How to change location on iPhone (region, apps, Find My and more)
“Location” means different things in iPhone settings. Here is where to change each one, and what cannot be changed safely.
The fix
Change your region
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Open Settings › General › Language & Region.
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Tap Region and choose the country.
The fix
Change which device shares your location
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Open Settings › your name › Find My.
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Tap Use This iPhone as My Location.
The fix
Change location access for apps
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Open Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services.
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Tap an app and choose Never, Ask Next Time, While Using or Always.
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Turn off Precise Location for apps that only need your area.
The fix
Change your App Store country
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Open Settings › your name › Media & Purchases › View Account.
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Tap Country/Region and follow the steps.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fake my GPS location on iPhone?
Not with iPhone settings. Third party spoofing tools exist, but they can break apps, and games or dating apps may ban accounts that use them.
Does changing region change my App Store?
No. The App Store country is set on your Apple Account, separately from the iPhone’s region.
Does a VPN change my location?
It changes the location websites see from your IP address, but not your GPS location in Maps or Find My.
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