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[Easy Guide] How to Send and Fake Live Location on Facebook Messenger
Feb 11, 2025 • Filed to: Virtual Location Solutions • Proven solutions
Do you want to learn how to fake a live location on Messenger? Here's the perfect learning spot. These days, many situations can compel you to spoof location on Facebook Messenger. But as simple as it sounds, you might need to invest in a costly VPN. Facebook requests permission to track your actual GPS location when installing the app or creating an account. But fret not because you don't even need a VPN service to change your Facebook location. This post will show you several shortcuts on how to send a fake location on Messenger.
Part 1: The Benefits of Changing Location on Facebook Messenger
There are numerous reasons to learn how to send fake locations on Messenger, just as initially said. Here are some of them:
- Business awareness
Sometimes, you might want your customers to believe that your products or offices are in a specific location. In that case, spoofing your live location on Messenger is a great idea.
- Prank friends and have fun
There's nothing wrong with fooling your Facebook friends about your location. You can show them that you're in a unique spot when you're just around them.
- Hide identity
Your online security is paramount. And one way to protect yourself from online sniffers is by spoofing live locations on Facebook Messenger.
- Make new friends
Often, Facebook will tailor its friend suggestions to people close to your proximity, thanks to the "Nearby Friends" feature. But you can start getting new and refreshing tips from people in your new location.
Part 2: How to Change Location on Facebook Messenger
After learning some reasons to fake location on Messenger, let's now know how to do that with easy steps. You don't need third-party help to mock live locations on Messenger on Android or iPhone. That's because the app boasts its inbuilt location feature. Follow me:
Step 1. Open Facebook Messenger and launch the conversation with which you want to share the fake location.
Step 2. Click the "four dots" at the bottom-left corner and tap Location.
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Step 3. Now tap Allow Location and choose a new location on the world map that appears.
Step 4. After choosing a location, tap Send Location to share it with your selected friend. It's that easy!
Part 3. FAQ: What People Also Ask about Facebook Location Services
1. Why is my Facebook Messenger location wrong?
The issue of the wrong Facebook location is commonplace these days. Fortunately, it's nothing complicated as it's mainly about the incorrect GPS settings on your phone. So, go ahead and enable GPS tracking on your device.
Open Settings > Privacy > Location Services for iPhone users and then enable Location Services. On the other hand, Android users should click Settings > Security and Location > Locations > and enable Use Locations.
3. How can I hide my location on Facebook?
As said earlier, the reason why Facebook gives the wrong location is because of disabled location settings. It's the reverse! So, use this Settings feature to hide your actual location on Facebook.
Conclusion
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