Install ADB and fastboot driver on Mac OS Method 1: – Download the Android zip file and extract it on the desktop. Now Open Terminal on Mac PC by Pressing Command + Spacebar key combination to open Spotlight search and type ‘ Terminal ’ on that. Adb not finding my device / phone (MacOS X) Ask Question 156. Mac OS 10.6.8. (Running Android 2.3.6) and it wasn't being recognized by the adb without a driver install that I got from the samsung website. Share improve this answer. Answered Feb 27 '12 at 20:51.