MacDroid
MacDroid is a macOS file transfer utility that connects Android and other MTP devices to your Mac for browsing, copying, and managing files.
What is MacDroid?
MacDroid is a macOS utility for connecting Android phones, tablets, and other MTP-compatible devices to a Mac so you can work with their files more easily. It helps users move data between Android and macOS, browse device storage in Finder, and manage files without relying on basic transfer tools. MacDroid supports USB and Wi-Fi connections, with connection modes including MTP and ADB for different device setups. The app is useful for people who regularly transfer photos, videos, music, documents, or other files between an Android device and a Mac. It also supports access to internal storage and external storage such as SD cards, which can simplify device management and media workflows. MacDroid is published by Electronic Team, Inc. and is designed for Macs running recent versions of macOS.
Key features
- Connect Android and other MTP devices to a Mac over USB or Wi-Fi.
- Browse files on a connected device directly from Finder.
- Transfer photos, videos, music, documents, and other files between Android and Mac.
- Access both internal device storage and external storage such as SD cards.
- Use MTP or ADB connection modes depending on the device and workflow.
- View files on the device and manage stored content more easily.
- Edit supported files on the connected device without first copying them to the Mac.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
MacDroid is a legitimate device connectivity utility, but it may request access that is normal for its job, such as removable volumes, Finder integration, and in some cases Android USB debugging when using ADB or wireless features. USB debugging gives broader device-level access than basic MTP mode, so it is best enabled only when you need that connection method and disabled afterward if you do not use it regularly. If you installed the App Store edition, the bundle ID us.electronic.mas.macdroid is consistent with a sandboxed macOS app variant.
Recommendation: Keep MacDroid if you use your Mac to transfer or manage files on Android devices. If you no longer connect Android or MTP hardware to this Mac, you can remove it to reduce unused software and revoke any permissions you no longer want it to have.
Common paths
/Applications/MacDroid.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/us.electronic.mas.macdroid
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/us.electronic.mas.macdroid.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/us.electronic.mas.macdroid
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