This wikiHow teaches you how to find the MAC address on your Android phone or tablet. A MAC address (short for "Media Access Control") is a type of identification code assigned to devices connected to a network. By knowing the MAC address of the device, you can diagnose network problems that occur.
Step
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Step 1. Open the device settings menu or “Settings”
You can swipe down from the top of the screen and touch
or select the icon
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from the list of phone apps.
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Step 2. Touch About Phone
This option is at the bottom of the settings menu. If you are using an Android tablet, this option is labeled “ About Tablet ”.
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Step 3. Touch Status
It's at the top of the screen.
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Step 4. Scroll down and look for the “Wi-Fi MAC address” segment
This segment is in the middle of the page.