What is Geolocation?
Geolocation refers to the process of determining a device’s physical location using GPS or other technologies. Pokémon Go uses geolocation to determine where the player is in real-life and display virtual creatures and gyms accordingly. By faking your location, you can trick the game into thinking you are somewhere else.
How to Fake Your Location
There are several ways to fake your location on Pokémon Go for iOS:
1. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN allows you to connect to a remote server and mask your IP address, making it appear as though you are accessing the internet from that server’s location. This can be useful if you want to fake your location in order to catch Pokémon that are only available in certain regions or to reach achievements that require you to visit specific locations.
To use a VPN on iOS, you will need to download and install a VPN app from the App Store. Some popular options include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost. Once you have installed the app, you can connect to a server in any location you want.
2. Use a Third-Party Location Spoofing Tool
Another way to fake your location on Pokémon Go is to use a third-party location spoofing tool. These tools allow you to manually enter a new location and have the game update with the new coordinates.
To use one of these tools, you will need to download and install the app from the App Store or a trusted third-party website. Once you have installed the app, you can enter a new location and the game should update with the new coordinates.
3. Use a Location Spoofing Service
Some companies offer paid location spoofing services that allow you to fake your location on Pokémon Go for iOS. These services typically require you to provide them with your current location, and they will then use this information to generate new coordinates that are similar but not identical to your real-life location.
To use one of these services, you will need to sign up for an account and follow the instructions provided. The cost of using these services can vary depending on how many locations you want to fake and for how long.
Is Faking Your Location Cheating?
While faking your location on Pokémon Go may seem harmless, it is technically considered cheating. The game’s terms of service explicitly state that players are not allowed to use tools or software to manipulate their location in order to gain an unfair advantage over other players.
Using a VPN or third-party location spoofing tool to fake your location on Pokémon Go is generally considered acceptable, as long as you are not using these tools to cheat or gain an unfair advantage over other players. However, using a paid location spoofing service may be seen as more of a “gray area” and may be subject to bans or account suspensions by the game’s developers.
Case Study: Faking Your Location on Pokémon Go
Let’s take a look at an example of how someone might use these tools to fake their location on Pokémon Go for iOS.
Suppose John is a player who lives in New York City but wants to catch the rare Pikachu that is only available in Tokyo. He could use a VPN or third-party location spoofing tool to connect to a server in Tokyo and have his location update to match the new coordinates.