Why can't OSX detect android Galaxy S for USB debugging?

Question

I searched for similar questions on this issue but found none related to Mac OSX.

Situation:
Trying to test android apps on a Galaxy S (D

Answer 1

I spent a night fighting this problem with my Doogee DG350, which runs the Chinese MTK chipset which has issues with USB on OS X. I found the solution was to run ADB in TCP/IP mode and then connect wirelessly:

adb tcpip 5555

adb connect 192.168.1.10:5555

adb devices

it's actually a bonus, cos you can dispense with the USB cable and debug wirelessly. Not looking back