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Mock Location

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Mock Location · N/A · 模拟位置 · mok loh-KAY-shun · fake GPS · location spoofing · Digital Security · android · location · privacyDigital Securityfake GPS location spoofing

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Also known as: fake GPS, location spoofing

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Mock location features let apps feed a fake GPS position — used for testing and sometimes fraud or privacy, and detectable by many apps.

Real-World Example

A developer setting a mock GPS point in Android developer options to test a maps feature.

References

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