In Android P, Google rolled out a developer option to enable MAC address randomization, but it was turned off by default. With the first beta of Android Q, the option became the default, but we hadn't taken the time to look at it before, so let's do so now.
A MAC address is your device's unique identifier and can be used to track it on WiFi networks. Say there are various municipal hotspots across your city; your movement can technically be tracked by just monitoring when and where your device scans for these networks.
Read MoreAndroid Q randomizes MAC addresses by default, with per-network customization was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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