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Perhaps because bars can also store the devices MAC address which helps identify it... (recent iOS devices use random MAC addresses by the way for improved pri
by DavideNL 6y ago
Perhaps because bars can also store the devices MAC address which helps identify it...
(recent iOS devices use random MAC addresses by the way for improved privacy in which case i think this wouldn't help/identify a device anymore.)
- netsharc 6y agoRandomized MAC addresses is a neat idea, it also helps bust through the time limits of free WiFi that only give you something like 30 minutes per day (because they use the MAC to identify if you've used up your 30 minutes).
- xaqfox 6y agoAndroid version 10 or over uses randomized MAC adresses by default, as well.
- PostPlummer 6y agoNo they don't. Just like iOS they use these randoms when scanning, NOT when connected (static IP's would otherwise not work anymore).
- ascom 6y agoiOS 14 adds actually random MAC addresses: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211227 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211227
- PostPlummer 6y agoThank you (and the other responder for the Android information too). I stand corrected.
- fuster 6y agoThe observed behavior on my Pixel is that it generates a new, random MAC whenever you connect to a new network. It reuses that MAC for that network going forward. It does not ever use the "real" MAC unless you specifically select that in the settings.
- r1ch 6y agohttps://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/wifi-mac-randomization https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/wifi-mac-ran... > In Android 10, MAC randomization is enabled by default for client mode, SoftAp, and Wi-Fi Direct. It randomizes per-SSID, so you get a random MAC per SSID you remember on your phone, this ensures privacy while not breaking DHCP / static IP etc.