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Mount Android device directly in Mac OS X Finder
I have a Nexus 5 and I have to use Android File Transfert to copy/check my files.
It's working but it's not enough for me.
For example, if I want to see my picture, there is only a list view, no ...
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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?
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Bypass 4GB limitation of Android File Transfer on macOS
Both my phone and my SD card (exFAT formatted) support big file sizes. However, the Android File Transfer app does not allow sending files bigger than 4GB.
Is there a way to bypass the limitation?
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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?
senthil kumar
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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 ...
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Plugging phone into laptop charges laptop instead of phone
When I plug my father's Xiaomi 5X into my MacBook Pro, it shows up as a charger on the MacBook and I don't get the usual USB options on the phone. Tried it on two Macs with same result. Also tried my ...
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Why is Android File Transfer necessary?
Apparently newer versions of Android require the use of Android File Transfer. I have an older machine that doesn't require this, and just mounts as a USB mass storage device. I can't see a technical ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Cannot use the "Alt-C" app on Android phone and Mac laptop
I bought a Samsung Galaxy A71 recently then I installed an app called Alt-C on my phone and my MacBook air. It works fine, but the app cannot copy text from my own phone to my Mac, and a message ...
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Fastboot freezes on Mac OS Sierra
I just got a new MacBook 2016 with Mac OS Sierra installed, after setting up my complete development environment and all required tools via Android Studio, I tried to flash a new Android Wear release ...
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Install APK on Bluestacks for Mac
How do you install .apk file on Bluestacks for Mac? More specifically, where is the directory for Bluestacks kept and do I have the 'APK Handler'?
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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 ...
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How to change location of AVD (Android Virtual Devices) files to external SSD?
I have limited SSD on my Mac.
I have an external SSD.
I would like to store multiple virtual devices, far beyond the capacity of the Mac internal storage.
How to configure location of AVD?
Attempt ...
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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 ...
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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?
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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: ...
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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 ...
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"Fastboot devices" command doesn't work after macos high sierra 10.14.4 upgrade
I recently upgraded my 2016 MacBook Pro to High Sierra 10.4.4 update and since the update "fastboot devices" command hasn't been working. "fastboot" itself gives a response but "fastboot devices" ...
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How to run Android apps on Amazon EC2?
I'm aware of two Android emulators such as BlueStacks (Windows and macOS) and Genymotion (macOS and Linux). They both use virtual images to run Android emulation and they work fine on my MacBook. ...
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Possible to transfer songs from iTunes (on Mac) to Android phone?
I have a significant music collection on my computer, which I am still frequently adding to. While the songs I've downloaded in the last several years are all DRM free (either downloaded for free or ...
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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 ...
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Installing LineageOS on Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 from Mac
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 stuck on Android 5.0.2. I wanted to upgrade the software to LineageOS. There is a lot of information out there, but nothing that can help me.
A few things first that I ...
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How to re-unlock bootloader for OnePlus One
I have OnePlus One with CyanogenMod 12 from factory and I decided to update to CM 13 (nightly build).
To achieve this I did the following from OSX:
Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock)
Boot ...
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Nexus 7 is not being detected on Mac
Nexus 7 is only charging if it is connected to my mac. It is not being detected in Android Studio nor Android file transfer and there isn't anything popping up or showing a USB symbol on the Nexus. I ...
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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 Internet ...
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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 ...
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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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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.
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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 ...
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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... ...
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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 ...
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My phone is charging my MacBook over USB C, and not showing up as an adb device. Is there a fix?
Sorry in advance if this is a duplicate, I couldn't find a solution to this exact problem posted anywhere.
I'm using Unity on macOS and I am trying to build for Android. I'm running into an issue ...
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how to connect Galaxy S4 to Macbook Pro? [closed]
The Macbook Pro does recognise my Galaxy S4. I've just downloaded and opened the latest version of Kies, restarted everything, and the "connecting" wheel just keeps going round and round and round. I ...
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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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Why is my Galaxy S4 still not appearing as a device in Mac OS X
I am trying to solve the problem of having an empty list of devices when running adb devices. Why is it not appearing?
I have tried the following to no avail:
Installed Kies and ran Tools > Install ...
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How to fix the "Andy Installation failed - Please verify your connection" error when installing Andyroid?
I'm getting this error whenever I try to install the Andyroid Android Emulator:
I'm using macOS 10.13.2 on a MacBook Pro (2016, with Touch Bar, 13", 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM).
I've tried the following:
1. ...
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Can't connect Samsung S7 to Mac
Basically I'm trying to run my application on a Samsung S7 but my Mac isn't recognizing the device. I've tried installing Android File Transfer and it doesn't recognize it either. USB Debugging is ...
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How can I get Android File Transfer working between Mac 13.2.1 and Android 13?
There are a lot of very old answers to this question, and they are not helping me.
I am running MacOS Venture 13.2.1
I have a Pixel 4a running Android 13 patched to March 2023
I have Android File ...
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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 ...
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Reasonable way to copy files to a new SD card using a Mac
I have a Mac and want to transfer about 30 GB of data to a larger SD card for use with a new Android phone.
The phone in question is a Galaxy Stratosphere II.
There doesn't seem to be a ...
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how come my android devices are not visible on my Mac?
I'm new to android development so apologies if this is a stupid question.
I'm having trouble seeing my android devices in Eclipse. I've switched on USB debugging, configured them to connect as a ...
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Kies stuck on "connecting" on Mac+Samsung Galaxy S2
I have the latest version of Kies, OS X, and a Samsung Galaxy s2 with CM10 on it.
It is set to MTP with USB debugging off (if it's on USB storage rather than MTP, Kies crashes).
I tried playing with ...
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Can't create folder on device using mac Android File Transfer app
When trying to create folder on Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 using the Android File Transfer app from my mac computer, I get an error alert:
Could not connect to device. Try reconnecting or restarting your ...
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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 ...
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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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(Why) does Android connected to Mac not just behave as a normal USB drive?
When I connect my Android (Galaxy S5) phone to a Windows computer, I can browse the phone storage just like any USB/external drive. That's not the case on Mac. There I need to install Android File ...
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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 don'...
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