4 Easy Ways to Fake Your iPhone’s Location

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Find out how to trick your iPhone into thinking you’re somewhere else
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There are several reasons you may want to spoof your location on an iPhone. Maybe you want to trick a location-based app like Find My or Pokémon Go, or maybe you want to throw off a stalker. Your iPhone tracks your location using GPS (Location Services), cellular network connections, Wi-Fi connections, and Bluetooth connections. To spoof your GPS location, you'll need to use a computer, but it's pretty easy to do. You can also spoof your cellular and Wi-Fi connection using a VPN. Read on to learn how to spoof your location on an iPhone.

Spoof your Location on an iPhone

  1. Download 3uTools on your PC or Mac.
  2. Open 3uTools and connect your iPhone to your computer.
  3. Click Toolbox .
  4. Click Virtual Location .
  5. Search or enter the location you want to spoof.
  6. Click Modify Virtual Location .
Method 1
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Using 3uTools

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    3uTools is a free app for both Windows and Mac that allows you to spoof your location on an iPhone. This can fool location-based apps like Find My , Pokémon GO, and Life360. To download and install 3uTools:
    • Go to https://www.3u.com/ in a web browser.
    • Click the download button for Windows or Mac .
    • Open the installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  2. 2
    Open 3uTools. You can click Launch when the program finishes installing, or open it from your Start menu or Applications folder.
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  3. 3
    Connect your iPhone to your computer. Use the USB or lightning cable that came with your iPhone to connect it to a free USB port on your computer.
    • If you are using a Windows computer, you need to have both iTunes and the Apple Driver installed on your PC for 3uTools to be able to detect your iPhone.
  4. 4
    Click Toolbox . It's one of the tabs at the top of the page.
  5. 5
    Click Virtual Location . It's the option with an icon resembling a purple map marker.
  6. 6
    Search for a location. Enter the name of a city, state, country, or address in the search bar, then click the location to select it.
    • If it's not able to find the location, go to https://www.latlong.net in a web browser. Enter the location in the search bar and click Find . Copy the latitude and longitude of the location you want to spoof and paste it into the 3uTools latitude and longitude fields.
  7. 7
    Click Modify Virtual Location . This will change the GPS location on your iPhone.
    • Click Ok when it is done.
    • To change back to your actual location, just your iPhone. [1]
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Using iAnyGo

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    Download and install iAnyGo. iAnyGo is a popular app used to change the location on your iPhone. It also has features that simulate movement. It is free to download, but some features require a paid subscription. This can fool location-based apps like Find My, Pokémon GO, and Life360. To install:
  2. 2
    Launch iAnyGo. It has an icon with a purple map marker. You can open iAnyGo from the Windows Start menu or the Applications folder on Mac.
    • You may need to agree to the terms and conditions the first time you open iAnyGo.
  3. 3
    Connect your iPhone and click Next . Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB-C or lightning charging cable, then click Next .
    • If you do not have the necessary drivers installed, the app will ask you to install them.
  4. 4
    Enter the name of a location. Enter the name of a city, state, country, or address in the search bar. Alternatively, you can click a location on the map.
  5. 5
    Click Start to Modify . It's the purple button below the search bar. This changes the location on your iPhone.
    • The app recommends closing all location-based apps on your iPhone before changing your location. Make sure those apps are closed and click Continue .
  6. 6
    Move your location. iAnyGo allows you to simulate navigation, making it a good option if you want to make it look like you're moving around in the world.
    • Single-Spot movement: Click the icon that resembles two map markers in the upper-right corner, then enter the address or click the spot you want to move to. Use the slider bar in the menu to select the speed you want to move and click Start Navigation .
    • Multi-Spot Movement: Click the icon with multiple map markers in the upper-right corner. This is similar to single-spot movement but allows you to select multiple spots you can move to. Enter the addresses you want to move to in the menu to the left or click the locations on the map. Use the slider bar to select the speed and click Start Navigation .
    • Joystick Movement: Click the icon that resembles a controller D-pad to move your location using the arrows or WASD keys on your keyboard.
    • Jump Teleport: Click the icon resembling an arrow inside a circle to use jump teleport. This allows you to jump from one location to the next instantly.
  7. 7
    Click the circle-back icon to restore your actual location. It's the icon that resembles a circle with an arrow at the end. It's in the lower right corner.
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Using a Jailbroken iPhone

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    Due to Apple's security policies, no apps on the App Store can spoof your iPhone's GPS location (even if they claim to be able to). To download an app, you will need to jailbreak your iPhone .
    • Warning: Jailbreaking your iPhone will void your iPhone's warranty and put your iPhone at greater risk of security breaches, such as viruses and malware. Jailbreaking is not recommended just to spoof your location unless you know what you are doing.
    • How you jailbreak your iPhone will be different depending on your iPhone model and your iOS version. You can find various guides to jailbreak your iPhone online. Do so at your own risk.
  2. 2
    Open Cydia. Cydia is the unofficial app store that gets installed when you jailbreak your iPhone.
  3. 3
    Download and install Location Faker. Tap the magnifying glass icon and search for "Location Faker," then tap the option to install it.
  4. 4
    Open the Location Faker app and enable it. Tap Location Faker to open it, then tap the toggle switch.
  5. 5
    Enter the latitude and longitude of the location you want to spoof. If you don't know the longitude and latitude of the location you want to spoof, you can find it using https://www.latlong.net/ .
  6. 6
    Tap Apply . This will apply the spoofed location to your phone's GPS.
    • To stop spoofing and return to your normal location, open the Location Faker app and tap the toggle switch to disable it.
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Using a VPN

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    There are many VPN services (free and paid) you can download from the App Store . These include NordVPN, ProtonVPN, Express VPN, Hotspot Shield, Surfshark, and more.
    • Using a VPN will spoof your IP address location and make it appear as if you are connected to a server in another location. However, it will not spoof your GPS (Location Services) location, so you can't use this method to trick apps that use Location Services. However, you may be able to gain access to apps that are banned in your area or apps and services that have geo-restrictions.
    • Some apps (particularly sports broadcast apps) may use GPS and your internet connection to check your location and make sure you are not in a blacked-out region. In these cases, you may need to use a VPN and spoof your GPS location.
  2. 2
    Open the VPN app and sign up for an account. Most VPN services require you to sign up for an account. If prompted, follow the prompts to create an account with the app.
  3. 3
    Select a server location. Most VPN apps have an option that allows you to select the location of the server you want to connect to. Use this feature to select a server outside your current location.
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    Tap the button to start the VPN. This will filter all your internet data through a server in the location of your choice.
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