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Manage Your Android Like Finder

The best free macOS app to browse, transfer, and manage files on your Android device. Connect over USB or WiFi — fast, private, and open source.

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🔒 No cloud storage
📁 Direct file transfer
🆓 Completely free
📖 Open source (GPL 3.0)
🍎 Native macOS app

Desktop-class UI.
Built for macOS.

AndroidFileSync delivers a native macOS interface tailored for fast browsing and secure direct transfers. No heavy Electron wrappers or unnecessary lag—just direct integration over ADB.

AndroidFileSync Screenshot
Features

Everything You Need to Manage Your Phone

AndroidFileSync gives you full control over your Android device — file management, app control, and seamless connectivity.

File Browser

Navigate your phone storage like macOS Finder. Search, sort by name/size/type, and preview files instantly.

Drag & Drop

Drag files from your Mac straight to your phone. The most natural way to transfer files — just like between Finder windows.

USB & WiFi

Connect with a USB cable for maximum speed, or go wireless over your home network. Auto-discovery finds your phone instantly.

App Manager

Install APKs, uninstall apps, disable system bloatware, force-stop misbehaving apps, and backup APKs — all from your Mac.

File Preview

Double-click any file to preview images, videos, PDFs, and documents without downloading them first. Powered by macOS Quick Look.

Parallel Transfers

Upload and download multiple files simultaneously with live progress tracking. Collapsible transfer panel for clutter-free workflow.

Trash & Restore

Soft-delete files with a dedicated Trash folder on your device. Restore accidentally deleted files with one click — just like macOS.

SD Card Support

Browse and manage files on your external SD card. Full read/write access, just like internal storage.

Copy, Cut & Paste

Clipboard operations across folders on your device. Move files between directories without downloading to your Mac first.

Batch Operations

Rename multiple files, change extensions in bulk, or delete several items at once. Save time with batch actions.

Duplicate Detection

Automatically detects duplicate files during uploads. Choose to skip or replace — never accidentally overwrite important data.

Safe by Default

Confirmation dialogs before every destructive action. Context-aware buttons — you always know what will happen next.

How It Works

Set Up in Under 2 Minutes

Get connected and start transferring files faster than any other Android file manager for Mac.

1

Enable Developer Options

Tap Build Number 7 times in Settings → About Phone. One-time setup, takes 30 seconds.

2

Turn On USB Debugging

Enable USB Debugging in Developer Options. Plug in your cable or connect wirelessly with Android 11+.

3

Launch & Connect

Open AndroidFileSync — your device appears automatically. For WiFi, use the one-click pairing flow.

4

Start Managing

Browse files, drag & drop, manage apps, preview media. Everything works exactly like you expect on a Mac.

Install in seconds with Homebrew:

brew tap santosh7017/androidfilesync && brew install --cask androidfilesync
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 100% free and open source. No trials, no premium version, no in-app purchases. Licensed under GPL 3.0 — you can inspect every line of code on GitHub.
No. AndroidFileSync uses ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is built into Android. You just need to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging — a one-time 30-second setup.
Yes! Android 11+ supports Wireless Debugging. The app has auto-discovery that finds your phone on the network automatically. Both your Mac and phone need to be on the same WiFi network.
Your data never leaves your local network. AndroidFileSync communicates directly with your phone over USB or WiFi — no cloud servers, no accounts, no telemetry. Your files stay between your Mac and your phone, period.
Yes! The multi-device selector lets you switch between USB and wireless devices with one click. Connect multiple phones and switch seamlessly.
macOS 13 (Ventura) and later. Both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs are fully supported.

Ready to Ditch the Cable Chaos?

Join thousands of Mac users who manage their Android files the easy way. Free, open source, no strings attached.

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