If you have an Android phone and use a Mac, your options are sadly limited. One I've seen others recommend is EpocCam, which supports Windows as well. I was able to get it to connect to my Android. Transfer files from your Android to Mac via Wi-Fi. AirDroid tool, for example, connects Android and Mac wirelessly to access your phone's data via browser on Mac. If you prefer connecting your Android to Mac using USB cable, then consider Android File Transfer which makes your phone appear as a drive on your Mac.
If you are a network administrator, you probably have to deal with mac addresses often. MAC address is required to identify a device on a particular network and manage its connection. Although it's similar to the device ID, but it's specifically used for network connection.
You can use it to restrict network access to specific devices, apply network rules, and even change it to spoof a different device. I am sure you can see how important it is to know your device's MAC address. Therefore, today I will show you 4 ways to find MAC address on any Android phone.
1. Find MAC address from the device information
The quickest way to find MAC address on Android is to look for it in the About device section.
Here's how to access it:
- Go to 'Settings' and tap on 'About device'.
- Here tap on 'Status' and you'll find the MAC address under the 'WiFi MAC address'
You can tap and hold on the MAC address to copy it and paste it anywhere you like.
2. Find MAC address from the WiFi settings
Alternatively, you can also find MAC address from WiFi advanced settings. Follow the below instructions:
- Access 'Settings' and tap on 'Connections' (or WiFi and networks) option.
- Now tap on 'Advanced' button at the top-right corner.
- In the Advanced settings, you'll find the MAC address at the bottom.
3. Use a dialer code to find MAC Address
If you are one of those geeky users who like using codes, then you'll surely like this option. Like many other secret Android codes, there is also a dial pad code to find MAC address on Android. Here's is what you need to do:
Open up the dial pad (the app you use for calling) and enter the code *#*#232338#*#*. A tiny window will open up to show your mac address.
Note: This trick may not work on some Android phones. For example, it doesn't work on my Samsung device.
4. Use a MAC address finder app
If you frequently need to look for the MAC address of your Android phone, then using a dedicated app might be a better option. There are many apps for this purpose, but I recommend What's my MAC address for its simplicity.
Just install and launch the app and it will show the device MAC address on the top. Additionally, it also shows SSID and BSSID (WiFi MAC address), which could also be useful in many situations. If you need to copy any of the information, just tap and hold on it.
Ending thoughts
These are all the methods I know to find MAC address on Android devices. I particularly like the first method on this list as it's easier to access and you also have the option to copy the MAC address. If you know any other ways to find MAC address on Android, let us know in the comments below.
I have a HTC phone need to be rooted, I've done a search on Google but I haven't seen any instructions on how to do so on a Mac OS X, so I just ask for help. Could someone please point me in the right direction? Thanks! – Doug
You will hardly find the content over the internet about android root tool for mac, even the most popular root tool – Kingo can only support on Windows OS. But now with our new methods, it is very easy to root android devices with/without Mac OS X.
Part 1. Root Android Device on Mac
Option 1. Cydia Impactor
Cydia Impactor is a GUI tool for working with Android running Mac OS X. Its key feature is an end-to-end exploit of Android 'Master Key' vulnerability, allowing mac android users to obtain root access on tons of Android devices including Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Huawei etc. android phones & tablets.
– Download Cydia Impactor to your Mac computer.
– Extract the file package and run Cydia Impactor.
– Enable USB Debugging on your Android device.
– Plug android device into Mac via USB cable.
– Select '# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su' in the dropdown menu and click 'Start'.
– Wait for a couple of minutes for the rooting process.
– Once done, download and install SuperSu to access your Android.
Note: Cydia impactor has been reported not compatible with three Android versions: HTC One on 4.2.2, Motorola Atrix 4D on 4.1.1, and Huawei Ascend Mate on 4.1, but it won't harm the devices.
Option 2. Unrevoked
Some of root tools not working with all Android devices, like Unrevoked. But Unrevoked is a great one-click rooting tool which specially designed to root HTC devices, including HTC EVO 4G, HTC Hero, HTC wildfire, HTC Aira, HTC Desire, HTC Droid Incredible.
– Download and install the Unrevoked.
– Plug in your android phone to Mac.
– Be sure to enable USB debugging on your device.
– Open the Unrevoked rooting program.
– The root tool will start the rooting process once it detects your device.
– You phone will reboot when the program finishes.
– That's it, enjoy your newly rooted HTC.
Part 2. Root Android Devices without Computer
Screen grab macbook pro. If by any chance that you failed to root android devices with Mac, read on, here we also conclude some useful root tools to help you root android devices without Mac.
1. Universal AndRoot: It lets you root android devices without using a computer. This tool should work with most older android devices and firmware versions. If you have a phone/tablet with old android version, Universal AndRoot may be the best rooting tool for you.
2. V Root: This app is one of the best root application to root android device without any risk of hard brick. With it, you can easily root wide range of android phones and tablets without computer/laptop PC.
Using An Android Phone With A Macbook
3. Towelroot: It is designed to root android smartphones like Galaxy S5, AT&T GS5, Nexus 5, GS4, Note 3, HTC One and many other latest android mobile devices without the need of computer.
Connect Samsung Phone To Macbook
4. Easy rooting toolkit: It is one of the most working app which developed by DooMLoRD. If you failed to root android with the tools mentioned above, the easy rooting toolkit may bring you some luck.
Notes & Tips:
– Before rooting an android on your Mac, make sure you backed up all your data.
– Make sure that your phone/tablet is charged at least 90%, in case that the root be interrupted in the middle of process.
– Be sure that your computer is set up with anti-virus and firewalls, the cable with the specific drivers must be ready.
– Lost important info on your device during root process? Relax, you can use Jihosoft Android Data Recovery for Mac to get them back.
– If you are Windows users who need to root android, the article – How to Root Android Your Devices may help.
– Let us know if you had any issues with 'root android mac'. Feel free to shoot any questions below, any feedback is welcomed here.
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