Android USB Drivers for Windows and Mac

Android devices are widely used and with a USB driver, you can connect your mobile or tablet to your computer. Drivers will allow you to transfer your photos, videos and other data and they are also a convenient option for developers who need to work ADB, Fastboot and Android SDK USB drivers. In most cases, it is possible to get Android USB drivers compatible with Windows and OS X, from the phone/tablet manufacturer’s official website.

However, there are some options that are not easily available. To help you save some time while you search for Android drivers for Windows (7 and 8) and Mac OS X, we will present you a list of the most important manufacturers of Android phones and tablets with the links where you can find their respective USB drivers.

We will start with Android USB Drivers for Windows (ADB and Fastboot).

Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ – Download KIES, including drivers for Windows/Mac

Google Nexus: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html – Find details about Google USB driver

Motorola:  https://motorola-global.portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 – Download Motorola Device Manager, which contains USB Drivers

HTC: http://www.htc.com/us/software/htc-sync-manager – Download HTC Sync Manager, including drivers for Windows/Mac

For LG: Visit LG’s official website and select Search for product, select your specific phone then go to Resources and choose Download driver

ASUS: http://support.asus.com/download/options.aspx?SLanguage=en – Download ASUS PC Suite, which includes the drivers

DELL: You can download DELL USB Drivers from http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Products/?app=drivers. Look for the specific option for your device.

Intel: https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices – Here you can download Intel Android USB Drivers

Android USB Drivers for Mac – Android File Transfer
Mac users can easily connect their Android device and transfer data without any hassle, thanks to the Android File Transfer app. The app can be downloaded for free at https://www.android.com/filetransfer. Once you have downloaded the app, you can follow the below steps:

  • Open androidfiletransfer.dmg
  • Move Android File Transfer to Applications
  • Connect your Android device to your Mac using the USB cable
  • Click twice on Android File Transfer
  • Now you can browse the files and folders on your Android device and copy content up to 4GB.

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