However, if a network is using a MAC address based “whitelist”, to only allow devices with specific MAC addresses to connect to the network, then this method will not work… that is, unless you change your MAC address to the MAC address of a device that is allowed on the network, and is not currently connected to it the chances of which are pretty slim. Since the most common method of banning devices from networks uses MAC addresses to do this, so changing MAC addresses should usually allow you to connect to most networks. Now that you’ve successfully changed the MAC address of your Android device, you can easily connect to any networks that may have blacklisted you by your MAC address.
SEE ALSO: How to Change MAC Address on Windows 10 PCs Spoof MAC Address in Android Easily Note : I tried various MAC address changing apps for non rooted devices, but either they asked for Root access (weird), or they only supported devices using MediaTek processors.
To find the interface name for your WiFi network, you’ll have to install the “Terminal Emulator for Android” app ( free) from the Play Store.