Could not recognize my android device on mac

Question

I am trying to connect my android device on mac to test application I developed. First I installed USB driver, then I activated in my phone the developer option by tapping on Build Number and then tick USB debugging option. Once I did all those steps when I connect my android mobile, my Mac still not recognize my device. Any idea to solve it?

Solution 1

I after few research and testing of existing solutions, I found mine, my issue was released while I have installed Android file Transfer for Mac

Solution 2

Maybe it's your USB cable, try another one.

There are two types of USB cables:

• for supplying power only
• for supplying power and data

Solution 3

I experienced the same problem with a Moto X and my Macbook Pro. I tried many of the suggestions (installed Android File Transfer, tried different usb ports on my computer, Settings => Storage => USB computer connection => toggled between MTP and PTP, etc.). None of these other recommendations helped.

It finally worked when I tried a different micro-usb cable.

Bizarre. You definitely want to first enable Developer Options first by going to Settings => About Phone => tapping Build number 7 times to display Developer Options. From there, you want to enable USB debugging.

Solution 4

I had this problem. The only solution was to reboot my computer. Then it started working again.

Solution 5

I found this solution to be helpful to resolve this problem

1. Connect your Android to your Mac via USB.

2. Unlock your Android's screen. ...

3. Swipe down to open the Android Notification Panel.

4. Tap the USB option in the Notification Panel. Tap "File transfer" or "MTP."

5. Click the Go menu and select "Applications."

6. Double-click "Android File Transfer."

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250023078

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Comments

[Menelaos Kotsollaris]

Have you downloaded Android drivers ?

[Salif]

I have installed Google USB driver and USB driver for my mobile

[Clint Eastwood]

this knowledge made the difference to me...the cable I was using was only for electrical supply...thanks!

[justdan0227]

Tried a cable on different computer and works just fine. What is on a mac that would be preventing this device's USB connection?

[var foobar]

Wow. After 2 hours of troubleshooting, this worked. Thanks.

[What Would Be Cool]

This is a Google tool that works with Android 3.0 and above.

[Chris]

I installed the latest version (replace the previous version) of AFT and it started working.

[Aliaksei]

Revoking USB debugging authorizations helped

[Alex Guerreiro]

You saved my day :)

[user2314737]

The universal solution for all computer problems lol :)