Transfer Files from Android to Mac — No Cable Required
macOS doesn't natively support Android file transfer over USB without third-party apps. AnExplorer's Device Connect feature starts a local web server on your Android device so your Mac can browse and transfer files directly through Safari — no extra software, no drivers, no account.
What You Need
- AnExplorer on your Android phone or tablet
- Your device and Mac on the same WiFi network
Step 1 — Start Device Connect on your Android
- Open AnExplorer on your Android device
- Navigate to Device Connect (Transfer to PC)
- Tap the Start button to launch the web server
- An IP address appears in the format
http://192.168.xxx.xxx:8080— note it down
Step 2 — Connect from your Mac
- Open Safari (or any browser) on your Mac
- Type the IP address from your Android into the address bar and press Enter
- You will see your device's files and folders in the browser — no login required
Step 3 — Transfer files
- Download files to your Mac: click any file in the browser — it downloads immediately
- Upload files from your Mac to your Android: tap the Upload button in the browser interface, choose files from your Mac, and they are saved to your device
Tips
- Both devices must stay on the same WiFi network for the connection to work
- The server is only active while Device Connect is open in AnExplorer — it stops when you leave the screen
- If Safari cannot connect, go back to AnExplorer and tap Start again to restart the server
- No Android File Transfer app or USB cable required