How to transfer files from an Android device to a MacBook Pro

How do I transfer files from my Android to my MacBook Pro

Short answer: download 'Airdroid' app onto your phone.
The solution is in more detail below.
Hope it helps
Regards
Tim
There is a free Android App in PlayStore called, 'AirDroid'. I found the basic version brilliant and intend to buy the pro version in gratitude.
Procedure
Download the app, create an account and sign in.
Airdroid will open on your phone with instructions to open http//web.airdroid.com on the Mac/pc. Here on this site, on your Mac, you can sign-in or more simply scan the displayed 'QR' symbol with your phone by pressing 'scan QR'. The page will then change to a file tree view of your phone.
This will enable up/down loading of files/pics/videos, texting... view contact listings, remote find phone with gps, change lock codes, wipe phone....
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