WhatsApp: How to Share Fake Location for Android/iPhone?

Whether you're using an Android or an iPhone, there might come a time when you need to trick your phone into thinking you're somewhere else. While most of us rely on GPS apps for real-time location, directions, and weather updates, there are legitimate reasons to use fake locations. For instance, accessing certain features on your phone that are otherwise unavailable based on your geographical location can be a necessity.

If you're curious about how to send a fake location on WhatsApp, we have a detailed guide just for you. This guide will walk you through the steps to effortlessly change your location, allowing you to explore these features without hassle. The process is straightforward and designed to make it easy for you to navigate the intricacies of location settings, ensuring you get the most out of your device.

• Part 1. Common Scenarios to Share Fake Locations on WhatsApp
• Part 2. All You Want to Know about WhatsApp Location Function
• Part 3. Use an iOS Location Spoofer to Fake Location On iPhone WhatsApp
• Part 4. Use Location Faking App from Google Play (Android Specific)
• Part 5. Can I Find My Friend Has Faked WhatsApp Location?

Part 1. Common Scenarios to Share Fake Locations on WhatsApp

Sometimes, you might want to set up fake locations for various reasons, like fun or privacy. Here are some common scenarios for using a fake live location on WhatsApp:

You may want to keep your actual location private from friends and family or plan a surprise for loved ones. It can also be a fun way to prank your friends. Whatever your reasons for using a fake location on WhatsApp, ensure you choose a legit third-party app to do the job.

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Part 2. All You Want to Know about WhatsApp Location Function

2.1 Send Location on WhatsApp

2.1.1 Merits & Demerits

Sending locations on WhatsApp is straightforward and offers several benefits. It helps you find someone in a specific area and is invaluable in emergencies, allowing you to share your location with loved ones for safety. However, sharing your location can pose risks if the information reaches the wrong hands. Additionally, using location services can drain your device's battery, leading to potential power issues. 

2.1.2 How To Send Location on WhatsApp?

As you've learned some essential merits and demerits about sharing locations on WhatsApp, provided below is a comprehensive step-by-step guide. Look through the steps to know more about the easy way of sharing live location with your loved ones:

1. Open WhatsApp and enter the chat where you want to send your location.
2. Tap the "Attachment" (paperclip) or "+" icon.
3. Select "Location" from the menu.
4. You'll see your current location; use the "Search" bar to find a specific location if needed.
5. Tap on the desired location from the search results to send it to your contact.

2.2. Pin a Location in WhatsApp Location Service

2.2.1 Merits & Demerits

The live location sharing feature in WhatsApp is introduced to give your close ones an idea of your location even when you are constantly moving. The biggest merit of this feature is that it allows the users to track the person's location long after it was shared.

But sometimes, the user shares the live location even when they want to share a fake location on WhatsApp. This really ruins your plan if you are planning to give someone a surprise or doing something special for them.

2.2.2 How to Pin a Location in WhatsApp

The live location feature is entirely optional, and it depends on whether you want to use it. The process to pin a location is pretty simple. If you want to send a fake location on WhatsApp, then you might need some help. But it is easy to pin your live location.

1. Launch WhatsApp on your phone and open the chat with the person you want to send your location.

2. Select the icon that looks like a paperclip and choose the Location option.

3. There you will see the "Share Live Location" option and then continue. The GPS will automatically pin down your current location, and you will get an option to select the duration for which you want to share the location.

Specify the period and continue you begin the sharing.

And that’s how you pin a location. If at some point, you decide that you don’t want to share your location, then you can stop it manually.

Part 3. Use a Location Spoofer to Fake Location On both Android and iPhone WhatsApp

3.1 Fake location or Live Location on WhatsApp using Dr.Fone Location Spoofer

There are times when we want to share a fake location or send fake live location on WhatsApp with our contacts. While Android users can use a readily available fake location app, both Android and iOS users can try a dedicated tool like Dr.Fone - Virtual Location (iOS & Android). With this user-friendly application, you can change your location to anywhere in the world with a single tap. You can start and stop the simulation anytime and even simulate movement between different spots, which is helpful for sharing fake live location.

There is no need to jailbreak the target iOS device to use this fake GPS WhatsApp trick. The application is a part of the Dr.Fone toolkit, which is known for its security solutions. You can use it on almost every iOS and Android device as it is compatible with new and old iPhone models. You can follow these steps to send fake locations or live location on WhatsApp using Dr.Fone – Virtual Location (iOS & Android). 

Send Fake Location with Teleport Mode

The following video shows you how to teleport your iPhone GPS location, and more tutorials can be found in the Wondershare Video Community.

Here is a video for you to learn how to teleport your iPhone GPS location:

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Step 1: Launch the Virtual Location app

To start with, launch the Dr.Fone toolkit on your computer and launch the “Virtual Location” feature from its home. Connect your iPhone to the computer using an authentic lightning cable and click on the “Get Started” button.

Step 2: Look for any location of your choice

A map-like interface would be launched on the screen with dedicated options at the top-right corner. Just click on the teleport feature, which is the first option here.

Now, you can go to the search bar and look for any location (address, city, state, coordinates, etc.) you want to switch to.

Step 3: Share fake location on WhatsApp

To change your location, move the pin as per your requirements, and click on the “Move Here” button to mock your location.

This will display the changed location of your device on the interface, and you can stop the simulation whenever you want.

You can also open any app on your iPhone and see the new location on the interface. Just go to WhatsApp now and send the fake location on WhatsApp to your friends.

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Send Fake Live Location with One-Stop Route/Multi-Stop Route

You already know how to send fake locations on WhatsApp via teleport mode, you can show your friends or family like you are moving in real life with the help of the One-Stop/Multi-Stop Route feature of Wondershare Dr.Fone – Virtual Location. Follow the instructions provided below to fake live location on WhatsApp:

Step 1: Activate the "One-Stop Route" or "Multi-Stop Route" feature from the top right side of the screen and set the points on the screen in which you want to show your movement on WhatsApp.

Step 2: Afterward, select the trip type, number of rounds, and speed according to your requirements and press the “Start Moving” button to initiate the multi-stop route feature.

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Dr. Fone App-Change Location (Android)

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With Dr.Fone App, you can easily control your online presence by adjusting your GPS location with just a click. It supports various social apps, making it simple to manage and view saved locations anytime. This convenience opens up a world of possibilities, letting you explore new places virtually while keeping your privacy intact. With just one click, you can transport your GPS coordinates anywhere in the world. Seamlessly fake your location on social apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and even on dating platforms like Hinge and Meetme to meet new friends. Explore the benefits of Dr.Fone App today and take control of your location settings effortlessly!

3.2 Fake location on WhatsApp using iTools location spoofer

Unfortunately, faking your WhatsApp location on iPhone is not as easy as you think. You can't just download an app that will help you to fake WhatsApp live location. Instead, you will have to use a computer program for this. There is a special tool designed by ThinkSky called iTools. It will allow the users to pick any location and trick your iPhone apps into believing that you are actually at that location.

Users don't even have to jailbreak their devices to do this. The steps you need to follow to send fake location WhatsApp are given below:

Step 1: Install the iTools software on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer. Once the app is installed, launch it and tap on the Virtual Location option from the home interface.

Step 2: Enter the fake location in the search box and let the software detect the location. The marker will automatically land on the map. Tap on the "Move Here" option on the screen, and your iPhone location will instantly move to that particular location.

Step 3: Now, launch the WhatsApp app and click on the Share Location option. The app will show the new fake location, and you can share it with anyone you want.

To get your real location back, you will have to reboot your iPhone. But you can only do this only 3 times for free. Also, this trick works on any iPhone running on iOS 12 and older.

Part 4. Use Location Faking App from Google Play (Android Specific)

4.1. How to Select a Good App to Fake Location?

The main purpose of using third-party apps to fake locations on WhatsApp is to triangulate your current position. That is why the most important thing in a good GPS faking app is accuracy. If you browse the Google Play Store, you will find unlimited applications that can serve this purpose. But don’t always go for the first choice. Look for features in the app you want such as:

• Location spoofing
• Accurate location up to 20 meters
• Navigate through the map easily
• Fool anyone with your location

You can use Fake GPS Location (or any other app you see proper) to help fake WhatsApp locations on Android. You can also use any other app considered suitable. The operations are just similar.

4.2. How to Fake Your Location?

You will be glad to know that it is not that hard to fake live location for WhatsApp if you are using the right application. Here, we will explore using the Fake GPS Location app to share a fake location.

Step 1: Open Settings > Privacy > Location Services and turn the setting on. Also, make sure that WhatsApp has access to your GPS location and install the app on your Android phone from the Play Store.

Step 2: Go to the Settings and open "About Phone" info. Find the Build number and tap on 7 times to access the Developer Settings. From developer options, enable the "Allow Mock Locations" option.

Step 3: Now, open the app and search the location that you want to send. Once you have decided which location you want to share, click on the Set Location option.

Step 4: Now, open WhatsApp and click on the Share location option. Choose the option whether you want to send your current location or you want to share your Live Location and press send.

If you have shared the fake live location, remember to change it after 15 or 30 minutes.

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Part 5. Can I Find My Friend Has Faked WhatsApp Location?

Some people often wonder if they share fake locations on WhatsApp, then there is a slight chance that their friends do the same with them. But it is a simple trick to figure out if someone has sent a fake location to you.

It is pretty simple, and if someone has sent you a fake location, you will see a red pin dropped on the location with the address text. However, there will be no text address if the location that is shared is original. And that’s how you identify that someone has shared a fake location.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, now you know how to fake GPS on WhatsApp & how to identify the fake location. So, if you are planning to have some fun with a fake location, then you know what to do. Try Dr.Fone - Virtual Location today and explore a world of possibilities! Let us know if someone was able to recognize that you shared a fake location. It is a useful feature undoubtedly, don’t forget to share it with people who need it.

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