Can I change my location on iOS/Android devices? How can I customize the route without walking when playing AR games? Below is a guide to changing your location on iOS and Android devices using AnyTo PC version.
- 0:12 Teleport Location with Teleport Mode
- 1:09 Simulate GPS Movement with Two-spot Mode
- 1:46 Simulate GPS Movement with Multi-spot Mode
Preparation
1 Launch & Activate AnyTo
Install and launch iMyFone AnyTo on your computer. Click Get Started.
2 Connect Diveces to PC
For iOS
First connection: Connect your iOS device to the computer via USB cable. Next, unlock the device. Tap Trust on your iPhone when it asks you to Trust This Computer. Enter the screen passcode again to complete this process.
Second connection: After successfully connecting the device via USB cable for the first time, you can directly choose to connect your iOS device to the computer under the same WiFi network next time.
Note
- The iOS device and the computer should be connected to the same WiFi.
- Always keep your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch screen on when connecting to WiFi. (how to keep iOS screen always on)
For Android
You can choose USB connection or Wifi connection.
- USB connection: Connect your Android device to the computer via a USB data cable to select the USB connection.
- WiFi connection: Make sure the Android device and computer are connected to the same WiFi network, then you can choose WiFi connection.
After choosing the device, please open USB debugging according to the guide in the program.
Ensure that the mobile phone's USB connection mode is Media Transfer Protocol (for LG mobile phones, it should be set as Picture Transfer Protocol). The steps to set USB connection mode maybe different among different phone brands. Generally speaking, you can fall out of the notification bar, and then find the USB connection mode option.
Then, tap 7 times Build Number (or "System versions") to open the developer mode, and then enter Developer option, find and open USB debugging (Some Android phones will also need to turn on "Allow to install apps via USB").
Confirm Allow USB debugging on your mobile phone.
If the popup is not shown on your device, click Show Again and you can see it.
Mode Selection
Once the device connects, you'll reach the mode selection screen. Choose the mode you need.
1 For iOS: Mode Selection
Universal Mode
Click the Universal mode entry to enter Universal mode. When the map starts loading, it means you have entered this mode!
Note
Universal mode works with most location-based apps, such as social apps and AR games. Social apps include Google Maps, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
Special Game Mode
Check the disclaimer and click the Special Game Mode entry to enter the game mode.
Note
Special Game mode supports most LBS games, such as Pokemon GO and Monster Hunter Now.
In this mode, you can choose Bluetooth or USB/WiFi connection method.
Method 1: Bluetooth connection
AnyTo's unique Bluetooth connection method is safer and allows you to change location directly in the official version of the game without installing the cracked version of the game. It is suitable for most LBS games. This connection method is applicable to the official version of Pokemon Go and MHN, and also supports game peripherals such as PG Plus.
Note
Do not disconnect the Bluetooth connection during use.
Click the Bluetooth option to begin the connection.
To modify the location at a long distance (>20km), you need to complete the DNS configuration process first.
Restart the device: Restart the device before Bluetooth connection to ensure the phone’s location is set to the real position. If you’re sure the phone’s location is already accurate, you can choose to skip this step.
DNS Configuration:
Scan the QR code with your iPhone to install iGoHotspot (use the latest version iGoHotSpot V1.2.0).
(First-time use) Open the app > [Me] > [Feedback] > Enter the keyword "iGo" and your email address, then submit.
Open the app > [Me] > [Toolbox] > Turn on the DNS switch.
Go to [Settings] > [General] > [VPN & Device Management] > [DNS] > Select iGoHotspot.
[Privacy & Security] > Turn off [Location Services] > Wait 3 seconds, then turn it back on.
[Location Services] > [iGoHotspot] > Set [Always] to allow location access.
Notes:
For subsequent use, simply open iGoHotspot, turn on the DNS switch, and refresh location services.
Make sure not to disconnect Bluetooth or DNS during use, and keep iGoHotspot running in the background.
Configuring DNS may affect Apple services, so you can turn off DNS after use.
How to Bluetooth pair an ios device with a computer?
Method 2: USB/WIFI connection
Choose USB or WiFi connection, which only supports customized PoGo games. After entering the map, follow the instructions to install the latest customized game version via PoGo Assistant for easier connection.
Make sure not to disconnect the USB or WiFi during use.
Click the USB/WiFi option to begin the connection.
Once the connection is successful, the map will begin loading. After it fully loads, you will see your location on the map.
2 For Android: Mode Selection
Universal Mode
Click the Universal mode entry to enter Universal mode. When the map starts loading, it means you have entered this mode!
Note
Universal Mode can work with most location-based apps, such as Google Map, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
Click Universal Mode entrance into the universal mode.
Wait a moment, the program will installed GPS Assistant on your mobile phones. (GPS Assistant will not appear on the mobile phone under Android 10. It doesn't need to manually start or operate at any time. Just keep on the phone.)
After the installation is completed, find Select mock location app in Developer Options, and select GPS Assistant.
Specific Game Mode
Note
This mode supports Pokémon Go/Monster Hunter Now and Dragon Quest Walk).
Check the disclaimer, select a specific game (the default is Pokémon Go), and click the Specific Game Mode selection option to enter the game mode.
Note
Gaming mode is not always available. When the server is being maintained or updated, users will see a text prompt, and unable to enter Gaming mode. In this case, please wait for a few minutes to several hours, to see it again.
Then the program will start the loading process and provide the progress bar. At this time, please wait for a moment. Some mobile phones need to confirm and give some permissions, so please keep a close watch on your mobile phone.
After the loading is completed, if you see a popup You're All Set! , you may need to login to your game account on your phone. Generally, the popup only appears when you start the game for the first time. And it will disappear automatically when you sign in with your account and enter the map.
Why can't I see any of the items in game when I encountered into a map?
Then you're good to go! For your convenience, please keep these permission Settings for next time.
Location Changing
1 Teleport Mode
Step 1. Select a Destination on the Map
Choose Teleport Mode at the upper right corner. Now you can zoom in and out the map by scrolling the mouse, and select a destination. Or you can enter the address/GPS coordinates at the upper left corner to search your destination, for example, Vancouver.
Step 2. Change GPS Location with 1-Click
As you select a destination, the sidebar will pop up. It shows you the destination information including the place name, coordinates, and the distance. Click Move.
Your location will be changed to Vancouver immediately. The all location-based applications onyour iPhone will be changed to Vancouver as well.
Note
If you want to recover your location, you can just restart your iOS device to acquire the real location.
2 Jump Teleport Mode
Step 1. Choose Jump Teleport Mode
If you want to customize the jumping teleport route, you can select Jump Teleport Mode.
Step 2. Plan Your Jump Teleport Route
Select different jumping teleport spots one by one on the map that you want to pass by. Or enter address/GPS coordinates to set the spots.
After selecting a route, click Move to jump to the next point, and you can switch between the previous point and the next point at will.
If you want to end the route, skip to the last point and click End.
Also, you can tick Auto-jump after cooldown before starting the route, and the checked route will automatically jump to the next point based on the cooldown timer until the route is completed.
As it moves on the map, the GPS on your iOS devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.
3 Two-spot Mode
Step 1. Choose Two-spot Mode
If you want to customize a route, you can select Two-spot Mode at the upper right corner.
Step 2. Plan Two-spot Route
Pinpoint a location on the map as your destination. You can also choose a destination by entering the address or coordinate in the Search box. The chosen destination will be added in the sidebar. You can see the place names and the coordinates of your current location and the destination.
You can now set up the number of times for the virtual route to move back and forth between the two places. Drag the Speed bar to customize your moving speed.
When it is all set up, click Move to start simulating the movement. You can see the distance and time change as it moves.
As it moves on the map, the GPS on your iOS devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.
4 Multi-spot Mode
Step 1. Choose Multi-spot Mode
If you want to plan a route with multiple spots, you can select Multi-spot Mode at the upper right corner.
Step 2. Plan Your Multi-spot Route
Select different spots one by one on the map that you want to pass by. Or enter address/GPS coordinates to set the spots.
Set the number of round trip times by entering the number. And set the speed by dragging the Speed bar. After the Times and Speed are set up, click Move to start the journey.
The default mode is Straight Line Mode, which means the route will be traveled in a straight line. You can also switch to Navigation Mode, where the route will be planned based on your set speed. For example, if you set walking speed, the route will be planned for walking.
Note
In order to avoid the game developers thinking that you are spoofing location, you'd better to choose the destinations along the specific roads.
5 GPS Joystick Mode
Step 1. Choose Joystick Mode
If you want to mock your GPS location with joystick, you can select Joystick Mode at the upper right corner. One click to Move automatically.
Step 2. Set the Direction
Set 360-degree directions. Move forward or reverse by clicking the Direction button. You can change the directions in real-time marching. Or you can use keys W, A,S, D, or keys Up, Down, Left, Right to control GPS spot movement.
Special Features
1 Circle Route
Under Multi-spot mode, when the starting point and the end point are nearby, the program will automatically ask if you need to create a circle route. Click Yes, it will align the starting point and the end point; click No, the end point will keep the exact coordinates.
2 Realistic Mode
Check Realistic Mode, and then moving speed will randomly vary in the upper or lower 30% of selected speed range. The speed varies every 5 seconds.
3 Returns or Loops
When the times are greater than 1, the user can choose to return original road (from start to finish, and then return), or loop (from start to finish, from start to finish again) in the form of a repeat this route.
4 Collect Spots and Routes
When using Teleport Mode and searching for a new spot, you can click on the Star icon to collect this spot. Turn on the Star button in the lower right corner to display your favorite spots on the map.
When creating a multi-spot route or two-spot route, you can also click on the Star icon to collect this route.
The collected spots and routes will be shown in the Saved Spots and Saved Routes panel.
Tap the Top icon to the left of the Star icon to place your favorites at the top.
5 Multi-Device Control(Include iOS & Android)
iMyFone AnyTo supports 10 devices on PC version & 1 device on iOS version, no device limit for Android version.
Click on the panel icon on the right and it will show the connected device. Then click the Plus sign in the upper right corner.
Choose the iOS device that you want to change GPS location at the same time.
After trusting the computer, you can see all devices in the device panel, click the switch button for Controling/uncontroling any device at any time, or click the X button to disconnect any device individually. Or you can directly Disconnect All to return to the Home page.
Note
When purchasing VIP basic benefits, you can use up to 5 devices on PC version. The purchase of SVIP basic rights supports up to 10 devices on PC version & 1 device on iOS version, no device limit for Android version. If you need to add more devices, you can click the Add button under the list of purchased benefits in the member center to get more devices.
6 Import/Export GPX File
iMyFone AnyTo can import/export GPX file of single and multiple paths to save your favorite routes now.
Click on the Import icon on the right, and you can import the GPX file.
Click on the Export icon on the left route panel, and you can export the GPX file.
7 Fluctuation Mode
In the teleport mode, you can check the wave mode. After checking, the virtual positioning point will fluctuate back and forth within a few meters of the center of the selected position.
8 Cooling Timer Function
When you want to use the Teleport Mode or Jump Teleport Mode to modify the position with one key, you can turn on the cooling button in the lower right corner of the product interface, and the cooling timer will appear at this time.
When you select the desired location and click to move, the timer will calculate the corresponding cooling time according to the distance. It is recommended that you do not perform other actions until the countdown is over to avoid being under house arrest by the game.
In addition, the jump teleportation mode can choose to automatically jump after cooling down.
When you finish selecting points and choose to automatically jump after cooling down, click the move button, and it will automatically jump to the next point according to the cooling down countdown time until the route is completed.
Click Reset, the countdown will be cleared, and the countdown will recalculate the time when you modify the positioning next time.
When you don't want to use the cooldown timer, tap the Cooldown button again to turn it off.
9 PoGo Map Atlas
The map supports viewing nearby Pokémon, raids, Gigantamax, Max Raid Battles, routes, PokéStops, and Gym data around your current location. You can select the data you want and click the "Go" button to choose the point. Depending on your needs, you can simulate movement towards the destination to catch Pokémon, participate in raids, engage in G-Max or D-Max, complete routes, collect items at PokéStops, or battle in Gyms.
Except for the route feature, all other functions support one-click generation of data routes. You can follow the generated route for gameplay actions and can pause the movement at any time.
By turning on the route feature, you can view the route data near your current location. Hovering over the route will display information, and you can click the "Move" button to view the route and simulate movement along it.
Both the game and the AnyTo program follow the same mission route. After completing the simulated journey, you can earn route badges and other in-game rewards. Along the way, you may encounter specific Pokémon.
10 PoGo Search
To view nearby Pokémon, Raids, or Field Research Quests around your current location, click on PoGo Search in PoGo Tools. After selecting the coordinates, you can:
Catch Pokémon
Participate in Raids
Complete Field Research Quests to earn generous rewards.
To globally search for a specific Pokémon, enter the Pokémon's number or name (e.g., "Pikachu") in the Pokémon list to quickly locate the target Pokémon's data. Once found, click the Go button to head towards it and catch it.
Tip: Want to get the latest IV 100 Pokémon data? Turn on the IV100 switch, and it will push the location of IV 100 Pokémon in real-time!
To globally search for specific Raids, search by Raid level (e.g., "T1," "T3," "T5") in the Raids list to find the corresponding Raid data. Once located, click the Go button to head to the Raid and participate.
To globally search for specific tasks, enter the name of the in-game item (e.g., "Super Potion") in the Quests list to locate the corresponding reward task. Click the Go button to head to the designated coordinates and spin the PokéStop disk to collect the Field Research tasks. Open the telescope icon in the bottom-right corner of the game to view task details. Complete the tasks as required to receive your rewards.
Tip: Click the question mark button on the interface to learn more search tips and methods!