How to Share Location from Android to iPhone [3 Free Ways]

Daisy Raines

Mar 12, 2024 • Filed to: Virtual Location Solutions • Proven solutions

iPhones and Android phones lack compatibility — and this can often be annoying. For example, if you want to share location from Android to iPhone or vice versa, it isn't as straightforward as you might expect. Thankfully, there are some ways to do it.

Google Maps, for example, is one such application that can bridge the gap between Android and iPhone — helping you share your location with just a few clicks. In addition, there are a few other methods to share location between Android and iPhone, like Apple Maps or social media platforms.

Regardless of which method you follow, it is important to safely share the location with friends or family members. Here's how to share location from Android to iPhone with different methods.

Part 1. 3 Free Ways to Share Location From Android to iPhone
Part 2. Dr. Fone Virtual Location Changer — Easiest Way to Fake Location (iOS17 Supported)

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Part 1. 3 Free Ways to Share Location From Android to iPhone

Can you share the location from Android to iPhone? Well, yes! There are three methods to share location from Android to iPhone. While some ways allow unlimited location sharing, others cater to time-bound sharing.

#1 Google Maps — Share Location From Android to iPhone or Vice Versa

Google Maps is a pre-installed Android app that can help share locations from Android to iPhone devices or vice versa. If you're an iPhone user and want to share your location, the first step is to download Google Maps from the App Store.

Open Google Maps and then select “Allow While Using App” to enable location services.
At the bottom right corner of the screen, tap the blue screen to see the current location in the app.
Tap the blue dot on the screen to view more options and then select “Share Your Location.”
You can choose to share the location for a specific period of time or “Until you turn this off.”
Tap the Message icon and type the Android contact number with whom you’d like to share the location. Finally, click “Share.”

The other person can tap the location link to view the live location on their phone. If you are wondering how to share location from iPhone to Android, you can follow the same steps mentioned above.

#2 WhatsApp — Share Location From Android to iPhone or Vice Versa

WhatsApp is another easy method to share location from Android to iPhone or vice versa. This social media platform allows sharing live locations for up to 8 hours. Here's how to share location from Android to iPhone via WhatsApp:

Open WhatsApp and then click on the name of the contact with whom you'd like to share the location.
You'll see the attachment option and then tap the “Location” button.
Select “Share Live Location” and then choose for how long you want to send the location.
WhatsApp will generate a one-time location link that you can send via message.

There are many other social media platforms like Facebook, Telegram, and Snapchat that can help you share locations with family and friends regardless of the device (iPhone or Android).

#3 Apple Maps — Share Location From iPhone to Android

There are multiple ways to share location from iPhone to Android — and one of them is via Apple Maps. Every iPhone app comes with a pre-installed Apple navigation app — so you don't have to install any third-party application for location sharing. Here's how to share location from Android to iPhone for free:

Open the Apple Maps and swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Tap the “Share My Location” option and then choose the app or contact to share the live location with.
You can even copy and paste the location link into the messaging application of your choice.

On Android devices, this link will open the Apple Maps location in the browser. You can even tap the “Directions” button to view directions in Google Maps.

Part 2. Dr. Fone Virtual Location Changer — Easiest Way to Fake Location (iOS17 Supported)

Dr. Fone — Virtual Location Changer is a great way to change the location of iOS devices. It's a 1-click location changer to teleport GPS location to anywhere in the world with a click. It's compatible with iOS17 and works with many popular location-based apps like Snapchat, Pokémon Go, etc.

With the help of this GPS location changer, you can eventually protect your privacy from being tracked by hiding your real location. Then, you can share this fake location with anyone on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Here's how to fake location via Dr. Fone:

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Step 1: To get started, download and then install Dr. Fone — Virtual Location Changer on your computer. Launch the app on the computer and then connect it to your iPhone via a USB cable or WiFi connection.

Step 2: At the top-right corner of the screen, select Teleport Mode to activate the feature. Once it's activated, click the search bar on the top-left corner and type the location where you'd like to shift virtually. Hit Enter to proceed.

activate teleport mode and type the location in the search bar

Step 3: You’ll be directed to the entered location in seconds, and the map will display the new location for confirmation. Hit Move Here to teleport to this specific location.

hit move here to change the iphone location

Step 4: The location of the smartphone will be changed to the location of your choice. Just open the smartphone and go to the maps application. Check the current location of the device to verify if it is the same as that of the computer.

location will be changed on smartphone and computer

Conclusion

As you can see from this how to share location from Android to iPhone, it's clear that the process is simple and straightforward. With so many applications and built-in features available, it's now easy and manageable to share locations from Android to iPhone and vice versa.

Whether you're sharing location via WhatsApp, Google Maps, or Apple Maps, make sure you trust the person with whom you want to share the details. If you don't want to share the real location, there are virtual location changers available.

Dr. Fone — Virtual Location Changer is a safe and reliable tool to spoof location and share with anyone — without moving or walking.

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