Mock locations are a great way to help users test your app before it goes live. However, sometimes you may want to turn them off for various reasons, such as security or just to save on resources. In this article, we will show you how to turn off mock locations in Android using the right API calls. This will help you save on battery life and memory, and keep your app running smoothly.
How to Turn Off Mock Locations Android
If you frequently switch between your Android device and a desktop or laptop, you may have noticed that the mock locations feature in Google Maps has become less and less accurate. This is because mock locations are generated by asking Google Maps for directions from one point to another, and then comparing the results against a real map.
To turn off mock locations on your Android device:
1) Open Google Maps.
2) Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
3) Scroll down to “Mock Locations.”
4) Tap “Off” next to “Mock Locations.”
Conclusion
If you’re using the mock locations feature on your Android device to test out new location features, but find that it’s annoying to keep getting prompted for a fake location, there is a way to turn off the feature completely. To do this, open the Settings app on your Android device and tap on Location. Under “Mock Locations,” tap on the toggle button next to “On.”
