How To Fake GPS Location. In this article, you will read how to spoof location, why to spoof location and its problems, how to fake location on your Desktop, how to fake the location of Google Chrome, and how to fake the location on Android.
To spoof GPS location is not an easy task. And there are also not any in-built options in the settings of the PC or smartphone. But, it is possible to spoof location on PC and smartphone. By doing this, some apps will get affected that use your location.
Why To Spoof Location And Its Problems?
There can be many reasons to use fake locations. You can fake the location on internet browsers to hide your privacy or to change search results. You can also spoof the location in games to have access to region-specific items.
You can have many benefits from changing the location, but many problems might also arise from spoofing location. Like location-dependent apps might not work correctly like weather apps or restaurant finder apps. They will show the wrong information. When you spoof the location of your smartphone, you will not be able to navigate around using GPS maps, like Google Maps. Many game apps can also detect your fake location and can ban your account.
How To Fake GPS Location?
Here, I have discussed various ways to spoof location:
-Fake location on your laptop or desktop.
-Fake location of Google Chrome on your PC.
-Fake location on Android.
How To Fake Your Location On Your Laptop Or Desktop?
To spoof location on the desktop and laptop can be different from doing it on smartphones. You will have an internet connection on your laptop. Your location will get tracked by the browsers connected to the internet. The browser will relevant results depending on your location. To fake the location of your laptop, simply the location of the browser you are using. Read the below method to do so.
How to Fake Location of Google Chrome on your PC?
Google Chrome automatically tracks your location. This will help them to change the search results, targeted ads, and promoted content as per your location. Google Chrome can track your location using your IP address. So by changing the IP address, you can spoof your location. There are many VPNs available online. ExpressVPN or Private Internet Network are the most commonly used VPNs. These Chrome location spoofers can change your IP address. There are also many VPN extensions and add-ons. Use a VPN to manually fake location on Chrome. To do so:
1.Open Google Chrome.
2.Press the F12 key on your keyboard.
3.Devtools of Chrome will appear on the screen.
4.If there is no Console tab in the lower panel, then press the ESC key.
5.If the Console tab is present, then skip this step.
6.Click on the menu button “⋮” on the left of the Console option.
7.Select the Sensors option from the pop-up menu.
8.Click on the drop-down menu beside
9.You can select any of the pre-given locations.
10.Or, select Other and fill the Latitude, Longitude, Timezone ID and Locale boxes to spoof your required location.
11.Now, the location of the Chrome has been changed.
12.It will stay as long as you keep the Devtools open.
How to Fake Location On Android?
Download any fake GPS app from the Google Play Store to spook location on Android. ‘Fake GPS Go Location Spoofer Free’ app is recommended. It is a free app and also doesn’t require you to root your phone.
After installing the Fake GPS Go Location Spoofer Free app, follow the steps:
1.Launch the Fake GPS Go app.
2.A small prompt should appear on your screen.
3.It will ask you to enable Mock locations in the settings.
4.Tap on the Enable option.
5.Another prompt should appear on your screen.
6.Select the Developer Settings option.
7.Make sure to turn in the Developer options toggle.
8.Scroll down and locate the Select mock location app option
9.Tap on it.
10.Select the Fake GPS app from the list.
11.Open the Fake GPS app again.
12.Spoof the GPS location to your requirement.
13.Check if the spoofing is successful or not, by opening the location-based apps like Google Maps.