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A VPN provider won't protect your MAC address from being physically tracked.

• eigenvector 12y ago
  But a rooted device does.
• ShaneOG 12y ago
  IIRC iOS 8 performs MAC address randomization for just this reason.
  • macleanjr 12y ago
    This is only when searching for WiFi... once you connect the access point will know your true MAC address.
  • tekromancr 12y ago
    No, unfortunately the MAC randomization seems to be pretty ineffective. IIRC, it only happens when the phone is sleeping, and has been for several minutes. http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/26/more-details-on-how-ios-8s-mac-address-randomization-feature-works-and-when-it-doesnt/ http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/26/more-details-on-how-ios-8s-mac...