Methods to Change Mac Address on Android Device (Spoof Mac Address)
There are several ways to change the Mac Address on Android Device. Here, I will be showing you some of the awesome waysto change Mac Address. I also want you to know that it is also possible that some manufacturer has restricted to change the Mac Address. So based on your device model and brand, result may differ. Also different methods have worked for different users, so don’t conclude that the method didn’t work for you just by trying single method. You better try all the given methods to change Mac address. If it works then your job is done else it is possible that your device has restriction for the manufacturer.
Important Note: Your Device should be Rooted to change Mac Address
Method 1: Using ES File Explorer
This method is one of the easiest method to change Mac Address. It works perfectly fine. Just follow the given step carefully.
- First Download ES File Explorer.
- Open the ES File Explorer app >> swipe from left to right side of the screen (or tap on three horizontal line which is on the top left-corner of the screen).
- Scroll down the option and Enable Root Explorer and Show hidden file option
- Also Go to Local option >> Select Device
- You will see many folders >> click on efs folder >> click on Wifi folder
- There you will see two files named as .mac.cob and .mac.info
- Now Click on .mac.cob >> Open as Text >> Open it with ES Note Editor
- You will find your Mac Address there >> click on the button/option that you see on the top right corner of the screen, to get the option Edit >> Tap on it
- Now edit the Mac address as you like but remember the points I mentioned above in Things to remember >> exit the file by tapping on back button/option
- A dialogue box will appear asking you to save the file >> Click on Yes option
- Now do the same things in .mac.info as you did in .mac.cob (i.e You can copy the new mac address from .mac.cob and paste it on .mac.info and save it)
- Now disable you Wifi and again enable it.
- You have successfully changed the Mac Address of your Phone. Check it