
Since connecting the Galaxy Nexus to an Adhoc, WiFi created by the MacBook Pro doesn't work. That's why I'd ...
7
votes
1answer
1k views
Intel HAXM and Host GPU on Mac OS 10.8.2 (NVIDIA)
I installed HAXM 1.0.4 and I cannot run Android emulator with option 'use host gpu' checked, it shows cyclic GL_* errors. I am using Mac OS X (mbp with NVIDIA GeForce 320M). Without gpu emulation ...
2
votes
1answer
91 views
Stop Android File Transfer Popping Up
Bit annoying that Android File Transfer pops up whenever I connect my Nexus 7 to the Macbook. Is there any way to keep it active but hidden initially?
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Can't see Macbook WiFi access point on Android smartphone
I'd like to connect my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Stock JellyBean) to my Macbook Pro (early-2012, running OSX Lion) via an access point created by my Macbook Pro.
Sadly I can't even ...
1
vote
0answers
758 views
Reverse tethering Android to Mac via Bluetooth
I'm trying to let my Android (4.1.1) phone use my Mac's (10.8.2) wifi connection via Bluetooth. This is what I've tried:
Paired devices successfully; PAN interface created on the Mac
Enabled ...
8
votes
1answer
12k views
My Mac doesn't recognize my Galaxy S2 through USB
My Snow Leopard Mac doesn't recognize my Samsung Galaxy S2 for file transfer over USB, and it's starting to drive me nuts.
I've tried the following:
Connect Storage to PC
Settings > Wireless and ...
0
votes
0answers
182 views
Keyboard shortcut for Android Emulator running on Mac OS X
I've searched around, and I just can't find certain keyboard shortcuts for the Android Emulator. Specifically,the equivalent of enter/click. I've found that arrow keys will highlight icons.
Just ...
0
votes
0answers
53 views
Access LAN with my Android over my Mac Book? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to set up reverse tethering over USB?
During the last weeks I had several times the problem that I couldn't use the 3G mobile data connection because I was abroad. ...
2
votes
1answer
299 views
How do I root my device with Mac OS X?
Similar to How do I root my device?, except using Mac OS X.
Everywhere I try to find the answer to leads me to Windows applications. Are there any guides or tools for OS X?
4
votes
3answers
277 views
How do I view apk information in Mac OS X?
On windows, I have Android Commander installed so whenever I double click on an APK file, the information about it (ie: package name, version, etc) is displayed. I'm looking for something similar for ...
3
votes
1answer
2k views
Apple connectivity with Android devices
I am considering a new phone and right now my choice is between iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm not overly concerned about apps since most of the stuff I use is available for both environments. I ...
0
votes
0answers
486 views
How can a flash A10 based tablets on OSX?
I need to flash roms on the road with my mac, is there an alternative to loading up a VM and using livesuit?
2
votes
3answers
1k views
Root Nook Color without removing Nook OS
I have a Nook Color 1.3.0 and a Mac OS X computer. I have a microSD card with ClockworkMod and such for installing the Android OS, but I would like a solution that would allow me to root so that I ...
1
vote
0answers
372 views
Unable to mount from a Mac OS X using sshfs
I have SSHDroid running on the Android. I'm trying to mount it from a Mac using Fuse for OS X. I can SSH, but I am unable to SSHFS.
When I try to sshfs, I get the following error
"mount_osxfusefs: ...
6
votes
1answer
658 views
How to root my Epic 4G on mac?
Hello i am trying to root my samsung epic 4g (galaxy s) with my macbook air. I was going to use superoneclick but i cant find a version for mac, does anybody know how i can easily root my phone using ...
3
votes
1answer
3k views
What happens when you kill the Samsung Kies Wifi Agent?
My Macbook Pro was running hot, the fans running constantly. This is not usual behavior. When I looked at the running processes, I saw that the Kies Wifi Agent was gobbling up a lot of RAM. I tried ...
4
votes
1answer
520 views
Install Android APK as Mac OS X app
Is there a tool to package a particular emulator/SD configuration + APK as a Mac OS X application so that it can be distributed and run with a simple double-click? Something like Fluid for web apps... ...
2
votes
0answers
434 views
How do I connect LG P500 to Mac OS X Lion?
I've been given a nice LG-P500 phone for my 67th birthday.
How the heck do I transfer music, photos and videos from the phone to my iMac OS X Lion, and vice versa?
I can't access the mini-SD card, ...
2
votes
1answer
4k views
How to enable USB tethering on your Android phone to Mac OS X Lion
I want to tether an unlimited data plan on a Nexus S (with 2.3.6) via USB cable to a MacBook Air (with OS X Lion).
The articles I read imply that given Apple's restrictions, that's imposible!
Found ...
5
votes
2answers
5k views
How can I root my Android on my Mac?
I've been looking into rooting my Android phone, which is a ZTE Score. The only way I've found so far is to use the ZergRush tool (Or something like that..)
But I believe it can only be used on a ...
0
votes
1answer
880 views
Can I tether my Macbook (Lion) to my Verizon Droid Bionic using either USB or WiFi?
I'm trying to use the Verizon tethering app (and have tethering enabled on my Verizon account). My MacBook sees the hotspot, but does not connect successfully. I'm using WPA mode. The phone ...
0
votes
1answer
865 views
Why doesn't my Macbook see my phone (droid incredible, cyanogen)?
I an Android newbie and software developer. I just got this used HTC Droid Incredible and installed cyanogen on it. I read that when I plug it in to the laptop with a USB cable I should see a ...
2
votes
0answers
967 views
How to install LG Optimus One PC Suite on Mac?
For the LG Optimus One the PC suite and USB driver are all Windows-based. My home computer is an IMac.
Are there versions of these downloaads that will work with my Mac?
0
votes
2answers
326 views
How to install and uninstall apk application from MAC to my mobile android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I install an app given only its APK file?
I need to install a apk application into connected android mobile in my mac.Is there any way to install it?
2
votes
1answer
249 views
How do I prevent auto-mounting of ext2 partition on OSX?
I've created a 512Mb partition on my HTC Desire's (running LeeDroid) SD card to store apps.
When I used Windows, I'd never had a problem with this partition becoming read-only, unreadable or ...
0
votes
2answers
3k views
How can I do usb tethering with Mac Os X (using gingerbread Acer Liquid Metal & snow leopard)?
I would like to use my Android phone to let my hackintosh (10.6 snow leopad) surf the internet.
The standard way of selecting usb tethering on android and plugging the usb cable tested on windows and ...
1
vote
0answers
495 views
Galaxy S 2 iPhoto import lists no photos
This is an SGS2 with a Mac. When I connect the SGS2 with USB debugging activated, it mounts the phone and the sd card correctly. iPhoto starts and shows both devices. However, both are empty ('No ...
2
votes
1answer
340 views
How can I connect my A500 to an iMac for charging and file transfers?
I have a Acer Iconia A500 and I am using an iMac. I cannot charge or share my device as mass storage with my computer over USB, though I am able to use bluetooth for transferring data.
Are there any ...
4
votes
4answers
777 views
sync htc / android phone with macbook / mac os x
I use MacBook (which have Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard). How can I sync data between my HTC phone and my MacBook.
I have HTC Wildfire, and HTC Sync software only supports Windows.
1
vote
1answer
777 views
How can I browse my Mac's hard drives with my Android phone?
Is there any Android software that can understand afp or browse OS X filesystems some other way
?
3
votes
2answers
604 views
Sync birthdays between iCal and Android
I have an HTC Desire and a Mac (10.6, if that matters) and I sync them via Google Contacts.
Many of my contacts in Apple's Address Book.app have a birthday set, but it does not transfer to Google ...
5
votes
3answers
494 views
Android-based remote software to log in to OSX desktop?
I have an Android phone that I'd like to use to control an iMac running Snow Leopard. Like everything else they do, it seems Apple has their own take on how a VNC server should work, so their "remote ...
1
vote
1answer
808 views
How do I tether over USB in MacOSX?
How do I tether over USB in MacOSX?
I plug the phone in, pick up:
USB tethering
Share phone's mobile network with PC
which causes the computer to discover a new network interface, but it ...
6
votes
3answers
5k views
USB debugging on Samsung Galaxy Tab — How do I prevent it from resetting debug setting?
I have a Samsung Galaxy tab that I'm using for development purposes. For some reason, when I choose 'Enable USB Debugging' in the settings menu, it turns off after a random period and drops whatever ...
1
vote
1answer
922 views
How can I connect my Galaxy 3 to my Mac?
How can I connect my Galaxy 3 (running Android 2.1) to my Mac?
4
votes
2answers
4k views
How to do USB tethering with an Android Froyo and a Mac OS X?
With Android Froyo (OS 2.2), how can I do USB tethering with a Mac OS X?
