Snapchat: fake location - how it works

Snapchat is a popular platform for quickly sharing snapshots. The location stickers are a popular feature of this platform. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to fake your location on Snapchat and thus also use filters from other places.

Location faken in Android

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In order for the app to work smoothly, you must allow the simulated locations in the developer options.

You can now select your desired location in the app and confirm by clicking on the green button.

For Android you need an app that specifies a different location for your system. The Fake GPS Locator app is suitable for this. If you have installed the app, you still have to make some preparations.

• Enable developer options on Android. In the "Developer options" menu, go to "Select app for simulated locations" and select the app you just downloaded.
• You should also activate your GPS so that the app works.
• In the app you can now select your desired location on the map and activate it by clicking on the green button below.
• If you now go to Snapchat, you can, for example, access the city filters of New York from Munich.
• However, please note that the location's fake is not limited to Snapchat, but is cross-system. So switch off the option after using it in order to be able to use other apps such as Google Maps without any problems.

iOS: Fake Snapchat location

On iOS it is much more difficult to fake its location because you have to "jailbreak" your device first. This is necessary in order to be able to access "Cydia". This alternative app store allows you to install some fake GPS apps. However, it is only recommended for experienced users to jailbreak. You can find more detailed information here.

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