How to Spoof MHN Safely and Fix GPS Errors

Nothing ruins a hunt faster than a "Searching for GPS Signal" error or an empty map on a rainy day. We all want to grind, but walking 10km daily isn't always possible.

However, the landscape shifted in late 2025. With the release of iOS 26 and Niantic’s stricter "Three-Strike Policy," relying on modified game apps is now a major risk. To change your location without getting banned, you need to follow the new rules. Here is your survival guide to safely hunting from home.

Part 1. Is Monster Hunter Now Spoofing Still Safe?

If you frequented Reddit or Discord in July 2025, you probably saw the panic. Thousands of players using "modified" versions of the game (PGSharp/iPoGo IPAs or APKs) were hit with 7-day warnings or permanent suspensions.

Why did this happen?

The game's anti-cheat system evolved. It can now easily detect when the game client itself has been altered to include joysticks or overlays. This is why relying on third-party MHN clients is a massive risk to your account, especially for iOS users.

Furthermore, the new iOS 26 update introduced tighter permissions for location services. Simple mobile-only MHN spoofing apps often fail to override these system-level restrictions, leading to the dreaded "Error 6-4" or rubber-banding (where your character snaps back to your real location).

To stay safe, you must use a method that leaves the game app 100% original and untouched.

Part 2. How to Spoof Monster Hunter Now on iOS 26/Android 16

The safest way to spoof Monster Hunter Now today is "Desktop Tethering". Instead of hacking the game, you connect your phone to a computer. The computer tells your phone: "Hey, we are currently in Tokyo," and your phone's operating system believes it. Since the game app is just reading the GPS data from the phone's OS—which it trusts—it doesn't realize you aren't actually there.

This is where PoKeep Location Changer becomes essential. It's one of the few monster hunter now spoofer fully updated to support the complex security architecture of iOS 26 and Android 16. It handles the heavy lifting of overriding the GPS signal at the system level, allowing you to use a GPS Joystick to walk around naturally in MOnster Hunter Now without modifying the game itself.

Step-by-Step: How to Spoof Location on iOS 26

For this guide, we will focus on using PoKeep, as it specifically supports the latest iOS versions and offers a Bluetooth connection option (so you aren't stuck tethered to your PC with a short cable).

Step 1 Connect Your Device & Select Game Mode

Launch PoKeep on your computer and click "Start". Connect your iOS or Android device via USB cable. Once trusted, you can switch to Wi-Fi Connection for a wireless experience on the same network. Select "Game Mode" from the options—this mode is specifically optimized for location-based games like Monster Hunter Now to ensure stable movement.

Step 2 Choose Your Movement Style

Once the map loads, decide how you want to move. For hunting specific monsters, use "Teleport Mode" (top right corner) to jump to a specific coordinate or address. For farming materials along a path, select "Two-spot Mode" or "Multi-spot Mode" to plan a route along real roads.

Step 3 Start Moving with the Joystick

To move naturally, switch to "Joystick Mode" (5th icon). Use your keyboard (W/A/S/D) or the on-screen wheel to walk your character in any direction. Before you move, always check the Cooldown Timer on the screen to ensure you have waited long enough to avoid detection.

Part 3. Reviews about Other Method to Spoof MHN

It is natural to consider alternative, cost-free methods before committing to a professional desktop solution. You might ask why free apps from the Play Store or modified game versions are not viable long-term strategies.

After extensive testing of various methodologies available in the community, I can share a technical perspective on why these alternatives often fall short of a safe, stable gameplay experience.

1 The Hardware Limitation of Bluetooth Dongles

Physical Bluetooth dongles seem like a good idea, but they are expensive (often $70+) and surprisingly limited. These devices lack intelligent safety features like cooldown timers or automated route planning. I found myself having to manually calculate travel times to avoid bans. Additionally, they often struggle to stay compatible with the latest iOS updates, leaving you with useless hardware until a firmware patch arrives.

2 The Technical Limitations of VPNs

A common misconception is that a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can facilitate location changes in Monster Hunter Now. However, from a technical standpoint, this is ineffective. A VPN only masks your IP address (your internet identity), whereas the game relies exclusively on GPS coordinates provided by your device's hardware.

Consequently, activating a VPN will route your internet traffic through another country, but your in-game character will remain firmly planted in your actual physical location.

3 The Complexity of Rooting and Jailbreaking

Advanced users often advocate for rooting Android devices or jailbreaking iOS systems to achieve "system-level" spoofing. While this method can be effective, the trade-offs are significant. The process is technically demanding and carries a real risk of "bricking" the device or voiding its warranty.

Furthermore, modern banking and security applications often detect compromised operating systems and refuse to run. For the average player simply looking to farm materials, compromising the entire device's security architecture is a disproportionate measure.

4 Stability Issues with Virtual Machines

Finally, I explored running the game within virtual Android environments (like VMOS) to avoid rooting the main device. Unfortunately, the performance overhead makes this impractical for a real-time action game like Monster Hunter Now. My experience was plagued by severe input lag and persistent "Error 6-4" connectivity issues, likely due to the virtual machine's inability to maintain a stable GPS signal lock.

Part 4. Monster Hunter Now Spoofing Rules to Avoid Error 6-4

Getting the tool running is only half the battle. To keep your account safe and avoid the "Searching for GPS Signal" (Error 6-4) soft ban, you must play like a human, not a bot. Follow these three golden rules:

1 Respect the 20 km/h Speed Limit

This is the most common mistake. If you move faster than 20 km/h (about 12 mph), Monster Hunter Now detects you are "driving". It will blank out the map, remove monsters, and prevent you from gathering items.

2 The Cooldown Rule is Law

You cannot catch a Pukei-Pukei in New York and then teleport to London 5 minutes later to fight a Diablos. The game checks the time it would physically take to travel between those two points.

If you teleport a long distance, you must wait before interacting with anything (fighting monsters, gathering nodes, or using paintballs). PoKeep includes a built-in Cooldown Timer that automatically calculates this for you. If the timer says "Wait 120 minutes", do not touch anything in the game until that time is up.

Part 5. FAQs about Spoofing MHN

Part 6. Final Thoughts

The ability to spoof Monster Hunter Now opens up the game completely. You can join hunts with friends overseas, finish your daily quests on rainy days, and actually enjoy the game if you live in a rural area.

The key is discipline. Avoid the temptation of modified apps that promise "auto-win" features, as they are magnets for bans. Stick to legitimate desktop tethering tools like PoKeep that respect the system's integrity.