Let’s Have Fun, Fake Location on Google Maps!

Google map is a great application. Believe me, I would not be able to drive and reach anywhere without this genius buddy of mine. It walks me through the roads and streets as a father walks a child by holding his hand. Also, my friends and family can see me on the map when I share my location with them, but sometimes I want to fake google maps.

Come on! There are tjdddimes when I do not want to be located this easily. Let other reasons rest, but how about pulling a prank with my friends this April's fool day? Yes, this time, I am going to share fake location on google maps. Let’s see how it turns out.

Part 1: How Do I Fake Location on Google Maps?

You may think I should be turning off the location setting and wifi services to show fake locations on google maps. Well, I tried this, but it did not work, unfortunately. Google Maps can still track me. This is because Google Maps can use the signal strength of cell towers around me to guess my location, and believe me, this guess is usually very accurate. Also, the IP of the phone can be used.

So, now I have discovered a better way to fake location on Google map. AnyTo app by iMyFone is a great way to have my way and deal with the task. After updating, now it can support changing location on Android 14 & iOS 17! I routinely use iMyFone AnyTo to a fake location in many circumstances, and I have not failed a single time so far. Touch Wood!

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Key Features:

• Share any location on iMessage, Snapmap, Life360, and any location based app in the world as you want.
• Fake location on Google maps with just 3 clicks.
• Help protect your privacy and trick your friends by spoofing your location on Google maps.
• Support both Android and Apple devices.

Steps to use Anyto

Here I will explain how I use iMyFone AnyTo to fake google maps location on my phone. I would suggest using this fantastic app this April fools day.

Step 1: Download the AnyTo app for free on your phone (iPhone or Android). Once the download is complete, open iMyFone AnyTo to start your free unlimited trial.

Step 2: Click the AnyTo icon, open AnyTo app. Follow the instructions in the software to complete the basic settings before changing the location.

Step 3: Select the location you want to change, choose the mode you need, then click the Move button. Your location will be changed within seconds.

Now, your friends and family can see your fake location on Google maps. Voila! This is the time to trick them.

When you want to change your location back to the real one, you will have to restart your device.

Part 2: Hot FAQs

1.How Do I Share Location on Google Maps?

• Start Google Maps on your iPhone or Android.
• Tap on your profile avatar, and in the menu, click Location sharing. If you are already sharing your location, you will tap New share.
• Now select the contact you want to share your location with and also how long you will share.
• Click Share.

2. Why doesn't Google Maps show my location?

There may be several reasons why Google Maps is not showing your location.

1. If you are using the browser on your computer, your location is fetched from your service provider or the wifi data. In this case, the guess may not be accurate for specific technical reasons.
2. Location information cannot be collected by browsers like Firefox, Chrome or Explorer, and Safari and, therefore, by Google Map. You need to provide it manually.
3. On your Android or Apple phone, if the internet is on, Google maps might use the internet data to speed up the process instead of fetching GPS from the satellite. This guess again may not be very accurate because of proxies etc.

Conclusion

Google maps is an excellent application for navigation and location services. But there are times when just fake location on Google maps to trick our friends or protect our privacy. If you want to do this, iMyFone AnyTo is highly recommended.