{"id":239976,"date":"2021-04-30T15:30:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T12:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-disable-randomized-mac-addresses-on-android\/"},"modified":"2021-04-30T15:30:30","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T12:30:30","slug":"how-to-disable-randomized-mac-addresses-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-randomized-mac-addresses-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b039ab16d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b039ab16d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-randomized-mac-addresses-on-android\/#Why_Disable_the_Random_Wi-Fi_MAC_on_Android\" >Why Disable the Random Wi-Fi MAC on Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-randomized-mac-addresses-on-android\/#How_to_Disable_Randomized_MAC_Addresses_on_Android\" >How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-724174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/android_hero_3.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android Logo on a Green Background Hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For better privacy, devices running Android 10 or later use a randomized Wi-Fi MAC address by default. In some cases, you might want to disable this feature. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Disable_the_Random_Wi-Fi_MAC_on_Android\"><\/span>Why Disable the Random Wi-Fi MAC on Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most people, it\u2019s OK to leave randomized MAC addresses turned on. It\u2019s a privacy and security feature that makes you harder to track.<\/p>\n<p>One good reason to disable it, however, is if you use MAC filtering on your router. In this case, if your device uses a random MAC address, your router won\u2019t be able to identify your device, and you won\u2019t be able to use MAC-specific settings for your device.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you have your router configured to always assign a certain static IP address to a device on your local network, you\u2019ll need to link that IP with a certain device\u2019s MAC address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Use MAC Address Filtering On Your Wi-Fi Router<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Disable_Randomized_MAC_Addresses_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to switch a randomized MAC address on or off whenever you want. But before you do this, know that various Android models and versions use different names for certain Settings options. For example, a OnePlus phone says, \u201cWi-Fi &amp; Network,\u201d and a Samsung one says, \u201cConnections,\u201d but they both take you to the same Wi-Fi settings menu.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, open the \u201cSettings\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your Android phone. On most phones, pull down from the top of your screen and tap the gear icon to open Settings. You can also open your apps list and tap \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-722656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/open-android-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the gear to launch Settings on Android.\" width=\"650\" height=\"532\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, tap \u201cWi-Fi &amp; Network\u201d (or \u201cConnections\u201d or \u201cNetwork &amp; Internet\u201d depending on your device).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-722657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/wi-fi-settings-android.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Wi-Fi &amp; Network.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"568\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap \u201cWi-Fi\u201d to view your Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-722658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/wi-fi-menu-android.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Wi-Fi&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you see your Wi-Fi network name in the list, tap the gear icon beside it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-722659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-wi-fi-android.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the gear beside your Wi-Fi network name.\" width=\"650\" height=\"422\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap \u201cAdvanced.\u201d Then tap \u201cPrivacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On OnePlus and Pixel phones, select \u201cUse device MAC.\u201d If you use a Samsung device, tap \u201cMAC address type\u201d and choose \u201cPhone MAC.\u201d If your device is different than both of these, look for a similar option that says \u201cMAC\u201d and enable it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-722660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-device-mac-android.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Use device MAC&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"456\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Exit Settings, and you\u2019re done. Make sure that you follow this procedure for each Wi-Fi network where you want to use the phone\u2019s actual MAC address.<\/p>\n<p>If you use an iPhone or iPad, your device also randomizes the MAC address. Luckily, you can turn that option off on your Apple devices, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Disable Private Wi-Fi MAC Addresses on iPhone and iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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