1. Install
Get Waslane on your Mac (App Store) and on your Android phone.
Android × Mac
Move files between Android and Mac. No cable, both directions.
Google's Android File Transfer is discontinued, and the cable-and-MTP routine was never pretty. Waslane takes the direct route: over your Wi-Fi, from your phone to your Mac and back. Drag, drop, done.
Free for 7 days. All local, no cloud, no account.
How it works
2. Pair
Both devices on the same Wi-Fi, scan the QR code. Takes under a minute.
3. Drag across
Send files in both directions, pull photos straight from the gallery.
Compared to the usual routes
| Waslane | Cable + MTP tool | Cloud (Drive etc.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable required | No, runs over your Wi-Fi | Yes, every time | No |
| Both directions | Yes, Mac ↔ phone | Yes | Yes, with a detour |
| Stays local / private | Yes, never leaves your Wi-Fi | Yes | No, uploads to third-party servers |
| Large files | No artificial limit | Yes | Storage and upload caps |
| Photos straight from the gallery | Yes, browse on the Mac | Folder structure only | Only with a sync app |
| Plus SMS, notifications, mirroring | Yes, all in one app | No | No |
The cable route works, but it is manual labor every single time: find the cable, unlock the phone, confirm MTP mode, open the tool. The cloud is convenient but sends your files across someone else's servers and starts costing money after a few gigabytes. Waslane takes the direct route through your own network and turns it into a two-second move.
More than files
File transfer is just the start. The same connection also gives you SMS with full history on your Mac, notifications from every app with inline reply, a shared clipboard and live mirroring of your phone screen with mouse and keyboard. See all features
Frequently asked questions
Is Google's Android File Transfer still available?
No. Google discontinued the tool and took the official download page offline. That is exactly why Waslane exists: file transfer between Android and Mac over Wi-Fi, in both directions and without a cable.
Do I need a cable?
No. Waslane connects your phone and your Mac directly over your Wi-Fi. Put both devices on the same network, scan the QR code, drag files across.
How big can files be?
There is no artificial limit. Even large videos travel entirely over your local network, with no upload to a server and no cloud storage cap.
Do my files end up in a cloud?
No. Transfers run directly between your devices over your Wi-Fi, end-to-end encrypted with TLS 1.3. No server, no account, no tracking. More on privacy
What does Waslane cost?
Try it free for 7 days, then €14.99 per year or a one-time €34.99 (lifetime, all updates included). The Android app is free, and one purchase covers Mac and iPad. See pricing
Stop hunting for cables.
Both devices on the same Wi-Fi, scan the QR code, drag files across. Free for 7 days, no account.
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