MAC-Media Access Control is a unique identifier of the network interface of your Xiaomi smartphone, which is assigned during the production stage. It's needed to identify a device on a local area network, connect to secure Wi-Fi points, set up routers or solve connection problems. IP-address that may change, MAC-The address remains constant (unless it is modified by software).
In this article you will find all the relevant ways to find out MAC-Address on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — From standard settings to hidden commands for power users, we'll also look at why a few things are sometimes displayed. MAC-Addresses (wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet) and what to do if the address is not visible on the menu. MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS) and models released after 2018.
1. How to see. MAC-address via phone settings
The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in settings menu, which does not require super-user rights (root) and works even on locked devices.
Open the Settings app** (the gear icon) and do the following:
- 📱 Go to the About Phone section (in some versions) MIUI — All parameters. → The phone).
- 🔍 Scroll down to the General Information or Characteristics block».
- 🔗 Find the status (or status) and tap it.
- 📋 In the menu that opens, select MAC-Wi-Fi address (or Wi-Fi address).
This will show 12-digit code in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E). This is the physical address of your Wi-Fi module. Some devices (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5) may display a separate MAC for Bluetooth or Ethernet (if supported).
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If the settings do not have the item “State”, try to enter the request “MAC” in the search box settings – the system will find the desired section.
2. MAC-address in the Wi-Fi network information
If the previous method didn’t work (for example, on custom firmware), try to find an address through the Wi-Fi connection menu.This method is especially useful if you need to quickly copy the MAC to set up your router.
Instructions:
- Open "Settings»** → Wi-Fi.
- Tap the current network name (or click on it) ⚙️ near).
- In the window that opens, scroll down to the “Additional” or “Information” block.
- Find a line. MAC-Address (sometimes hidden under the button).
On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 12) MAC-The address can only be displayed when you're connected to the network. If you're not connected to Wi-Fi, the system will show Unavailable.
Why? MAC-address may change?
3.Use of the engineering menu (for advanced users)
If standard methods don't work, you can turn to a hidden engineering menu, which requires caution, because the wrong actions can disrupt the network.
To enter the engineering menu:
- Open the phone app**.
- Enter the code ##4636##
- In the menu that opens, select Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi information) information.
- Scroll down to the line. MAC-address.
This menu also displays other technical data: signal strength, connection speed, IP-Do not change the settings unless you are sure of their purpose!
4. How to find out. MAC-address ADB (developer)
If you need to get MAC-Software address (for example, to automate tasks), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method is suitable for users with enabled debugging on USB.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode** on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in the terminal: adb shell cat /sys/class/net/wlan0/address
For Bluetooth, use the command:
adb shell settings get global bluetooth_addressIf the command returns an unavailable or empty string, it means that your device is using MAC randomization (see spoiler in the previous section).
Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Enable the developer mode on the phone|Activate debugging by USB|Download ADB Tools (e.g. Google Platform Tools)-->
5. Viewing applications MAC-address
If you are uncomfortable with settings or ADB, you can install a third-party app.We only recommend proven utilities from Google Play to avoid data leakage.
Top.-3 viewership MAC-address:
| Annex | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Network Info II | Shows the MAC for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet. There's a history of connections. | Download |
| WiFi Analyzer | It's showing. MAC-Current network address and neighboring access points. | Download |
| DevCheck | Complete device information, including all network interfaces. | Download |
Warning: some annexes (e.g, MAC Address Changer is proposed to change MAC-This can disrupt the network or lead to a device locking on corporate networks. MIUI 12+ change MAC Software is not possible without root rights.
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Standard phone settings are the most reliable way to get MAC-Third-party applications are convenient but require access to sensitive data.
6. Why. MAC-address may not be displayed?
Sometimes users are faced with the fact that MAC-The address is not visible in the settings or displayed as Inaccessible:
- 🔄 Randomization MAC: As mentioned earlier, starting with Android 10, the system can hide the real address.
- 🛠️ Damaged network module: If the address is not displayed in any menu, there may be a hardware problem (for example, after a phone crash.
- 📱 Castom firmware: on unofficial versions MIUI or LineageOS path to MAC-It might be different. ADB ore-menu.
- 🔒 Corporate Policy Limitations: On Android Enterprise Work Phones, Access to the Internet MAC may be blocked.
If none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings: go to Settings → System → Reset → Network Reset. This will return all network settings to factory settings, but will not delete personal data.
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On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) MAC-The address can only be displayed after you first connect to Wi-Fi. Try connecting to any network and check again.
7 Security: Can I Hide or Change? MAC-address?
MAC-Address is not just an ID, but a potential vector to track your device, for example, some stores and airports use Wi-Fi scanners to collect visitor data through their devices. MAC-However, Xiaomi devices have built-in security mechanisms:
- 🔒 Randomization MAC (defaulted MIUI 12+): When connecting to a new network, a temporary address is generated.
- 📵 Scan blocking: in the developer settings, you can turn off network scanning in the background (Settings) → For developers → Wi-Fi scanning is always active).
- 🔄 Reset MAC: When resetting network settings, a new randomized address is generated.
On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS change MAC-You can't have a root address without a root address, it's a kernel-level restriction on Android. MAC (For example, to bypass public network blocking, consider using VPN Proxy servers instead of changing the hardware identifier.
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MAC randomization is not a bug, it's a privacy protection feature, and only disable it if it's required to connect to corporate networks.