Test a location or a whole route without travelling
Mock Location Route Simulator lets you set a fixed test position or replay movement along a real road route on Android. It is built for developers, QA testers and learners checking location-aware software on devices they own or are authorised to test.
Android 8.0 or later. No root access required. Some apps can detect or reject simulated locations.
Start a GPS test in three steps
Android controls mock locations through Developer options. The app guides you to the correct setting, but only you can approve it.
- Enable Developer options. Open Android Settings, find About phone and tap Build number seven times. The wording can vary slightly by manufacturer.
- Select the mock location app. In Developer options, open Select mock location app and choose Mock Location. This is Android’s required safety gate.
- Choose a point or route. Search for a place, tap the map or set a start and destination. Pick a speed, press Start and watch the test progress.
Why the Developer options step matters
Mock Location uses Android’s official test-location capability. It does not root the phone or modify another app. Android marks the supplied position as simulated, so the software receiving it can treat it differently.
From one fixed point to a repeatable journey
A frozen pin is useful for a quick check. A moving route is better when the feature depends on distance, speed, arrival order or a changing map position.
Set a fixed test location
Search an address, enter a position from the map or use your current location as a starting point. Start or stop the simulated position without rebuilding the test.
Follow real roads
Choose a start and destination and calculate a route that follows available road data instead of drawing a straight line between two points.
Control the speed
Use walking, cycling, driving or highway presets, then fine-tune the speed when your test needs a specific pace.
Watch live progress
See the current speed, completed distance and remaining route while the location simulation is running.
Repeat known scenarios
Save useful test places and revisit route history instead of rebuilding the same setup after every app change.
Use GPX tracks
Import a GPX route you already have, or export a route from the app when another approved testing tool needs the same path.
See the real app before you install it
These are current product screens prepared from the released Android app, not generic map mockups.
Useful tests you can run
Geofence boundaries
Check what happens just outside, directly on and just inside a boundary. Record the coordinates and expected event so the result can be repeated.
Map and tracking interfaces
Verify that markers, route progress and camera movement remain usable when the position changes at different speeds.
Delivery and travel flows
Test authorised arrival, departure and in-transit states without physically driving every route during each build.
Location bug reproduction
Save the place and movement pattern that triggers a defect, then replay it after a fix instead of relying on a vague location report.
Use it for authorised testing
Do not use a simulated position to misrepresent your whereabouts, bypass a service rule, gain an unfair advantage or interfere with someone else’s system. A service may block mock locations, suspend an account or apply other controls. This app does not promise to bypass detection.
Privacy and data choices
A location testing app should be clear about what stays local and what uses a network service.
Places and history
Saved places and route history are kept on the device. They go to your own Google Drive only if you choose the optional backup feature and sign in.
Real device location
Location permission is optional and is used when you ask the app to centre on your real position or use it as a route starting point.
Maps and address search
Map tiles, geocoding and route calculation require internet services. Coordinates or search text may be sent to the configured provider to return the result.
Ads and diagnostics
The free app contains advertising and uses analytics, crash reporting and performance diagnostics. Consent choices are provided where required.
Read the full Mock Location privacy policy for provider names, data categories, retention and contact options.
Common questions
Does Mock Location require root access?
No. It uses Android’s built-in Select mock location app setting in Developer options. You do not need to root or modify the operating system.
Why does another app still show my real location?
First confirm that Mock Location is selected in Developer options and that the simulation is running. Some apps use their own checks, cached data or server-side signals and may reject simulated positions.
Can I simulate movement instead of one fixed point?
Yes. Set a start and destination, calculate the road route, choose a speed and begin the simulation. The app shows progress while it runs.
Can I reuse the same test route later?
Yes. Route history and saved places make repeated tests quicker. You can also import or export a GPX route for compatible workflows.
Which Android versions are supported?
The released app supports Android 8.0 and later.
Run your next location test from one device
Free to install from Google Play. Set a point, build a route and keep the scenario ready for the next test.
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Last technically reviewed: 25 August 2026.
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