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In today’s digital age, location-based services are integral to many apps and functionalities on our smartphones. However, there are times when you might want or need to fake your location for various reasons such as privacy, accessing region-specific content, or testing apps. After the youtube free premium hack and tinder ‘who has liked you’ hack, now is the time for location hack! FakeGPS is a popular app that allows you to do just that. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use FakeGPS to spoof your location:
Step 1: Install FakeGPS App
Download the App: Head to the Google Play Store and search for “FakeGPS“. Download and install the app developed by Lexa.
Permissions: Ensure you grant the necessary permissions the app requests to function properly.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options
Access Developer Options: Go to your device’s Settings, then About Phone, and tap on Build Number seven times until you see a message that says “You are now a developer!”.
Enable Developer Options: Go back to Settings, locate Developer Options (usually under System), and open it.
Step 3: Set Mock Location App
Select Mock Location App: Within the Developer Options, find the setting for Select mock location app.
Choose FakeGPS: Tap on it and select FakeGPS from the list of apps.
Step 4: Configure FakeGPS
Open FakeGPS: Launch the FakeGPS app on your device.
Set Your Desired Location: Use the map interface to navigate to the location you want to spoof. You can search for the location or drag and zoom on the map.
Activate the Fake Location: Tap the play button (usually a green button) to start the location spoofing. You might need to allow additional permissions if prompted.
Step 5: Verify and Use
Check Your Location: Open any location-based app (like Google Maps) to verify if your location has changed to the one you selected in FakeGPS.
Use Your Apps: Now you can use any app on your phone, and it will believe you are at the fake location you set.
WhatsApp Support
FakeGPS works by overriding the actual GPS location data on your smartphone with a location of your choice. When you use FakeGPS to set a fake location, it sends this information to your phone’s operating system, making any app on your phone, including WhatsApp, believe that you are at the spoofed location. When you share your location on WhatsApp while FakeGPS is active, WhatsApp retrieves the fake location data provided by FakeGPS instead of your real location. As a result, the location you share with your contacts on WhatsApp will be the one you selected in the FakeGPS app, allowing you to control and manipulate your reported location seamlessly.
Additional Tips
Turn Off Location Services: Sometimes turning off high accuracy GPS mode and using only device sensors can help improve the spoofing reliability.
Stay Updated: Keep the FakeGPS app updated to avoid any issues with functionality, as app developers often release patches for improved performance and compatibility.
Be Cautious: Use location spoofing responsibly. Some apps have terms of service that may be violated by spoofing your location, which could lead to your account being banned.
By following these steps, you can easily spoof your location using FakeGPS. Whether for testing, privacy, or accessing geo-restricted content, FakeGPS offers a straightforward and effective way to control your smartphone’s location settings.
For a step-by-step visual guide on using FakeGPS to spoof your location, check out our video tutorial. It covers everything from installation to setting your fake location and verifying it.
PS: Do not use it for illegal purpose. In case of a legal case, the real location can be traced to your existing location.
