How to Change Location on Find My iPhone/Friends

Apple's Find My ecosystem lets your devices share their real-time location with friends and family for safety and convenience. But sometimes you might want to know how to change location on Find My, whether you've upgraded to a new iPhone, want to use your iPad as your location source while working, or simply wish to protect your privacy.

In this guide, you'll discover four simple and effective ways to change location on Find My, including how to change your Find My iPhone location to another device when needed.

Part 1. How to Change Find My iPhone Location to Another Device

If you own multiple Apple devices, you can easily learn how to change your Find My iPhone location to another device, no hacks or third-party tools required. This is Apple's official method and works perfectly if you plan to show somewhere else but want to leave your location at home without anyone knowing, such as where your iPad or Mac is.

For example, you can leave an iPad or an old iPhone at home and set it as your location source. Then, you're free to take your main iPhone with you while Find My continues to report that you're still at home.

Step 1. On your iPad/iPhone, go to Settings.

Step 2. Tap [Your Name] at the top > Find My.

Step 3. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Use This iPad/iPhone as My Location".

Step 4. Open the Find My app on your iPad/iPhone and check the "Me" tab to confirm it says "My Location: This Device".

Part 2. How to Change Location on Find My via PoKeep Location Changer

If you don't have a second Apple device, or you need to teleport your location to a specific place, you'll need a software-based solution. This is where PoKeep Location Changer comes in. PoKeep Location Changer is a desktop tool designed to change location on Find My iPhone by virtually and safely overriding your GPS data.

Unlike switching to an iPad/iPhone, this allows you to pick any spot in the world, not just where your devices physically are. Even better, it can simulate natural movement routes and speeds, making your location appear realistic rather than static.

Step 1. Install the PoKeep Location Changer software on your computer (Mac or PC). Plug your iPhone into the computer using a USB cable. Trust the computer if prompted.

Step 2. After the initial setup, choose General Mode to open the map interface in the software.

Step 3. You can choose teleport to another spot in Teleport Mode or create a custom routes in Multi-Spot Mode. Click the Start Moving button. Your iPhone's internal GPS will now report this fake location to all apps, including Find My and Maps.

Part 3. How to Change Location on Find My via Gfaker Dongle

If you don't want to carry a laptop just to change your location, the Gfaker Dongle offers a convenient hardware-based alternative. This small external device plugs directly into your iPhone's charging port, acting as an external GPS module, and makes the system believe it is receiving GPS signals from another place.

Step 1. Plug the Gfaker Dongle into your iPhone's Lightning or USB-C port.

Step 2. Open the companion app (usually provided via a specific TestFlight link or browser download).

Step 3. Select your desired location on the map.

Step 4. Press the Lock Location button and your location should have been changed successfully.

Part 4. How to Change Location on Find My by Disabling Location Service

If your goal is simply to stop being tracked, the easiest option is to turn off Location Services for Find My. While this doesn't let you set a fake location, it does prevent your real location from being shared.

However, there's one important drawback: your friends will see a message like "Location Not Available" or "No Location Found" under your name. This makes it fairly obvious that you've stopped sharing your location (or that your phone is powered off).

Step 1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.

Step 2. Tap Location Services.

Step 3. Scroll down to Find My and tap it.

Step 4. Choose Never under Allow Location Access.

Part 5. Does A VPN Change Your Location on Find My iPhone?

The Short Answer: No.

Many users assume that using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a quick way to ****change Find My iPhone location. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception.

A VPN only changes your IP address, which websites and online services use to estimate your general location (for example, to unlock regional Netflix content or protect your browsing activity).

However, Find My uses GPS technology, Wi-Fi triangulation, and cellular tower data, not your IP address, to pinpoint you. Therefore, turning on a VPN will hide your browsing history for online privacy, but your friend will still see your exact physical location on the Find My map.

Part 6. The Big Question: Does Changing Find My Location Notify Friends?

This is the most common concern for anyone trying to change Find My iPhone location. Here's what actually happens with each method:

Part 7. Conclusion

Learning how to change location on Find My puts you back in control of your privacy and how your devices share information.

For most users, switching the active location device is the safest and most straightforward option when you simply want to use an iPad or another iPhone as your location source. But if you need more flexibility, such as setting your location to anywhere in the world or keeping your movements private, tools like PoKeep Location Changer offer a smart and discreet alternative.