GPS Joystick

by **Devil Eyes** Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:50 pm

Android Marshmallow (6.0) And Above (Latest Security Patch)

1.) Depending on your security patch date you will have to follow different steps. Here’s how you can find out your phone’s security patch: Click Here

2.) If you have a security patch after March 5, 2017 then continue with the next step. If you have a security patch before March 5, 2017 then you can follow the steps for the Old Security Patch or if you prefer, you can root your phone and follow the steps in the Rooted Users section below.

3.) You need to check your Google Play Services app version and ensure that it is 12.6.85 or lower. If it is then skip to step 8, otherwise continue with the next step.

4.) First we need to Disable Play Store auto-updates, to do this, open the Google Play Store app. Touch the hamburger icon in the top-left, swipe up and choose Settings. Then under General, tap Auto-update apps and choose the first option: Do not auto-update apps.

5.) Now you need to download the older version of Google Play Services that is the closest match for your phone from here: Click Here

6.) Now we need to disable Find My Device under Settings — Security & Location. Also disable Google Play Services in the same way. Next remove updates to the application by going to Settings — Applications — All — Google Play Services — Uninstall updates. You may need to go to Settings — Device Administrators — and disable Android Device Manager first.

7.) Install the downloaded version of Google Play Services from step 5 and restart the phone.

8.) Now you can go to Developer Options and set GPS JoyStick as the Mock Locations app.

9.) Enable Suspended Mocking option in the GPS JoyStick Settings screen.

Android Marshmallow (6.0) And Above (Old Security Patch)

1.) If you have a security patch before March 5, 2017 then continue with the next step.

2.) Go to Developer Options and set GPS JoyStick as the Mock Locations app.

3.) Enable Indirect Mocking option in the GPS JoyStick Settings screen.

Older Versions of Android (Android 4.4 or 5.0):
This method has been reported by some users as working so mileage will vary (If this does not work then read the Rooted Users section below):

1.) Go to Developer Options and enable Mock Locations.

2.) Open GPS JoyStick and Start the joystick control.

3.) While the joystick control is visible on the screen, go back to Developer Options and disable Mock Locations.

4.) Start Pokemon GO and the joystick control should work.

Rooted Users:
**Pokemon GO prevents users from playing if their phones are rooted. Do not root your phone unless you are aware and understand that you will NOT be able to play Pokemon GO until you un-root your phone (or do a system-less root).** Root at your own risk!
1.) Your phone will need to be rooted, check one of the guides linked at the top of this file to see your root options.

2.) Use an app like Link2SD or Lucky Patcher to move GPS JoyStick to “/system/app” via the Tools option. If you are on Android 8.0 or above and Link2SD or Lucky Patcher does not work for you, try using Magisk. If that still does not work, try the Android 8.1 guide (Click Here). *Do not enable Mock Locations for this option.*

3.) Once GPS JoyStick has been moved to “/system/app” unroot your phone (so that you can play Pokemon GO)

4.) Enable System Mode in GPS JoyStick Settings screen.

5.) GPS JoyStick should work even when you are not rooted as long as it was moved to the system/app location. If rubberbanding/jumping between mock location and real location occurs, try some solutions in the section below.

Additional Steps for Android Oreo (8.0) Users:
Try the Android 8.1 guide (Click Here), if that does not work, then you can also try these user submitted steps (your mileage may vary):

1.) Put GPS Joystick in “root/system_root/system/priv-app” and make sure file permissions are set to 0644

2.) Create a text file called “privapp-permissions-com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick.xml”
<privapp-permissions package=”com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick”>
<permission name=”android.permission.INTERNET”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS”/>
and paste this into it:
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.INSTALL_LOCATION_PROVIDER”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE”/>
<permission name=”com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES”/>
<permission name=”com.android.vending.BILLING”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WAKE_LOCK”/>
<permission name=”com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE”/>
<permission name=”com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick.permission.C2D_MESSAGE”/>
</privapp-permissions>

3.) Place the file at “root/system_root/system/etc/permissions/” and make sure permissions are set to 0644

4.) Edit the file “root/system_root/system/etc/permissions/privapp-permissions-marlin.xml”

5.) Add the same XML from Step 2 between the <permissions></permissions> tags and make sure permissions are set to 0644

6.) Restart the device and confirm that the Enable System Mode is enabled in GPS JoyStick Settings.

How to circumvent the Pokemon GO blacklist:
1.) Download the latest version of GPS JoyStick.

2.) Tap the Privacy Mode link on the home screen under Quick Options to generate a completely unique app copy just for you.

3.) Once the generated app has been created, install it and set it up following the steps below for your Android version.

4.) Optional Go to the original app and save/backup the database if you want to copy your Favorites and Routes. Then go to the generated app and restore the database. Verify that it works!

5.) Uninstall the original GPS JoyStick app (and uninstall any other spoofing/Pokemon GO specific apps that may also be on the blacklist).

6.) Use the generated GPS JoyStick app on Pokemon GO without getting the blacklist warning!

7.) To Update the Generated app: Use the Update option when tapping on Privacy Mode and select the previously generated app in the dialog that appears to generate the update for it.

Pokemon GO Specific FAQ
Do I need to be rooted?
If you have Android Marshmallow (6.0) or above you do not need to be rooted. For older versions of Android, to successfully mock locations in Pokemon GO, root is needed. (Do this at your own risk we do not endorse or recommend rooting unless you are comfortable with this).

Why do I receive the “Failed to detect location” error?
This occurs when you have Mock Locations enabled in Developer Options. To prevent this you need to either follow the steps above for setting the app as a System app.

1.) Tap it and turn on Mock Locations from the menu on the next screen.

Why does my person not move?
Make sure you have followed the steps at the above for your Android version. Once again, if you have any Android version below 6.0, for Pokemon GO your phone has to be rooted for this app to work.

Why can’t I see any PokeStops or Pokemon?/Why do no PokeStops work and all Pokemon run away?
Pokemon GO can determine if you teleport from your last logged location to a new one if not enough time has passed by, in this case you get soft banned. For example, if you live in New York and log into Pokemon GO and then 5 minutes later you use GPS JoyStick to teleport you to California, it is obvious that you would not be able to move that far in such a short amount of time. To avoid this, wait 2 hours to get to the place you are spoofing before opening the app. So do not open Pokemon GO in the new location until waiting 2 hours.

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