How can I connect a Nexus 5 to a Mac via USB?
Use Android File Transfer
If you install Android File Transfer (http://www.android.com/filetransfer/), you can use it to access the phone's memory and copy off files.
To quote Android.com from the linked page:
Android File Transfer is an application for Macintosh computers (running Mac OS X 10.5 or later) you can use to view and transfer files between your Mac and an Android device (running Android 3.0 or later).
It also says:
For Mac users only. You don't need extra software to connect your Android device to a Windows computer.
I found this phone's photos under DCIM > Camera.
You can use Mac's Image Capture after setting your Nexus 5 USB connection to Camera Mode. To do it do the following:
- Swipe your screen from top to bottom.
- click on the little avatar icon on the top right.
- Click Settings.
- Go to Device > Storage
- Click on the Options icon (the 3 dots, on the very top right).
- Choose USB connection and change it to Camera (PTP).
Now if you open Image Capture with your Nexus 5 plugged you will be able to preview and import your pictures and videos.