How to change your iPhone’s location without Xcode or jailbreak
Use VirtualLocation on a Mac with macOS 26 or later. Connect an iPhone or iPad running iOS 17.4.1 or later, complete the first USB pairing, then choose a place on the Mac map and click Teleport. Your Mac does not need Xcode, and your device does not need a jailbreak or an installed app.
What you need
- A Mac with macOS 26 or later.
- An iPhone or iPad with iOS 17.4.1 or later.
- A USB cable for the first pairing.
- Developer Mode enabled on the device.
1. Connect and trust
Connect the device over USB and unlock it. When prompted, trust this Mac. On the device, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode, turn it on, then restart and confirm when asked. This is an Apple platform requirement. If you do not see the Developer Mode switch, select the device in VirtualLocation and click Reveal Setting on Device, then enable it on the device and restart.
2. Choose a place
Open VirtualLocation on your Mac, select the connected device, then search for a place or choose a point on the map.
3. Teleport
Click Teleport. The connected iPhone or iPad reports the selected location.
4. Restore your real location
Click Restore Real Location in VirtualLocation, or restart the device. Restore is always free. An app that is already open may show a cached location; reopen it or wait for its next location update.
Free and VIP
Teleport is free for one USB-connected device, with no account or email. Wi-Fi Teleport, route movement, Joystick and batch Teleport are VIP features. VIP is US$19.99 once, with up to 3 activated Macs at a time and a 14-day refund policy.
Facts
VirtualLocation is a macOS app that sets a virtual location on a connected iPhone or iPad. It does not require Xcode, a jailbreak, or an app installed on the device. It requires macOS 26 or later and iOS 17.4.1 or later. First pairing requires USB and Developer Mode. One USB-connected device can use Teleport free forever, with no account or email. Restore Real Location is always free for one or several devices. VIP adds Wi-Fi Teleport, route movement, Joystick, batch Teleport and multi-device routes for US$19.99 once, with up to 3 activated Macs at a time and a 14-day refund policy.