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Fake GPS Without Mock Location - Marshmallow

I had been using Fake GPS apps for years on my old reliable Galaxy Nexus without enabling mock locations by moving the app into system/app or priv-app. I finally updated to a Nexus 6 with Android 6, but I can't seem to get any Fake GPS apps to work without mock locations enabled. Can anyone suggest how to get this to work? I have done a lot of searching, but I haven't been able to find anything that works.
Thanks in advance!

otaku91 said:
I had been using Fake GPS apps for years on my old reliable Galaxy Nexus without enabling mock locations by moving the app into system/app or priv-app. I finally updated to a Nexus 6 with Android 6, but I can't seem to get any Fake GPS apps to work without mock locations enabled. Can anyone suggest how to get this to work? I have done a lot of searching, but I haven't been able to find anything that works.
Thanks in advance!
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I'm in the same exact position... did this for years successfully. Now on Marshmallow and can't seem to get it working. My guess is that a deodexed ROM or just a deodexed version of the app would allow it to be moved. Maybe not though.
Ever figure this out?

How to spoof Google Maps Location Sharing? (fake gps apps don't work)

Greetings.
I'm trying to spoof Google Maps location sharing into showing a fake GPS position to the other party. I tried several fake GPS apps, and while they are running Google Maps shows the spoofed location, however - Location Sharing stops sharing and is frozen on the last (real) location that was shared before the spoofing started.
I'm open to any ideas how to achieve this.
Thanks.

ThrowFarAway39 said:
I'm open to any ideas how to achieve this.
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I don't know if there is a better answer but maybe you can try a mock gps location app that constantly changes its location (with concomitant altitude changes) every few seconds?
The free gsf free google free ad free highly rated mock gps location app I use that has a setting for random motion (for example every 3 seconds it moves 30 feet from a given starting point) is Lexa (but I'm sure others exist that also will fake motion and altitude over time).
[Lexa] Fake GPS location​
All you do is enable Developer Options and then set the "Default Mock Location App" to Lexa (or to whatever fake GPS location app you chose).
Here's what Google Play says about the Lexa fake-GPS location app.
Teleport your phone to any place in the world with two clicks! This app sets up fake GPS location so every other app in your phone belives you are there!​​Has Tasker support and can be started/stopped from command line (See FAQ for details)​​+++IMPORTANT+++​Be aware that after using FakeGPS you may find your location LOCKED TO THE LAST MOCKED LOCATION EVENT AFTER UNINSTALL FakeGPS!​​It's not a bug and your GPS sensor isn't broken. There are two ways to fix this issue:​1. Install "GPS Status" from the Play, launch and get a fresh GPS fix. You may need to repeat it several times with 30 min interval.​2. Start FakeGPS, set your real location and leave it so for several hours.​You may combine these steps. The issue will disappear in one or two days - be patient.​​For ROOTED devices you can mock locations without enabling "Allow mock locations" option. To do so please use Root Explorer or other similar app and move /data/app/ru.lexa.fakegps~1.apk to /system/priv-app or to /system/app (for Android 4.3 and older). Then change apk permissions to rw-r-r and reboot your device. If you find apk in /syste/priv-app disappears after reboot it means that your devices has S-ON mode enabled and so restores /system folder aftear each reboot. Please google how to switch your device to S-OFF mode.​​If you can't find ru.lexa.fakegps.apk in /data/app you may find it at /mnt/asec/ru.lexa.fakegps/1.apk. In this case you should copy and rename it to /system/priv-app/ru.lexa.fakegps.apk.​​
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Even though I'm normally set up with my Location radios off, I like trhat this app can startup at boot and run constantly (whether my Android Location is on or off).
If any app asks for Location (such as Wi-Fi debuggers), then I let them get the fake location. But if I need the real location, I just open up the fake location app and press the "Pause" button.
When I'm done needing my real location, I just open up the fake location app and press the "Play" button to start it up again. (Of course, that jumps to the fake location, and randomly moves from there, so it's not perfect.)
There's also the FOSS ad free app named "Private Location" which seems to have a bit less functionality (but perhaps more privacy?)
F-Droid Private Location
GitHub Private Location

GalaxyA325G said:
I don't know the answer but maybe you can try a mock gps location app that constantly changes its location every few seconds?
The one I use does that I think (you can set the update period if 3 seconds and 30 feet is too fast or too slow for you, I think).
[Lexa] Fake GPS location​
Here's what it says about the app.
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U just replied to a inactive thread that's been inactive for over 2 years
And op been inactive since February 3 2019

Austinredstoner said:
U just replied to a inactive thread that's been inactive for over 2 years
And op been inactive since February 3 2019
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The others are looking for similar problems and will be able to find hints
I can suggest to use XPrivacyLua and define of fake lacation for Maps or define correct location but with predefined (meters) inaccuracy.

Just use GPS Emulator. I use it all the time.
The application icon is green with a black hat on it.

Tomek0000 said:
The others are looking for similar problems and will be able to find hints
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I agree. I feel it's better to add to an existing question than it is to create the exact same question as a separate thread. It's easier for people who search to find the answers and for others to add better or more detailed solutions.
Tomek0000 said:
I suggest XPrivacyLua
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dedq said:
Just use GPS Emulator.
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Also, sometimes an app name isn't unique, or, it has multiple locations, so I always strive to add a link to the app so that the person searching has an easier time finding the suggested solutions.
To that end, here are the three fake-gps apps with spoofing of location movement (with concomitant altitude changes) that were suggested (in the order they were suggested).
Fake GPS Location, by Lexa (free, no ads, no gsf, rating 4.6)
XPrivacyLua, by Marcel Bokhorst (free, no ads, no gsf, no rating, needs rooting)
GPS Emulator, by RosTeam (free, has ads, requires gsf, rating 4.6)
I'm not sure if I found the correct links, particularly for XPrivacyLua which seems to need rooting and which also has a lot of links that point to different aspects of the program.
XPrivacyLua on Google Play
XPrivacyLua on GitHub
XPrivacyLua on xda
XPrivacyLua on Xposed
XPrivacyLua on FairCode
If others can confirm or correct the links above, everyone else will instantly benefit who search for and find this answer.

Is there a way to make an app think it has location permission but not actually?

I recently picked up a dji osmo 3 - a stabilizer gimbal.
I do not know why, but the app demands location access. It will not allow you to use the app if you do not grant it. I even tried granting permission and then while using the app revoking permission - the app then prompts you again for location access without anyway to denying access and still use the app.
I was wondering if there's some way to make the app think it has location access? Maybe just feed it a bogus set of GPS coords?
I'm guessing there is, but I'm also guessing I need to at least be rooted, which i am not. I'm using a Note 10+ 5g with verizon, not rooted/stock rom.
I'd conside rooting the phone though if that's required.
Thanks

merkk said:
I recently picked up a dji osmo 3 - a stabilizer gimbal.
I do not know why, but the app demands location access. It will not allow you to use the app if you do not grant it. I even tried granting permission and then while using the app revoking permission - the app then prompts you again for location access without anyway to denying access and still use the app.
I was wondering if there's some way to make the app think it has location access? Maybe just feed it a bogus set of GPS coords?
I'm guessing there is, but I'm also guessing I need to at least be rooted, which i am not. I'm using a Note 10+ 5g with verizon, not rooted/stock rom.
I'd conside rooting the phone though if that's required.
Thanks
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I think you'll find that interesting.
For your original question I don't think it's possible, but check the link

merkk said:
I recently picked up a dji osmo 3 - a stabilizer gimbal.
I do not know why, but the app demands location access. It will not allow you to use the app if you do not grant it. I even tried granting permission and then while using the app revoking permission - the app then prompts you again for location access without anyway to denying access and still use the app.
I was wondering if there's some way to make the app think it has location access? Maybe just feed it a bogus set of GPS coords?
I'm guessing there is, but I'm also guessing I need to at least be rooted, which i am not. I'm using a Note 10+ 5g with verizon, not rooted/stock rom.
I'd conside rooting the phone though if that's required.
Thanks
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Yes, it is commonly used on android, it is called "mock location".
There is more than one way or more than one app/tool that can be used. To find the method/app/tool that works best for you, do a google search for:
"Setup mock location on android"
Try the different methods that you find until one of them works for you.
As for rooting your device, if you got the device from Verizon, you probably won't be able to root the device because Verizon's devices all have locked bootloaders. The only way you would be able to root is if one of the universal rooting apps or rooting programs just happens to have an exploit that works on your device, but even that is a very slim chance because those kinds of apps and programs pretty much lost their effectiveness somewhere between android Marshmallow and Oreo.
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Raiz said:
I think you'll find that interesting.
For your original question I don't think it's possible, but check the link
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I'm sorry - check which link?

merkk said:
I'm sorry - check which link?
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Idk why and how it has been removed, here it is : https://www.wired.co.uk/article/x-privacy-android-app
Usually mods leave a note when a link is forbidden, but I'll advice you to follow the more complete answer from Droidriven.
Search for "mock location for Android" on google

Raiz said:
Idk why and how it has been removed, here it is : https://www.wired.co.uk/article/x-privacy-android-app
Usually mods leave a note when a link is forbidden, but I'll advice you to follow the more complete answer from Droidriven.
Search for "mock location for Android" on google
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Thanks, i'm doing that. Although so far using mock location seems to be an all or nothing approach - meaning EVERYTHING has a fake location or everything has the real location. I just want the one dji app to have fake data. Looks like the app you linked to is what i want, although it's outdated now. And requires root, which driodriven says I may not be able to do on my phone. I'll have to look into it further.
FYI, i found a link to an updated version of xprivacy - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663 - i haven't found out yet if this new version requires the phone to be rooted...considering all it does i'd be surprised if it didn't.

merkk said:
Thanks, i'm doing that. Although so far using mock location seems to be an all or nothing approach - meaning EVERYTHING has a fake location or everything has the real location. I just want the one dji app to have fake data. Looks like the app you linked to is what i want, although it's outdated now. And requires root, which driodriven says I may not be able to do on my phone. I'll have to look into it further.
FYI, i found a link to an updated version of xprivacy - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663 - i haven't found out yet if this new version requires the phone to be rooted...considering all it does i'd be surprised if it didn't.
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I'm not sure there is a way to make it apply to individual apps separately.
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Question Restrict app access to mobile / WiFi data?

Hi,
New pixel user as of today!
On my OnePlus 7t I used to be able to prevent network access for specific apps which would stop some annoying adverts from loading for apps that didn't actually require internet access - Is this feature / setting not available for Pixel phones and/or Android 13?
Cheers!

No, that's an OxygenOS feature.

mko000 said:
No, that's an OxygenOS feature.
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Damn.. that's a shame. Thanks!

There are options of course - if you're rooted.

mko000 said:
There are options of course - if you're rooted.
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I haven't rooted for years now - I don't know if it's still the case but I used to have issues with banking apps etc back in the day.

mmotti said:
I haven't rooted for years now - I don't know if it's still the case but I used to have issues with banking apps etc back in the day.
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There are still issues with apps looking for root. Usually, there are workarounds (for now), but you have to stay on top of the required actions.

mmotti said:
Hi,
New pixel user as of today!
On my OnePlus 7t I used to be able to prevent network access for specific apps which would stop some annoying adverts from loading for apps that didn't actually require internet access - Is this feature / setting not available for Pixel phones and/or Android 13?
Cheers!
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You could use the NetGuard app for this purpose [it doesn't require root, though it will create a VPN connection].

Faking GPS with unrooted device? Huawei p30 pro

Hello, I have been trying to disguise my GPS for some time.
I have tried different apps from the PlayStore but always had the same result, that result is always the same. I get a notification:
"FAKE GPS creates a false location
Location services not available"
I have unfortunately found absolutely nothing on this subject. I always just come to the same pages that explain to me how to do what I do but so far. Without success.
Is it possible at all without root?
I found it but currently i have no access to rooted device
How to Fake your Location on Android using GPS Spoofing
If you want to fake your location on any app or game on Android, here's how you can use GPS spoofing and fake your real-time location.
www.xda-developers.com
Maybe anyone can help me
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8 wow since 2014 im here....i didt know that
Years of reading

Hmmmm not sure how huewais work, but did you pick that apps to spoof location in devoloper settings?

Arealhooman said:
Hmmmm not sure how huewais work, but did you pick that apps to spoof location in devoloper settings?
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Yeah I do but didn't work I love my p30p but I think I need a new device because Huawei block my future using:/ no bl unlock, no future for old phones