LocaChange PC User Guide

This is the LocaChange User Guide for PC. With it, you can modify the location on both iOS and Android devices by connecting your mobile device to a computer.

LocaChange PC User Guide for iOS Devices

Quick video guide:

 

Part 1: Get Started

Step 1: Launch LocaChange

Install and launch LocaChange on your computer. Click Get Started.

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Step 2: Connect Your Device

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.

locachange connect ios device

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.

Attention:

  1. The iOS device and the computer should be connected to the same WiFi.
  2. Always keep your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch screen on when connecting to WiFi.

locachange choose your device

Step 3: Mode Selection

After connecting the device, you will enter the mode selection screen. Choose the mode you need.

Universal Mode

Click the entry for Universal Mode to enter this mode. Once the map starts loading, it indicates you are in this mode!

Note
Universal Mode is suitable for most location-based applications, such as social apps and AR games. Social apps include Google Maps, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

locachange select universal mode

Specific Game Mode

Review the disclaimer and click the Specific Game Mode entry to enter the game mode.

Note
Specific Game Mode supports most LBS games, such as Pokemon GO and Monster Hunter Now.

locachange select specific game mode

In this mode, you can choose either Bluetooth or USB/WiFi connection.

Bluetooth Connection

LocaChange’s unique Bluetooth connection is more secure, requiring no cracked games. You can directly change your location in the official game version, and it works for most LBS games. This connection method is compatible with the official versions of Pokemon GO, MHN, and also supports PG Plus and other gaming peripherals.

Note
Do not disconnect Bluetooth during use, as it may cause the location to revert to the real one.

Click the Bluetooth option to start connecting.

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Long-distance (>20km) Location Change: VPN configuration must be completed first.

1. Reboot Device: Restart the device before connecting Bluetooth to ensure the phone is using the real location. If you’re sure the phone is in its real location, you can skip this step.

click restart device

2. VPN Configuration:

Open your phone's [Settings] > [Privacy] > turn off [Location Services].

Turn off [Cellular Data] and [Wi-Fi] on your phone.

Wait for 10 seconds, then turn on [Location Services], [Cellular Data], and [Wi-Fi] again.

Scan the QR code with your iPhone to install iGoHotspot.

Open the app > [Me] > [Feedback] > Enter the keyword "iGo" and email address, then submit.

Reopen the app > [Me] > Toolbox > [Network Security] > Configure and activate VPN.

Note
After completing the location change, you can turn off the VPN to avoid interfering with Apple services.

vpn configuration instructions

completed vpn configuration instructions

3. Complete Bluetooth Connection:

[Permission Required - Only for Mac]

If using a Mac, when a permission request window pops up, click "Allow" to use Bluetooth.

If no window appears, go to Mac [System Preferences] > [Security & Privacy] > [Privacy] > [Bluetooth] to manually grant permission.

In iOS device settings, turn on Bluetooth and stay on the Bluetooth screen > click the PC "Connect Now" button to confirm connection > When the iOS device prompts for Bluetooth pairing, click "Allow" to complete pairing.

mac permission pair

Bluetooth Connection Troubleshooting:

Location Change Failed?

On your phone, go to [Settings] > [Privacy & Security] > turn off Location Services > wait 10 seconds and turn it back on.

On your phone, go to [Settings] > [General] > [Reset Location and Privacy].

Restart the phone and LocaChange, then reconnect.

Note
For MHN, it is recommended to turn off the VPN in phone settings after changing location.

How to Maintain Virtual Location When Using Bluetooth?

Keep the iGoHotspot app running in the background.

Go to phone [Settings] > [iGoHotspot] > [Location] > select [Always] to allow location access.

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Bluetooth Connection Failed?

Ensure Bluetooth is turned on and the iOS device stays on the Bluetooth screen. If the system asks for pairing, allow it.

Restart the device.

If the issue persists, ignore the PC and iOS devices from both the PC and iOS device Bluetooth device lists, then reconnect.

USB/Wi-Fi Connection

Choose USB or Wi-Fi connection, which only supports the custom PoGo game. After entering the map, follow the prompt to install the latest custom game version through PoGo Assistant for easier connection.

Ensure not to disconnect USB or Wi-Fi during use.

Click the USB/Wi-Fi option to start connecting.

locachange choose usb wifi connection

Step 4: Load the Map

IOnce connected successfully, the map will begin loading. After it is fully loaded, you will see your location on the map.

locachange load map

 

Part 2: Change GPS Location to Anywhere with 1 Click

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.

locachange select destination

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.

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Your location will be changed to Vancouver immediately. The all location-based applications on your 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.

 

Part 3: Simulate GPS Movement - by Jump Teleport Mode

Step 1: Choose Jump Teleport Mode

If you want to customize the jumping teleport route, you can select Jump Teleport Mode.

locachange choose 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.

locachange select jumping teleport 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.

locachange jump to next point

If you want to end the route, skip to the last point and click End.

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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.

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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.

locachange jump teleport route

 

Part 4: Simulate GPS Movement with Customized Route - by 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.

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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.

locachange select destination

When it is all set up, click Move to start simulating the movement. You can see the distance and time change as it moves.

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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.

locachange gps changed on the map

 

Part 5: Simulate GPS Movement with Customized Route - by 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.

locachange select multi-spot mode

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.

locachange plan virtual route to move along

LocaChange will simulate the movement with the speed that you set. You can enjoy all location-based AR games without any walking!

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.

locachange simulate route completed

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.

 

Part 6: Mock GPS Location - by 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.

locachange choose joystick mode

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.

locachange choose joystick mode

LocaChange PC User Guide for Android Devices

Quick video guide:

LocaChange (Windows version) & (Mac version) now supports Android devices, with gaming mode and social mode. Here's the guide for Android users.

 

Part 1. Get Started

Step 1: Launch LocaChange

Install and launch LocaChange, and click on Get Started.

start locachange

Step 2: Connect Your Device

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.

locachange choose your device

Step 3: Open USB Debugging

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.

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Step 4: Follow the Guide in the Program

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").

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Step 5: Allow USB Debugging

Confirm Allow USB debugging on your mobile phone.

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If the popup is not shown on your device, click Show Again and you can see it.

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Step 6: Select the Mode

After success, you will enter the mode selection interface, and choose you want to use.

Specific Game Mode

Note: Specific Game Mode supports Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now and Dragon Quest Walk.

Step 1: Check the Disclaimer

Check the disclaimer, and then click Specific Game Mode entrance into the gaming mode.

locachange selec specific game mode

Note: Specific Game Mode is not always available. When the server is being maintained or updated, users will see a text prompt, and unable to enter Specific Game Mode. In this case, please wait for a few minutes to several hours, to see it again.

Step 2: Select the Mode

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.

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Step 3: You're All Set!

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.

locachange gaming mode setting

Tips

1. In very rare cases, the user may encounter into a map but can't see any of the items in game. Just click Refresh Now below, and directly restart the game.

locachange teleport mode

2. Click the close button “X” on the device to disconnect the device. Click Disconnect All to disconnect all devices and return to the Home page.

locachange android switch mode


Universal Mode

Note: Universal Mode can work with most location-based apps, such as Google Map, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

Step 1: Select the Mode

Click Universal Mode entrance into the social mode.

select social mode

Step 2: Install LocaChange Assistant

Wait a moment, the program will install LocaChange Assistant on your mobile phones. (LocaChange 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 LocaChange Assistant.

locachange turn on development option

Step 3: Start to Move

Then you're good to go! For your convenience, please keep these permission Settings for next time.


 

Part 2: Change GPS Location

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.

select destination

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.

locachange change location with 1 click

Your location will be changed to Vancouver immediately. The all location-based applications on your Android devices will be changed to Vancouver as well.

Note
If you want to recover your location, you can just restart your Android device to acquire the real location.

 

Part 3: Simulate GPS Movement - by Jump Teleport Mode

Step 1: Choose Jump Teleport Mode

If you want to customize the jumping teleport route, you can select Jump Teleport Mode.

locachange choose 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.

locachange select jumping teleport 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.

locachange jump to next point

If you want to end the route, skip to the last point and click End.

locachange end the route

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.

locachange tick auto jump

As it moves on the map, the GPS on your Android devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.

locachange jump teleport route


 

Part 4: Simulate GPS Movement with Customized Route - by 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.

locachange select two-spot mode

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.

locachange select destination

When it is all set up, click Move to start simulating the movement. You can see the distance and time change as it moves.

locachange 2 spot mode move

As it moves on the map, the GPS on your Android devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.

locachange 2 spot route completed


 

Part 5: Simulate GPS Movement with Customized Route - by 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.

locachange select multi-spot mode

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.

locachange plan virtual route to move along

LocaChange will simulate the movement with the speed that you set. You can enjoy all location-based AR games without any walking!

As it moves on the map, the GPS on your Android devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.

locachange simulate route completed

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.

 

Part 6: Mock GPS Location - by 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.

locachange choose joystick mode

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.

locachange choose joystick mode