Transfer Files between Mac OS & Android over WiFi by Share It (Wireless File Sharing)
In the last article we showed How to Transfer files from Mac OS & Android MTP via USB , But its not possible to carry our USB cable all the time. So, In such cases we can share files from Android device to Mac OS even wirelessly! over WiFi. Sharing files between Mac OS & Android over WiFi doesn’t require any Internet or cellular data connection and is really fast using the Share It app. In this tutorial we will cover How to Transfer Files from Mac OS to Android or from Android to Mac OS X over WiFi by Share It app .
Pre – Requisites / Requirements –
- Share It app for Android should be installed on your Android device –
Click here to Download Share It App for Android from Google Play Store. - Share It app for Mac OS X which should be installed on your Mac OS Machine –
Click here to Download Share It App from Mac OS App Store. - Install Share It app on both devices.
We will divide our tutorial into two parts –
- How to Transfer Files & Documents from Mac OS X to Android over WiFi.
- How to Transfer Files & Documents from Android to Mac OS X over WiFi.
Part . 1 – Method to Transfer or Share files from Mac OS X to Android over WiFi by Share It-
Important – This method Requires both your Mac OS X & Android device to be connected to a common WiFi Network . The Common Network must not be coming from(hotspot) from either of the devices (Mac OS X or The Android Device) which are transferring files. We Recommend connecting both the devices to a 3rd Party WiFi Network e.x a WiFi Router , or a Hotspot created by a non-transfer involved Android Hotspot.
- Connect both the Sender (Mac OS X device) and Receiver (Android Device) to a common WiFi Network.
- Now First launch the Share It app on Mac OS X either through Applications folder or via the Launchpad. It will look as shown in the alongside image. (Do make sure you do not close / minimize the app) .
- During our tests the Scan & Connect option wasn’t visible on Android Phone, hence we did the following steps –
- Launch Share It app on Receiver Android Phone and now you will see “three vertical lines“ at the top right hand side , tap on it and select the Option “Connect to PC Option” as shown in the below image –
Connect to PC Option in Share It App on Android
Tap on the “Connect to PC Option” , now it will give you a Radar view on your Android Device with your Mac Device name. Now tap on your “Mac Device name” in the radar view on the Share It android app as shown in the image below-
Tap on the Screen icon on your Android
Tap on OK button on your Mac
Once you have clicked on OK button, it will now display you a connected screen as shown below –
Now Open Finder app and select the files which you want to transfer to your Android device. Simply “Drag & Drop” files on to this ShareIt window! Your files will be successfully copied to your Android device as shown! –
Drag & Drop Files on Share It window
Part . 2 – Transferring Files & Music from Android to Mac OS X via WiFi –
Transferring Files & Music from Android to Mac OS X again could be done via 2 Methods –
- Using ShareIt WebShare , ShareIt App required only on Android Sender. (Mac OS X Connected to the Android Sender HotSpot)
- Both Devices Required to be Connected to a 3rd Party WiFi (ShareIt App Required on Both Android Sender & Mac Receiver).
1 . ShareIt Webshare Method to Transfer Files from Android to Mac OS X
Note – Unlike the above method this method doesn’t require a 3rd party WiFi device , your Android device itself will act like a HotSpot WiFi and we need to connect to that WiFi on your Mac.
- Now, First open the Share It App on your Android Sender device. Click on the Vertical lines on the top right hand side and select the option “WebShare” .
- It will now open a viewer tab, here select the files which you want to transfer to Mac and tap on “Send” as show in the image below –
Tap on Send After tapping Send
Procedure For Mac OS X
Check the URL Tap on the Down icon
Impportant Note – For Transferring Files from Android to Mac OS without Webshare method –
- Make sure that both Mac OS X & Android Sender device is connected to same 3rd Party WiFi.
- First Open the Share It app on Android device, and tap on “Send”.
- Now Open the Share It app on Mac OS X device.
- Again return to your Android device and Select the Files which you want to Share to Mac OS Device and after you’re done selecting the files tap on “Send”.
- You will see a radar view on the Android device, Tap on the Mac device name.
- Return to the Mac OS X Share It App to accept the files!
Cngratulations! You have now successfully shared files betwen your Mac OS X device and Android phone. If you face any problems or encounter any issues feel free to comment.
How to Connect Android to Mac
In daily life, we always need to connect Android phone to Windows PC using USB and then transfer all kinds of files between Android and PC. But when it comes to Android and Mac, this method seems not to work any more. Due to the special system of OS X, most users have difficulty in connecting Android device to Mac, let alone transferring data to Mac. Luckily, a free and handy tool – AirMore will help you to connect your Android devices to Mac wirelessly and manage all your mobile data on web without any hassle.
Guide on How to Connect Android to Mac through Wi-Fi
Download and Install
Search AirMore on Google Play store or directly click the button here to download and install this tool on your Android device.
How to Connect Android to Mac
Up to now, you can use AirMore on these browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and IE.
- Open Safari on Mac and go to airmore.com.
- Click “Launch AirMore Web to connect” to load a QR code.
- Run AirMore on Android and scan the QR code. Within seconds, your Android will be connected to Mac. Meanwhile, Android device information will show up on the Mac screen.
In order to connect successfully, you have to set up Android and Mac in the same Wi-Fi network before scanning.
More Connection Methods
A. IP Connection
- Find connection IP in the right drop-down box.
- Enter IP into your browser to create connection.
B. Hotspot Connection
- Set up a hotspot and connect your PC to the hotspot.
- Enter the requested IP address into your browser to build connection.
Once connected, you can manage nearly everything on your Android from Mac web, such as photos, videos, music, documents, contacts, messages and other files. In fact, you can also use it to mirror Android screen to PC (Mac and Windows included).
How can I tether an Android to a Mac over WiFi?
Tethering your Android phone to your Mac using Wi-Fi is easy. In this article, we are going to walk you through the steps, so you can use your Android’s internet connection on your Mac. This is necessary if you wish to combine your Android’s 4G/LTE connection with other connections on your Mac.
With that said, here’s how to get started.
Step 1: Turn on your Android’s Personal Hotspot. To do this, open the Settings app and tap More. Then, choose Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. Finally, toggle the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot tethering switch on.
Please note, if this is the first time that you are connecting your Mac to your Android through Wi-Fi tethering, then you must set up your Android Wi-Fi Hotspot password. You can do this by tapping the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot as shown in Step 1. After setting your Wi-Fi hotspot password, tap SAVE.
Step 2: Next, pair your Android device and Mac.
Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar of your Mac; then choose a network. If Wi-Fi is off, click the Wi-Fi icon and select Turn Wi-Fi On.*
By default, you should see the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar, but if you don’t, you can open Network via System Preferences on your Mac and make sure that Show Wi-Fi status in the menu bar is checked.
Step 3: Enter the Wi-Fi password you made for the Android hotspot, then click Join.
Step 4: To confirm that you’re connected to the Android Wi-Fi hotspot, you can open Network via System Preferences on your Mac. On the left-hand side, your Android’s Wi-Fi should show a Connected status; this means your Mac is now set up to use your Wi-Fi.
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Last updated on February 6, 2023