How to recognize LG Android Phone on Mac 10.6.8

Hello,

First time forum user here. I'm attempting to resolve an issue with accessing my cellphone without having to hard reset and lose the data contained therein. I do not have access to my phone because the service is not connected, and my gmail account info and pattern lock (the two available unlock methods) appear to be invalid. I believe internet and/or cellular service is required.

I have connected my phone to my MBP, which recognizes the device under System Profiler > USB > USB Hub as an LGE Android Device. My phone is also displaying the 'usb connected' icon so this rules out any connectivity issue.

However, upon connecting the device and using the AndroidFileTransfer App provided to Mac users it does not recognize my phone.

The OS Version I believe is 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)

The Device is an LG Optimus 2x.

What I'm trying to accomplish is retrieving audio files and hopefully contact info, too. I'm posting here because I can't do anything from the phone side of the situation.

Thank you in advance