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How to easily transfer files from Android to MacOS: 2 simple ways

If you're a cross-platform user, you might need to move files back and forth between Android and MacOS. Here's how I do it.

What you'll need: The only things you'll need are an Android phone or tablet, a MacOS device (either MacBook or iMac), and a USB-C cable. On your Android phone, pull down the Notification shade until you see the listing titled "Charging this device via USB." If your Android device doesn't appear (or it displays an error that it cannot connect), you'll need to enable USB Debugging.

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