How to Change Your MAC Address on Android

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The Media Access Control (MAC) address controls your device's network access. Users can change their Android's MAC address for various activities over WiFi or 3G, as we'll detail in the following article.

In previous articles, we've guided Mytour users on changing their MAC address on computers, given the computer's capabilities. Beyond computers, changing your MAC address on Android is also possible. Let's explore how to do this on Android.

How to Change Your MAC Address on Android:

Step 1: First, check your Android's MAC Address by going to Menu > Settings > About device > MAC Address.

Step 2: To change the MAC address on Android, you must first root your device.

Step 3: On your phone, download the BusyBox application.

Download BusyBox here: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox)

Step 3: After installing BusyBox, proceed to download the Terminal Emulator app.

Terminal Emulator: Download Terminal Emulator

Step 4: Open Terminal Emulator. Type su and press Enter to request Superuser permissions.

Step 5: Enter the following command:

busybox ifconfig eth0 hw ether XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Replace XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with the new MAC address you wish to use for your device.

Changing the MAC address on Android is straightforward, provided your device is already rooted.

For rooting your Android device, consider using Kingo Android Root for effective system access. Kingo Android Root offers comprehensive control over your device. Download it to unlock advanced features.

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