A Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a 12-character unique identifier A MAC address can be used to uniquely identify your Android phone on the Internet or the local
Network.
Spoofing MAC Address on Android Devices
Even though MAC address is embedded on the hardware device during manufacture, it can still be spoofed to input a new one of your choice. Here is a detailed instruction on how to spoof MAC address on your Android phone.
Before you spoof the MAC address, you need to record the original/current MAC address of your device which can be done according to the instruction below:
On the Home Screen of your phone, tap Menu button and go to Settings.
Tap About Device and go to Status
Now scroll down to rccord the 12-digit code shown under Wi-Fi Mac
Example MAC address: E5:12:D8:E5:69:97
Requirements for Spoofing the MAC Address
Once the above requirements are satisfied, follow the instructions below to spoof your MAC address
Open the Terminal app and type the commands as listed below-
$ su [HIT ENTER]
$ busybox iplink show eth0 [HIT ENTER]
(This will show your current MAC address, just for your confirmation)
Now, type the This command-
$ busybox ifconfig eth0 hw ether XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX [HIT ENTER]
(In the above command, replace XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with your new MAC address)
Network.
Spoofing MAC Address on Android Devices
Even though MAC address is embedded on the hardware device during manufacture, it can still be spoofed to input a new one of your choice. Here is a detailed instruction on how to spoof MAC address on your Android phone.
Before you spoof the MAC address, you need to record the original/current MAC address of your device which can be done according to the instruction below:
On the Home Screen of your phone, tap Menu button and go to Settings.
Tap About Device and go to Status
Now scroll down to rccord the 12-digit code shown under Wi-Fi Mac
Example MAC address: E5:12:D8:E5:69:97
Requirements for Spoofing the MAC Address
- Rooted Android Phone. Read - How to root - here
- BusyBox app installed on your phone - Download
- Once BusyBox is installed, you need to install Terminal app - Download
Once the above requirements are satisfied, follow the instructions below to spoof your MAC address
Open the Terminal app and type the commands as listed below-
$ su [HIT ENTER]
$ busybox iplink show eth0 [HIT ENTER]
(This will show your current MAC address, just for your confirmation)
Now, type the This command-
$ busybox ifconfig eth0 hw ether XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX [HIT ENTER]
(In the above command, replace XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with your new MAC address)
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