Questions tagged [macos]
For questions related to interaction between an Android device and macOS, Apple Inc's desktop operating system.
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Transferring files applications via USB on Mac
I have Nexus 5 and I'm using the Android File Transfer as explained on Google's official support: Transfer files between your computer and Android device.
However, after either copying zip archives ...
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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, ...
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Data recovery from android device with broken screen
Situation Summary - I have an Android device with a broken screen, LCD and touch
I have an android phone (BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, which I have flashed with the Android firmware for the E4.5 - ...
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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 ...
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ADB not responding
Multiple times per day, ADB suddenly stops responding. After this occurs, every adb shell command fails to finish or produce any output. IntelliJ and Android Studio no longer recognize my phone(s).
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MacOS - Unable to transfer files with Android File Transfer as 2 popups conflicts with each other
When I connect my phone to my Macbook, I see a popup saying I need to allow permissions on my phone (see screenshot).
So I click 'Allow' on my phone. Now the error popup still stays while the main ...
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Connecting Samsung S9 to MacBook's USB Type-C behaves like charging - not charging - charging - etc
I am trying to use my Samsung S9 to test a mobile app. I activated the "Developer options" and these are my "USB settings" (opened when I tap on the "Android System" notification):
And when I "Tap ...
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EasyTether Pro and Mac OS X (El Capitan) 10.11.1 not connecting HELP!
Recently upgraded my Macbook Pro to Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) and since then my easytether pro app will not connect. It just says "Waiting for connection from the host"
I reinstalled the correct ...
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How can I root a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (4.4 Kitkat) using Mac OS X (10.9 Mavericks)?
I've looked around for instructions on rooting a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro, but I've only found instructions for Windows computers. It seems that the Samsung ODIN ROM flashing tool is only available for ...
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How to root a S4 google play edition on mac?
I have been cracking my head open trying to find a good guide to root my Google Play Edition Samsung. I have sought out YouTube videos that utilize motochopper and terminal and while I manage to get ...
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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 ...
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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?
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Nexus 7 (2012) no longer connecting via USB Mac OS X
I plugged my original Nexus 7 into my Mac earlier today to build an application onto it for testing. It failed, and then I realized that the tablet did not appear to actually be connected to the ...
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wDisplay Android hotspot in macOS Wi-Fi menu
Preface: I suspect the answer is "no", but I reckon I'd shoot my shot.
MacOS has an auto-discovery called Instant Hotspot feature for shows nearby iPhones that are available to provide a ...
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Samsung MTP Requires "Allow" access to files every time when connecting to Mac
I have a Samsung M51 device running Android 12 and a MacBook Air M1 running macOS Monterey. I have installed Android File Transfer App and tried to transfer files between the devices. The issue is ...
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How to reinstall android kitkat in HP Slate 7 voice tab using Mac
My HP slate 7 voice tab is stuck with its logo when I try to switch it on. I also tried to hard reset it by holding all the three buttons (volume up + volume down + power) but it gets stuck on "...
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Android File Transfer shows folder ans then pops up the can't access device storage message
android file transfer was working fine until today.
Usb debugging is on.
File transfer is selected on the usb connection.
I am able to see the folders and files but the message pops up and it is not ...
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How to open collaborated iwork file in android
I hope that somebody knows a workaround to a situation.
Recently, I needed to share a numbers file with a large number of coworkers. I used the collaborate option and opened up the file for viewing.
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Android File Transfer not working between El Capitan and Android 6
I have a Nexus 7 and a MacBook Pro running El Capitan (10.11.6). I just installed Android File Transfer (1.0.11) and connected my Nexus.
Result: Android File Transfer automatically opens, but says:
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Non-Rooted Android Emulators for Mac
I was running some apps on Android Emulators for Mac.
But one day they stopped working. The error said that I was using a rooted device.
I tried to unroot the emulators but they all did not work.
So ...
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Android File Transfer not working for transferring music files
I have a Mac, and I want to delete all the music on my phone and replace it with all the music on iTunes in my Mac. I've done this before, but it is not working.
For some reason, my music is not in ...
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Could not create folder. Try reconnecting or restarting your device
I am using a Xperia C4 with Mac OS X Yosemite.
I have Android File Transfer Installed. It allows me to drag files over and transfer but it won't allow me to create folders or move folders across ...
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Fastboot hanging after first command (osx)
My fastboot binary from OSX is responding weirdly and i can't figure out why.
It seems to work great at first since the first command i'm sending works (and this whatever it is) ; but any command ...
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Can I root my Samsung Galaxy s5 900V running lollipop?
I'm running lollipop on my Samsung Galaxy s5 900V Verizon model. I can't find a way to root. Anyone have any ideas? Also, I'm running a mac so any instructions there would be great. Thanks!
Also, Im ...
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Motochopper root failure message
I want to use Motochopper to root my Samsung Galaxy Fame, but I found this failure message at the end. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Linux/OS X version)
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nexus 7 (2013) adb connectivity issues Mac
The 5.0.2 OTA update soft-bricked my rooted but otherwise stock Nexus 7. I tried several times to wipe/reset from recovery, but it kept boot-looping afterwards. After a hundred tries or so was ...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 USB Screen Lock Error
I have no idea what happened, but the last few times I have connected my Galaxy S4 to my Mac OSX to try and transfer music files (or any files for that matter) I get the message "can't access device ...
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Note 3 on OSX. Stuck in "Connected as a media device"
I'm studying tutorials on Android development. After struggling to get an AVD running on my system, I'm using my personal cell (A Note 3 on Verizon) to test the small programs I'm writing.
I enabled ...
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Is there a setting to allow folders to be uploaded from a PC/Mac to an Android phone via bluetooth?
Reason I ask is because I get an error message saying that the type is not acceptable/supported when I attempt to drag and drop a folder into the window on my Mac showing the contents of my Android SD ...
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Android emulator with snapshot option not working
I create an android device with configuration:
API Level 19 (4.4.2)
CPU : ARM(armeabi-v7a)
Emulator option :Snapshot Enable .
For the first time the device load takes approx 3 mins. After that ...
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Android USB Debugging on Mac OS X 10.9.1
I have installed Mavericks on my computer. Before I had Mavericks, I could plug my Android device into the USB port and it would show up in the Finder and the 'USB Debugging' display would show on the ...
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Watch WWDC session videos on Android
Does anyone know how to watch Apple WWDC session videos on Android (not the keynote)? They are like Google I/O sessions videos but on Apple platforms.
On the Mac, one can watch it with Safari (not ...
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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 ...
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Samsung Grand duos not visible in Mac Finder but visible in DDMS
I have eclipse installed and can see my device DDMS tab. Debugging also works normal. But oddly, I dont see my device (both internal memory and sd card) in Finder. I am unable to transfer to-and-fro ...
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Fastboot not dectecting device mac
I'm trying to flash TWRP on my Samsung but during the flashing process, fastboot can't detect my device. I've looked around forever and can't find anything to help me.
My mac OS is Ventura and my ...
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How to mount AFP/SMB drive to Nox Player?
I use the latest version of Nox Player (android emulator) on Mac OS Catalina.
I would like to mount my AFP or SMB drive to Nox Player.
I've connected to Nox Player thru ADB:
adb connect 127.0.0.1:...
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Intercept all key on Xiaomi Pad 5 with physical keyboard
I'm trying to create a remote workplace with:
AnyDesk
MacBook
Xiaomi Pad 5
Logitech MX key.
On a Mac, I enabled a keyboard assistant to track keystrokes.
AnyDesk on both devices.
The keyboard works ...
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How to control Android phones from a macOS computer by projecting a cursor onto the Android device?
I used to use Samsung Smart Switch for this purpose, but the feature has been discontinued. Currently, I am using scrcpy to mirror the Android screen on my Mac and control it, or I connect to the ...
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Android file transfer does not mount Android internal storage
How could one mount internal storage of Android phone within the macOS terminal as a volume?
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Connected android device is not showing up in android studio in m1 Mac mini
I have installed android studio in m1 Mac mini and connected pixel-5 to it. The device is not listing, instead it is showing "loading devices". I have the same setup in intel MacBook Pro and ...
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Phone not listed when using 'adb devices' command on mac
My Google Pixel 2 is stuck in a boot loop and after searching for ways to fix this online I found that applying a Rescue OTA to the device has solved a few people's issues.
Initially I downloaded ...
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How to attend my phone call from android phone in Mac?
I am using Asus Zenfone Max M1 Pro with Android 9.0
I wanted to attend my phone calls from mobile in Mac machine running 10.15.1 macOS Catalina,
I have tried, Airdroid, it doesn't support.
Any help ...
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USB cable not working
I'm using MacBook Air(MacOS Sierra) and have installed Android File Transfer on it.
The problem I'm getting occurs sometimes and works well the other time.
When I connect my phone with my PC with a ...
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Android device is listed and recognized using adb, Hardware Overview but won't show in Finder?
I'm using a Macbook Pro OS X Sierra, with Android File Transfer installed. When plugging in an Asus Zenfone 2, a popup shows with the message (minus the Initialize button):
However, this is followed ...
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Unable to detect Android device with ADB on Mac but can detect it through Fastboot?
I am unable to view my Android device, an Oppo Find7, with ADB. I can view it with Fastboot. As I use a Mac, I followed this guide to install ADB and Fastboot.
More generally, I am having issues ...
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Can't mount filesystem from LG-V20 on MacBook
I have a question about connecting an Android phone to a Mac. I expect you'll need to know some specifics about the hardware and OS versions I'm using. So let me start with that.
Macbook: MacBook ...
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Allow S7 to draw >500mA
I have a MacBook Pro - as we know, a USB 3 port can output at least 900mA at 5V for 4.5 Watts.
However, when I plug in my S7, it only draws 500mA. What is the trick to allowing a device to draw 1A? ...
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ADB is causing kernel panics in OS X
The following question is irrelevant. While MDM is problematic in many other ways, it is not responsible for the kernel panics.
I also learned that Motorola mistakenly cites that its drivers must be ...
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USB modes, for transfering files with AFT
Why do I have to go into the phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) everytime I connect it to my Mac and manually switch the USB option from charging to MTP??
This is annoying and a hassle, why can't the phone ...
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Android File Transfer not working on Sierra
I have a Huawei Mate S with Android 6.
After updating my MacBook Pro 13" Retina to Sierra I noticed that Android File Transfer correctly opens up when I plug the phone into the USB, but the window ...
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