Location Changer - Fake GPS is an app by Netlinkd in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and display over other apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v3.09
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- Improvements and fixes.
- Added Pause/Resume/Restart for multiple pins/locations.
Please read the full description for more info.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “jvr2022”.
Change your GPS location with this simple fake location app with Joystick. Prevent apps and websites from tracking your real location and protect your privacy. Test your location based apps. This app also shows detailed location information, so it can be used as a powerful location status tool. Set a pin on the map using a long press (same as Google Maps), you can also double tap to zoom in/out on the map. Will also keep working if you reboot your phone. To turn it off just tap on the Stop button (also found in the notification).
* Please read everything from this page before using the app: https://www.netlinkd.com/locationchanger/
* Please note: if the app suddenly stops working or the notification disappears after some time, it is probably because it is background restricted in your Battery settings, please make sure to whitelist it so it can run in the background and work properly. Also, if you are using Mock locations mode it is possible that some apps may detect that you are using a fake location and you may get an error message saying that they failed to detect your location, this is normal and Location Changer still works correctly but unfortunately Android can let apps know if you are using a Mock location.
* Joystick: this can be enabled from Settings - Joystick. To set the maximum speed (in km/h) go to Settings - Speed. Double tap on the Joystick and hold it down to drag it to a new preferred position.
* What is "Mock locations"? Mock locations is a hidden setting in Developer options in the Android operating system that allows a device owner to set any GPS location for testing purposes. To enable Developer options go to your device Settings - About and tap Build number 7 times. This may be different on some devices, in this case you have to search how to do it for your device. Please use caution by not changing other system settings.
* You can add multiple pins (Add more) on the map and set an interval in seconds to change the location to each pin. Please note that in Android the interval will vary significantly when you turn off your screen/the device goes into sleep mode. To clear the pins, tap on Done and then long press on the map or search for a location to set a new single pin. You can also change the pins from the location status screen (tap on where it says Multiple locations).
Enabling Drive will drive the location to the next pin instead of teleporting, based on your speed and will update based on your interval.
* Please note that this app does not change your IP address, this is not a VPN. Applications/websites that check your location based on your IP address may still detect your real location.
* Please note: to disable Mock locations on your device you will need to do it from Developer options. You normally do not need to disable it back, but some apps may not like it that you have it enabled, as they can detect this. Also, it is important to tap on the Stop button before you disable Mock locations to get your real location back.
Please note that we are not responsible in any way how users choose to use this tool. Please use this app responsibly.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
Certificate issued to “Location Changer”Not the developer's name (“Netlinkd”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Uploaded by “jvr2022”Bronze tier · 1,823 followers · uploading since 2021
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Permissions (12)
Location Changer - Fake GPS requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
Location Changer - Fake GPS APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is Location Changer - Fake GPS free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Location Changer - Fake GPS APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 89615c1a0846620f1009b5c1db429aaf.