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 record the 12-digit code shown under Wi-Fi Mac address. An address would read something like:
Example MAC address: E5:13:D8:E5:69:97
Requirements for Spoofing the MAC Address
- Rooted Android Phone
- BusyBox app installed on your phone
- Once BusyBox is installed, you need to install Terminal app
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 following 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)
- You have now spoofed your MAC address successfully. To check for the change enter the following command again:
$ busybox iplink show eth0 [HIT ENTER]
(Now you should see your new MAC address)
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