On the other hand, we already know where files end up on our Mac because we specified as such when we configured our Bluetooth Sharing. If you need to locate something, or move it to different location, you should look there first.
ANDROID FILE TRANSFER MAC ALTERNATIVE ANDROID
In any event, files sent via Bluetooth, at least on Android 5 devices should end up in the Bluetooth folder on your SD card storage. In this example, if we tap on one of the transferred images, we’re shown options to open it. You can view all the recent inbound transfers and act on each one accordingly. When the file finally ends up on your Android device, chances are the system will handle it according to the file it is, so if its an image, you’ll be able to view it in Photos, and if it’s a music file, it will be visible in your music player. While it says “Accept incoming file,” if you click “Accept,” you’ll be consenting to transferring all the files in the queue. So, on the target device, you’ll need to accept or decline the incoming transfer. If your Mac and the destination device aren’t currently connected, you may have to tell OS X again where you want to send the file(s) and click “Send.”Īt this point you’re likely to get a message explaining that your target device is waiting for you to accept the incoming transfer. When done, click “Send” to initiate the transfer. If you want to send more than one, you need to hold the “Command” button while you click each file to select. Perhaps the fastest and easiest way to do this is to simply click the Bluetooth menu bar icon, select the device in question, and then “Send file to device.”īFE will then open (alternatively, you can simply open Bluetooth File Exchange using Spotlight) and you will need to choose you file or files to send. Transferring Files from Mac to AndroidĪt this point you’re all set to send and receive files between OS X and Android devices, the only thing left to do is actually send files. Click or tap “Pair” on the Mac and mobile device and everything will be saved as a paired device so you don’t have to repeat the process every time you want to use Bluetooth File Exchange. You don’t have to do anything with this number other than ensure that it matches on both the Mac and the Android device. To ensure that someone isn’t trying to trick you and pair a strange device somehow, the pairing process will generate a unique six-digit number. Tap the device with which you want to pair, in this case, our Macbook Air. On Android (all screenshots appear from Android 5 Lollipop but the process will be the same in earlier versions), you want to open your Bluetooth settings. To transfer files with BFE, you must first pair Bluetooth devices with your Mac. If you’re not planning on browsing via Bluetooth, then it’s best practice to just leave this option disabled. Just remember that whatever folder you do choose to allow Bluetooth browsing, all of its subfolders will be browsable too. Again, you can choose a browse folder, which can be as expansive or limited as you want. We’ve allowed it in our example, but you can set it up to ask every time or simply disable it.
In the following screenshot, we chose the Desktop, but you could elect to have files go to your documents or downloads, or a folder designated solely for Bluetooth file transfers.Īlso, you can choose whether you want to allow devices to browse you computer, like traditional location sharing. You also want to select a place for accepted items to go. You should also decide on what to do with received files and decide on your Bluetooth browsing policy.įor example, what do want your Mac to do when a device shares a file via Bluetooth? You can set it to just accept and save everything, or you can configure files to open automatically, or you can have OS X prompt you for action every time. If it isn’t, check the box next to it.Įnabling Bluetooth Sharing is only the first part of configuring it.
With the Sharing preferences open, you should make sure Bluetooth sharing is enabled.
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