Change Random Mac Address on Samsung Android

How to Change Random MAC Address on Samsung Galaxy Devices.

Learn how to randomize your Wi-Fi MAC address on Samsung Android phones to improve your privacy on public networks. I’ll show you the simple steps to change this setting on your Galaxy device.

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Video Guide for Samsung Galaxy Android

Demonstrated on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB running Android 14 with OneUI 6.1

Video Guide for Android Devices

Phone: Sony Xperia 1V Android 15 version.

What is a MAC Address and Why Change It?

Your device’s MAC address is like a unique ID for network connections. Randomizing it helps:

• Prevent tracking across different Wi-Fi networks
• Avoid targeted advertising based on your device ID
• Solve connection issues on some networks
• Maintain privacy in public spaces

How to Randomize Your MAC Address

Step 1: Open Wi-Fi Settings

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen
2. Tap and hold the Wi-Fi icon
3. This opens advanced Wi-Fi settings

Step 2: Find MAC Address Settings

1. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
2. Select “Advanced” from the dropdown menu
3. Choose “Privacy” from the advanced options

Step 3: Change MAC Address Setting

1. Look for “MAC address type”
2. Select “Randomized MAC”
3. Your phone will now use a different MAC address for each network

How to Check Your Current MAC Address

1. Stay in the Wi-Fi advanced settings
2. Tap “View more” under your connected network
3. Scroll down to see the current MAC address being used

Important Notes

• Some networks may require device-specific MAC addresses
• The change only affects Wi-Fi connections (not mobile data)
• Your phone will remember this setting for each network
• Not all Android versions or carriers support this feature

Troubleshooting

If you don’t see the option:

1. Make sure you’re running Android 10 or later
2. Check for OneUI updates in Settings > Software update
3. Some carriers may disable this feature
4. Try resetting network settings if options are missing

Final Thoughts

Randomizing your MAC address is an easy way to boost your privacy, especially when using public Wi-Fi networks. While it’s not a complete privacy solution, it helps prevent simple tracking methods.

Remember that this setting is network-specific, so you’ll need to set it up for each new Wi-Fi connection if you want consistent privacy protection.

Have questions about MAC address settings on your specific Samsung model? Let me know in the comments!