Q: upload android photos

How do I upload/transfer photos from an android phone, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to my imac computer? I downloaded the Android File Transfer program, yet I cannot access from the phone.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Feb 15, 2016 1:45 PM

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by Mobile Blues,

Mobile Blues Feb 15, 2016 3:53 PM in response to julymystery
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Feb 15, 2016 3:53 PM in response to julymystery

Read this Apple Knowledge Base article
http://www.apple.com/iphone/switch-to-iphone/
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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC Feb 15, 2016 4:05 PM in response to julymystery
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Feb 15, 2016 4:05 PM in response to julymystery

your Mac should see your Droid as a camera
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Old Toad   Feb 8, 2012 1:16 PM
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Connect the phone to your Mac with whatever cord is included with the phone for that purpose and use Image Capture to upload the photos to a folder on your hard drive.

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by julymystery,

julymystery Feb 15, 2016 4:37 PM in response to ChitlinsCC
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Feb 15, 2016 4:37 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

I thought computer would also recognize android as a camera. I am using the USB cable that came with the new smart phone. I restarted the computer also and it still does not recognize the device. I have Image Capture in my applications, but it only recognizes my Epson printer/scanner. I do not see where I can add another device.
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by julymystery,

julymystery Feb 15, 2016 4:39 PM in response to Mobile Blues
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Feb 15, 2016 4:39 PM in response to Mobile Blues

Sorry, I do not have an iphone and therefore the link was not applicable. I chose to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and that may be the problem. However, the computer recognizes all my regular cameras.
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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC Feb 15, 2016 4:47 PM in response to julymystery
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Feb 15, 2016 4:47 PM in response to julymystery

I have asked Old Toad for an explanation
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by Old Toad,

Old Toad Feb 15, 2016 4:48 PM in response to julymystery
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Feb 15, 2016 4:48 PM in response to julymystery

Then you'll need to contact support for your Android phone and see how to get it recognized by a Mac.
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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC Feb 15, 2016 4:52 PM in response to Old Toad
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Feb 15, 2016 4:52 PM in response to Old Toad

Gothcher message other thread... won't hijack it further (be nice to have Private Messaging for such needs, huh?)
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by julymystery,

julymystery Feb 15, 2016 5:04 PM in response to ChitlinsCC
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Feb 15, 2016 5:04 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

Thanks.
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julymystery Feb 15, 2016 5:06 PM in response to Old Toad
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Feb 15, 2016 5:06 PM in response to Old Toad

Previously, I began that process. Thanks for trying to help.
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by garyfromrio linda,

garyfromrio linda Feb 16, 2016 1:15 AM in response to julymystery
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Feb 16, 2016 1:15 AM in response to julymystery

There is an app called Android File Transfer which connects a Mac with Android devices. I use it with my Android tablet.
The address is : https://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Please disregard I failed to see you already had the app.
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