How to Change MAC Address on iPhone
1Changing the MAC address on an iPhone isn't possible in the traditional sense like on some Android or rooted devices, where users can manually spoof a MAC address. However, Apple offers a privacy-focused feature called "Private Wi-Fi Address" that effectively accomplishes the same goal by generating randomized MAC addresses for individual Wi-Fi networks. This feature helps prevent tracking and enhances user privacy when connecting to different networks.
To change or randomize your MAC address on an iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on 'Wi-Fi.' Next, find the network you're currently connected to and tap the small 'i' icon next to it. On this page, you’ll see an option labeled 'Private Wi-Fi Address.' When enabled, this feature assigns a unique, randomized MAC address to your iPhone for that specific network. This address may occasionally change to help maintain privacy, especially when reconnecting after some time.
For users running iOS 14 or later, Apple introduced an enhancement to this feature called "Wi-Fi Address Rotation" or "Rotating MAC Address." When supported and activated, this ensures that your iPhone generates new temporary MAC addresses more frequently, making it even harder for networks and trackers to identify your device based on its MAC address.
Note that some networks, especially enterprise or university setups, may require your actual MAC address for access. In such cases, turning off Private Wi-Fi Address is necessary. However, for public or unsecured networks, keeping this feature enabled is highly recommended for better security.
While iPhones don’t allow full manual MAC address changes due to system restrictions and security measures, Apple’s built-in solution strikes a balance between usability and privacy protection without requiring third-party tools or risky workarounds.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:04 What is a MAC address?
0:11 Accessing Wi-Fi settings
0:22 Enabling Private Wi-Fi Address
0:32 Using the rotating MAC feature (iOS 14+)
0:49 Summary and privacy benefits
0:57 Conclusion
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