Appears to be resolved with this very specific connection configuration with a Macbook Pro 13' (with only USB-C connections).
Using the supplied DJI USB-A/USB-C
Smart Controller charging cable. Connect
SC USB-C to Macbook Pro USB-A. Turn on
SC. Android File Transfer App will automatically open on Mac after selecting "Transfer Files" on the
SC. Then drag files from "Flight Records" folder to Mac.
Tried other connections, which did not work...USB-C/USB-C, and
SC charging cable connecting to
SC USB-A to Mac USB-C.
My best guess as to why this started to work is that both the Macbook Pro, with Android Transfer App installed, and
SC need several shutdowns and restarts to acknowledge each other.