How To Update Android File Transfer

Android File Transfer is an app for macOS that is developed by Google.

Most of the time updating any app on macOS is pretty easy. Why update Android File Transfer? Because updates usually contain security fixes and other improvements that keep your Mac safe and performant. Keeping all your Mac's apps up-to-date is an essential part of maintaining the security and performance of your machine — personally running the latest version of everything on my Mac keeps my mind at ease.

Today I'll show you an easy way to install the very latest version of Android File Transfer onto your Mac, and a really good way to be notified of new updates. Let's get straight to it!

1. The standard way to update Android File Transfer

First, we need to open the app:


Next, on Android File Transfer's menubar, click on "Check For Updates..." or a similar menu item:


If there is an update to Android File Transfer, you will be prompted to install it — pretty easy.

2. Check for the latest version of Android File Transfer with iBoostUp's Check My Apps function:

 - Open iBoostUp (download free, or search for it on the App Store).
 - Click "Check My Apps".
 - Click "Check my Applications Now".




This will check for updates to Android File Transfer and all other apps on your Mac. Using iBoostUp's Check My Apps is the optimal way to check for updates to Android File Transfer and other apps you have installed all in one go, regardless of where you installed them from!