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SmoothDroid

Move Android files by USB

SmoothDroid is a USB file transfer app for you if you use a Mac and Android phone and want to move files without cloud storage.

by Rafael Goncalez

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Helps you Move files between Mac and phone 10 Manage files beyond Finder 25 Organize & clean up folders 31

What you get

Move your files between Mac and Android without using the cloud.

You can bring photos and videos from your Android phone onto your Mac, or send music, downloads, APKs, and other files the other way. SmoothDroid transfers them directly over USB, so you don’t need to upload them to a cloud account first. You can copy entire folders rather than selecting files individually.

You see your Mac’s files alongside your Android storage, making it easier to choose what goes where. Drag items between the two sides or use copy and paste. You can also create folders, rename files, and delete unwanted items on your phone from the same window.

You can check which files are moving, how far transfers have progressed, and whether anything needs attention. If another Mac app interferes with the USB/MTP connection, you get guidance for resolving common blockers instead of repeatedly retrying without a clear next step.

  • Keep transfers off the cloud

    You move files directly over USB without uploading them to a cloud account.

  • Copy folders both ways

    You can transfer whole folders from Android to Mac or from Mac to Android.

  • Tidy your phone storage

    You can create folders, rename files, and delete unwanted items on Android while working from your Mac.

  • Know what needs attention

    You can follow transfer progress, see errors, and get recovery steps when common MTP blockers interrupt your connection.

Best for

  • You want to copy Android photos and videos to your Mac
  • You need to send files or whole folders to your Android phone
  • You prefer USB transfers over cloud uploads

Skip it if

You don’t need it if you’re happy moving your files through cloud storage and don’t want a USB-based workflow.

Screenshots

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From the developer

SmoothDroid — Android file transfer app for Mac. Move files and folders between macOS and Android over USB/MTP, with your Mac and phone shown side by side. Drag, copy, rename, delete, and create folders simply and easily without sending anything to the cloud.
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