Xposed Modules

Hide Mock Location

Prevents detection of mock location
Supports Android 6–16
Test App: MockLocationDetector

Compatibility Notes

  • For Xposed API 100 or lower: Please use v1.2.2 or below.
  • For Xposed API 101 or higher: v2.0.0 or above is recommended.

Usage

  1. Download the APK from the latest releases and install it on your device.
  2. Enable the module in your Xposed manager.
  3. If you are using LSPosed, select the target apps from which you want to hide the mock location.
  4. To apply this to all apps, you can select the following in your scope (Recommended):
    • System Framework (system)
    • Settings Storage (com.android.providers.settings)
  5. Reboot your device (if required by your Xposed manager) and you're all set!

Hooked Methods

  • android.location.Location
    • isFromMockProvider()
    • isMock()
    • setIsFromMockProvider()
    • setMock()
    • getExtras()
    • setExtras()
    • set()
  • android.provider.Settings
    • Secure.getStringForUser()
  • android.app.AppOpsManager
    • checkOp()
    • checkOpNoThrow()
    • unsafeCheckOp()
    • unsafeCheckOpNoThrow()
  • com.android.providers.settings.SettingsProvider
    • call()
  • com.android.server.appop.AppOpsService
  • com.android.server.AppOpsService
    • checkOperationImpl()
    • checkOperation()

How to set Mock Location app via ADB (Stack Overflow)

Granting Permission

adb shell appops set <MOCK_LOCATION_APP_PKG> android:mock_location allow

Revoking Permission

adb shell appops set <MOCK_LOCATION_APP_PKG> android:mock_location deny

Note: For rooted devices using a terminal emulator on the device itself, omit the adb shell prefix.

Disclaimer

Use this module at your own risk. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damage, data loss, or issues caused by the use of this software.

Credits & References

ThePieMonster#HideMockLocation

Releases

HideMockLocation v2.2.1

Stable

4/17/2026, 9:48:09 AM

Changes

  • Fully migrated to libxposed API 101
  • Fixed a bug related to hooking the Settings class
  • Update Icon!
  • Add support for hooking SettingsProvider
  • Add AppOpsManager hooks
  • Normalize Location providers
  • General refactoring and code improvements

Updating to this version is highly recommended.
For optimal results, it is recommended to enable the module for System Framework and com.android.providers.settings.

Compatibility Note

  • v2.. supports Xposed API version 101 or higher.
  • If you are using API version 100 or lower, please use v1.2.2.

Full Changelog: auag0/HideMockLocation@v1.2.2...v2.2.1

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