How to Fake a GPS Location on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to fake your location on an Android using the Fake GPS Location app.

Part 1
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Installing Fake GPS

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    Open the Play Store. It’s the white icon with a multicolored triangle, labeled “Play Store.” You should see it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
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    Type fake GPS location into the search box. A list of search results will appear.
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    Tap Fake GPS Location in the search results. That’s the name of the app. This opens the app’s home page.
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    Tap INSTALL. A security pop-up will appear.
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    Tap ACCEPT. Fake GPS Location will now install. When the installation is complete, you should see a new icon on your home screen called “Fake GPS.”
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Enabling Developer Options

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    Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the
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    icon on your home screen or in the app drawer.
    • Some versions of Android may have a wrench icon instead of a gear.
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    Scroll down and tap About Device.
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    Scroll down and tap Build number 7 times. After the 7th tap, you should see a message that says “You are now a developer.”
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Part 3
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Setting Up Fake GPS

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    Enable GPS on your Android. The steps are different depending on your device, but you can usually do this by dragging down the notification bar from the top of the screen, then tapping GPS or Location.
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    Open Fake GPS. The icon will be on your home screen or in the app drawer, depending on your settings. It looks like a yellow cell phone with a smiley face.
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    Tap OPEN SETTINGS. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will open a window called Developer options.
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    Slide the switch at the top of the screen to the On position. The switch will turn blue, and a pop-up will appear.
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    Tap OK.
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    Scroll down and check the box next to “Allow mock locations.” This will allow Fake GPS to mimic a different location.
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    Return to the Fake GPS app.
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    Tap the magnifying glass. It’s above the map at the top of the screen.
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    Type a location into the search box.
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    Press the ↵ Enter or search key on the keyboard. The map will now show the location you entered marked with a pushpin.
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    Tap the play button to start faking your location. It’s the green button with a triangle at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Now, when you visit websites that track your location, you’ll look like your located in the location you selected.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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