LocaChange PC User Guide

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.

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.

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.

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").

Step 5: Allow USB Debugging

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 on your Android devices will be changed to Vancouver as well.

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.

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 Android devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.

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.

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 Android devices moves without lag. After completion, there will be a sound and a prompt pop-up window will pop up.

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.

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 you travel in a straight line. You can also switch to Navigation Mode, which will plan the route according to the speed you set. For example, if you use a walking speed, a walking route will be planned.

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.

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.

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

Feature 1 Circle Route

In 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.

Feature 2 Realistic Mode

Check Realistic Mode, and then moving speed will vary randomly within 30% above and below the selected speed range, and the speed will change every 5 seconds.

Feature 3 Returns or Loops

When the times are greater than 1, the user can choose to return original route (from start to end, and then return), or loop (from start to end, from start to end again) in the form of a repeat this route.

Feature 4 Collecting Spots and Routes

When using Teleport mode to find a new spot, you can tap the star icon to favorite it. 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 a two-spot route, you can also tap the star icon to favorite this route.

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.

Feature 5 Multi-Device Control (Include iOS & Android)

LocaChange 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, it will show the connected devices, then click the plus sign in the upper right corner.

Select the iOS device you want to change the GPS location at the same time.

After trusting the computer, you can see all the devices in the device panel, click the switch button to control/uncontrol 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.

Feature 6 Import/Export GPX Files

LocaChange can now import/export GPX files of single and multiple routes to save your favorite routes.

Click the Import icon on the right to import the GPX file.

Click the Export icon on the left route panel to export the GPX file.

Feature 7 Fluctuation Mode

You can check Fluctuation Mode in Teleport Mode, after checking the box, the virtual positioning point will fluctuate back and forth within a few meters from the center of the selected position.

Feature 8 Cooling Timer Function

When you want to use Teleport Mode or Jump Teleport Mode to modify the location with one click, 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 not to perform other operations until the countdown is over to avoid being soft-banned by the game.

In addition, the Jump Teleport mode can choose to automatically jump after cooling down.

When finished selecting spots and selecting automatically jump after cooling down, click the Move button and it will automatically jump to the next spot according to the cooling down countdown time until the route is completed.

Click Reset, the countdown time will be cleared to zero, and the countdown will recalculate the time when you modify the positioning next time.

When you don't want to use the cooldown timer, click the cooldown button again to turn it off.

Feature 9 PoGo Map Atlas

The map supports viewing nearby Pokémon, Raids, G-Max, D-Max, Routes, Pokéstops, Gyms data around your current location. You can select the data you want and click the "Go" button to choose the point. You can simulate moving to 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.

In addition to the route feature, all other functions support one-click generation of data routes. You can play along the route and pause at any time.

By turning on the route feature, you can view the route data near your current location. Move the mouse to display route information, and click the "Move" button to view the route and simulate movement along it.

The game and the LocaChange program both follow the same mission route. After completing the simulated journey, you can earn route badges and other in-game rewards. There is a chance to encounter specific Pokémon along the way.

Feature 10 PoGo Search

View Pokémons/Raids/Quests near your current location

Click PoGo Search in PoGo Tools to view data on Pokémon, Raids or Field Research Quests near your current location. Go to the coordinates and you can:

1. Catch Pokémon

2. Participate in Raids

3. Complete Field Research Quests for great rewards

Global Search for specific Pokémon

Enter a Pokémon number or name (e.g., “Pikachu”) into the Pokémons list to quickly locate the data of a target Pokémon. Once you've found your target, tap the Go button to catch it.

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Global Search for Specific Group Battles

Search the Raids list by group battle level (e.g. “T1”, “T3”, “T5”) to find group battle data of the corresponding level. Once you've found your target, click the Go button to go to the group battle.

Global Search for Specific Quests

Enter the name of a game item (e.g., “Super Potion”) in the Quests list to search for it and locate the location of the corresponding reward quest. Click the Go button to head to the designated coordinates and spin the PokéStop disk to collect the Field Research quests. Open the telescope icon in the bottom-right corner of the game to view task details. Complete the quests as required to receive your rewards.

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