It’s similar to how Miracast and Chromecast work on Windows and Android devices. AirPlay lets Apple devices such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads stream audio and video over a local network to an AirPlay-compatible receiver device without the need for audio or video cables. It will reset the security feature.AirPlay is Apple’s name for the company’s proprietary wireless media streaming protocol. You will have to do this EVERY time you update. It’s a newer security feature in the newer Material design versions of Android OS. So go back up to the bluethooth menu, select your android device, and select “Send files…” I’m not sure why, but it blocks BlueTooth too. …and that’s it, you should now be able to transfer files over USB, AND BlueTooth. Select the option : “File Transfers, transfer files to windows or mac (MTP)” Look for a recent notification that says something like “USB for file transfer, touch for more options” and tap itĤ. Go into notifications (Slide finger down from top revealing notifications)ģ. Plug your android phone into your mac with a USBĢ. If you are trying to transfer files from a Mac to an Android device over BlueTooth after doing everything here and can’t, because you keep getting the error “network is unavailable, make sure network access is enabled” then you have to follow these steps to fix it :ġ. I know it’s a year later, but I may have found the answer to your issue… Now you can move files between your Mac and Android device without cables and third-party software. Again in this example, it’s the Downloads folder. The file will go to the folder you specified in Bluetooth Sharing on your Mac. In this example, it goes to the Downloads folder.Īfter setting up Bluetooth Sharing on your Mac, go to your Android device and click the share icon. In the sharing preference pane, check the box for On next to “Bluetooth Sharing.” From here, you can set where you want the downloads to go and what to do when you get a transfer request. If you want to send files to your Mac, you’ll enable Bluetooth Sharing. Your Android device will show up, from which you can click Send File to Device. Your Mac and your Android device now make a lovely couple.Īfter you pair your phone or tablet to your Mac, click on the Bluetooth icon on your Mac’s menu bar. Make sure the pairing codes match and click “ Pair” on each device. Next, on your Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
You should see the phrase “Now discoverable as” and then the name of your computer in quotes. On the Mac, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and ensure it shows “Bluetooth: On.” If not, click Turn Bluetooth On. Transfer Android Files to Mac via Bluetoothįirst, you’ll turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
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